Is There a Gay Gene?

"Scientists have rejected earlier notions that homosexuality is a mental illness. The thinking now is that sexual orientation is determined by roughly 40 percent genetic factors and 60 percent environmental factors."

Is Bin Laden Dead?

"Saudi sources tell TIME that credible reports suggest the fugitive Qaeda leader has contracted a serious 'water-borne illness,' and may have already died Fugitive Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, believed to be...

Bin Laden may be dead, reports

"NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden may have contracted an illness and may be dead, according to several news reports Saturday, including Time Magazine. Time, citing unnamed Saudi sources, said officials have received "multiple credible reports over the...

US Nation of Islam's Farrakhan steps aside due to illness (AFP)

" 2 hours, 12 minutes ago CHICAGO (AFP) - The controversial leader of the US Nation of Islam has stepped aside due to illness, according to a letter Louis Farrakhan wrote to his members. Farrakhan, who leads the religious group which rose to national prominence under Malcolm...

How to live with sleepwalking

Facts about sleepwalking, resources for living with this ailment, medical help.

How to Help When Your Spouse Is Depressed

"Tim and Sandra sit close together on their porch swing, holding hands. It’s hard to believe that less than a year ago, they’d discussed selling their house, splitting their possessions and sharing custody of their three children. The couple explains that a common but...

Border rancher concerned about disease from illegal crossers

The holes, cut by individual migrants or blasted out by fence-crashing vehicles, also created an easy passageway for cattle. In an effort to keep Mexican cows out, and their own cows in, they would devote an entire day each week to repairing the breaches.

Ronaldo sits out Brazil training

"Striker Ronaldo misses Brazil's training session because of illness."

Woman Has Rare Case of Bubonic Plague

The Bubonic Plague, more commonly referred to as the "Black Death," ravaged Europe between the years 1347 and 1350. During this short period, 25 million people (one third of Europe's population at the time) were killed.  Thousands of people died each week and...

Horrors of war haunt the nights

More than 30 years later, Vietnam Veterans experience recurrent nightmares. PTSD does exist. These men are not draft-dodgers.

The Vietnam War and PTSD

The Vietnam War produced tens of thousands of PTSD victims. More than anyone else, Vietnam Veteran's wives have seen the effects of PTSD.

US Re-Deploys Sick Soldiers on Meds

Both Army and Marine medical officers admit that some troops suffering from combat-induced psychological problems are being returned to war zones with a supply of medications. An absolute minimum of 10 percent of those returning home from war zones has a mental health...

Ailing vets overwhelm system

After returning from war zones, many face a new fight for benefits.

Hell of war still haunts Iraq vets

As fight drags on, questions are being raised about the true cost. Many struggle with mental health disorders and homelessness.

Combat veterans, families invited to forum on PTSD

PTSD means Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Some veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan may be suffering from this. During the Vietnam War some of the cases can only be described as EXTREME.
 

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