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Obama looks to Monsanto ally to oversee food safety

This is an alarming development for anyone who has a serious interest in food safety in America. "The person who may be responsible for more food-related illness and death than anyone in history has just been made...

Chronic Insomnia: Treat it with Online CBT

Having sleepless nights, let your PC treats you. It will elevate the cure for insomniacs. "In a recent study posted on today’s issue of Sleep journal, it features a demo of online cognitive behavioral therapy as it improves chronic insomnia, daytime fatigue and boosts sleep...

Obama has hinted at support for medical marijuana

" A major stumbling block for advocates of medical marijuana has been the federal government's refusal to countenance state laws that legalize it. Until now. Maybe. President Obama is on record for saying during...

It's Not Just About Getting High - Seven Marijuana Stocks

"On Thursday, January 22, CNBC will be presenting a program called Marijuana Inc., which goes into depth about the big business of marijuana. But besides the illegal uses of marijuana, there are many medical uses....

D.C. Pays Dearly After Letting a Medical Marijuana Patient Die in Jail

D.C. Pays Dearly After Letting a Medical Marijuana Patient Die in Jail Posted in Chronicle Blog by Scott Morgan on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 11:25pm As a toddler, Jonathan Magbie was stuck by a drunk driver. He survived for...

Are Diabetes and Tuberculosis Linked?

Researchers at University of Texas School of Public Health have found evidence that patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis. The cause is compromised immune systems, leading to difficult to treat lung infections.

Mediterranean diet is recipe for long life

This is exactly the kind of study I love to hear about: veggies, fish, olive oil and wine are some of the key ingredients to healthy living.  While the Mediterranean diet has long been examined for its...

Cancer Drug Studied in Children with Rare Form of Leukemia

"STI-571, also known as Gleevec, was approved for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, one of the four main types of leukemia. It has also achieved remarkable clinical trial results in the treatment...

Allergan says, Botox can help with chronic migraines

Botox is now a multipurpose fixer-upper. It has been announced by Allergan, a pharmaceutical company based in Orange County, that Botox can now cure chronic migraines according to late-stage clinical data. Perhaps...

Pacemaker for Pain

The first recipient of a tiny, rechargable spinal-cord stimulator is giving the device the thumbs-up."After suffering a broken femur, a shattered pelvis and a severed spine in an epic parachute fail a few years ago, it seemed that Hammond would be condemned to a life of...

A Brain Beating from Traffic Fumes

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Olympic Games Gold Medalist Nikki Stone Joins Chronic Pain Experts in Educati...

The American Society of Pain Educators (ASPE) announces the launch of an educational Webcast series on chronic pain with leading health specialists and Olympic Games gold medalist and chronic pain sufferer, Nikki...

medical marijuana caregiver

Certainly pride is on display, but not for my benefit, but rather the many fabulous human beings that might never have the pleasure of meeting. this medication/drug is widely misunderstood.  There is quite a...

Life is Change, Growth is Optional, Choose Wisely

Granted, our dreams and hopes can be a bit ridiculous sometimes, however, nothing is more cruel than a life changing event without your permission.  Then starts the journey of self awareness that most have...

There is nothing more frightening than ignorance in action

When do we finally accept our circumstances.  When is it clear that the choice is ours and ours alone to pick up the pieces or fade to black.When I was 29 my older brother was killed by a drunk driver, when I...

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