Israel blocks Libyan humanitatian aid ship for Gaza

In a most regrettable act, Israel blocked a Libyan ship on its way to the Gaza strip. The ship carried humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians enduring the Israeli blockade. Israel stated this blocking move with the...

Warrior Care: Penn State, Army create 'inclusive' recreation training

"Inclusive Recreation for Wounded Warriors," a first-of-its-kind training program for military recreation managers, will begin in January at Penn State's main campus at University Park, Pa. "The program will...

Soldier Robots Showcased In Israel

Israel's leading robotic industries display their latest innovations, with devices designed for combat as well as transporting medical supplies.Its all happening just like the movie!!!!!!!!!!! Soldier...

Surgeon glad to provide comfort to female patients

Maj. Farah Husain guesses she treated at least nine men for every female patient while deployed to Iraq in 2007. Still, the surgeon knows what a difference she made for those women. "They feel more comfortable...

Supply of medicine assured in red tide-hit Albay province

"MALACAÑANG HAS directed the Department of Health (DoH) to ensure enough medicines in Albay province and other areas affected by the red tide."The DoH is strengthening its campaign to ban the consumption of the contaminated shellfish due to red tide. We need to boost the...

AIDS Patient Is Reported Cured

Bone Marrow Transplant Cured AIDS Patient BERLIN — A man suffering from AIDS, not knowing that he had been infected with the AIDS virus for more than 10 years appears to have been cured of the disease after...

Senator Kennedy encourages DEA to provide Medical Marijuana for research

" June 11, 2008, 10:53 am Medical Marijuana Links By John Tierney We’ve been discussing the presidential candidates’ positions on medical marijuana. Here are a couple of other interesting reports...

Medicinal Marijuana Effective for Neuropathic Pain in HIV

"Medicinal Marijuana Effective for Neuropathic Pain in HIV August 6, 2008 By Debra Kain In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the impact of smoked medical cannabis, or marijuana, on the neuropathic pain associated with HIV,...

A Guide to Seasick Remedies

Don’t let a bout of seasickness ruin your fishing trip or cruise! According to Seaworthy Magazine (published by the Boat Owners Association of the United States): “Whenever he encountered a seasick sailor,...

Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use

"(CNN) -- The U.S. should stop arresting responsible marijuana users, Rep. Barney Frank said Wednesday, announcing a proposal to end federal penalties for Americans carrying fewer than 100 grams, almost a quarter-pound, of the substance. ...

'Eternal Sunshine' drug selectively erases memories

"Memory Hole in a pill"- to go along with your Soma. The Bush Administration? What's that?"For those haunted by thoughts of an old flame or a tragic accident, the chance to selectively erase memories might be...

Drug may reverse MS brain damage

There is good news for the people suffering from multiple sclerosis. New medical discovery have shown that a drug had halted and reverses debilitating effects of disease. This new finding has rekindleded hopes for thousands of people suffering from the disease. The disease...

Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness

"Medical Marijuana: A Surprising Solution to Severe Morning Sickness By Erin Hildebrandt Issue 124 May/June 2004 As is the case for many young women, my indulgence in recreational drugs, including alcohol and caffeine, came to an abrupt halt when my husband and I...

Emerging Clinical Applications For Cannabis & Cannabinoids

"Emerging Clinical Applications For Cannabis & CannabinoidsA Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, 2000 — 2008 Despite continued political debates regarding the legality of medicinal marijuana, clinical investigations of the therapeutic use of cannabinoids are...

Study: U.S. suicides rising; risk high in middle age

Another sad statistic of the Bush administration will be the rise in suicides due to unemployment and foreclosures. During the depression of 1929 the suicide rate spiked and many Wall Street investors and brokers jumped from high rise buildings after the stock market crash....

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