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Marijuana PlantVANCOUVER, Canada — Marijuana has been found to be quite effective in the treatment of some symptoms exhibited by HIV infected persons, according to the doctors here in Vancouver, Canada who prescribe it for their patients.Dr Silvia Guillemi, director of clinical education at the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS,...

The unfortunate reality confronting any push for alternative, renewable energy is cost. Solar power can provide a great way to get energy independent, but until it is cheap, it won't happen any time soon.In the Wall Street Journal, they take a look at the falling costs of thin-film solar products, like what First Solar manufactures....

In this post, I’m going to share with you a pleasant discovery I made about Youtube, posting videos and earning quick bucks online. I earned almost a buck for every SINGLE person who watched my video. I was quite amazed at how well this worked – and you might be too.Here’s how it started:Burt Goldman, an author in Los Angeles who I do online...

What is Adenoid?Adenoids are a small mass of lymphatic tissue situated behind your nose along with the tonsils. You cannot see adenoids as you can see the tonsils. Adenoids help you to trap the micro organisms which enter to the body through mouth and Nose. Adenoid gland plays an important role in keeping a kid healthy. As you get older,...

Kale’s strong and sometimes bitter flavor comes from its sulfur-containing compounds, which are converted into isothiocyanates (ITCs) when its leaves are broken by blending or chopping. ITCs have proven immune boosting and anticancer effects, making this the perfect dish for combating those fall sniffles!Lacinato kale has long and slender...

Many cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall, and it’s a good time to incorporate them into your diet.For example, research suggests that eating an apple a day really may keep the doctor away, by helping to prevent throat, mouth, lung and possibly breast cancer, noted Stacy Kennedy, a senior nutritionist...

Gargantuan Android phones are everywhere. But a lot of people just want something smaller. The Incredible 4G is one of the few phones that isn't the size of a dinner plate, but it also raises a question: Does an Android OS even make sense on smaller screens anymore?What Is ItThe best HTC phone on Verizon—which did not get the HTC One series.Who's...

If you are an African American black man, it's time to get rid of the last vestige of self denial and disassociating yourself from prostate cancer. There's now every clear evidence and proof that prostate type of cancer affects MORE African American black men than any other people. This article provides more reasons why you should start taking the condition more seriously, because nothing says it won't happen to you...

I read recently what one doctor said recently that prostate cancer in men over 80 years old should not be a serious issue like in men under 40 years old. This makes sense and given what we know about prostate cancer being a slow-growing malignancy. If you have read about prostate cancer at all, you must be aware that there are certain stages, or levels of seriousness, that are apparent as the disease develops.People...

There are a number of treatment options for men with prostate cancer. These include a surgical procedure, known as radical prostatectomy, as well as radiation therapy (hereafter referred to as RT). Are there any situations wherein a man who undergoes a radical prostatectomy will need RT afterwards?The answer is yes, in special circumstances. Such RT is known as salvage radiotherapy, and is advisable for men whose PSA levels...

Breast cancer in men does happen. Yes. Male breast cancer exists.Like women, men have breast tissue and the types of breast cancer in men, are similar to women. Not all men understand that male breast cancer is not only a womens health issue, but one that both sexes must be aware of. Men must know basic information and risk factors about male breast cancer.Males who understand the signs of breast cancer, are in the minority....

A number of factors like poor food choices, obesity and sedentary lifestyles have led to an increase in diabetes. Studies at the George Washington University have shown that simple dietary changes in the choice of food items, as well as eating patterns can alleviate diabetes. Diabetes was treated with high fiber wheat grains in ancient Egypt,...

The practice of yoga calms the mind by providing a deep feeling of relaxation and balance. Did you know that the very basics of a yoga practice can be done during your “everyday” life at any place or any time? When you find yourself caught up in the hustle and bustle this holiday season, give yourself the gift of “instant yoga” by practicing...

Good health is important among other factors for enjoying a blissful sex life. At the same time, there are some factors, which have negative effect on the health of men and women. These include aging, stress and disease. One of the diseases that seriously influence sexual- health in men is diabetes. Recent researches have concluded that over half of the men suffering from diabetes may experience poor sexual health or...

Coronary artery disease is a common and sometimes deadly complication of Type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes have deadly heart attacks at rates 2 to 4 times greater than non-diabetics. People with diabetes are often unable to feel the chest pain that can accompany coronary artery disease (CAD) in non-diabetics, and so the disease can progress insidiously.Screening for CAD is problematic. Screening usually starts with...

Loneliness may be much more than a passing mood. Experts say that living alone or feeling lonely may put people at a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack and stroke, as well as disability.Are you lonely tonight? Or are you alone? The difference is huge. Being alone is solitude; feeling alone is loneliness....

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2012- Focus on Lung Cancer Conference. In this blog, she discusses new treatments in radiation and proton therapies for lung cancer patients. "At Penn, we care about the total patient experience,” says John Kucharczuk, MD. “ We know that for most people, the diagnosis of lung cancer is their first experience with this disease. As...

A staggering number of Americans are being diagnosed with elevated blood pressure every day making this condition one of the most common even among younger people. Uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes with debilitating and deadly consequences. Unfortunately, traditional medicine very often resorts to prescription...

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2012- Focus on Lung Cancer Conference. In this blog, she discusses new imaging and diagnostic advances for lung cancer. Defining Risk, Reducing Deaths from Lung CancerThe National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) demonstrated that regular, low dose CT screening for people at high risk of developing lung cancer reduces the death rate by 20 to...

For years doctors have always said smoking is bad for you, but now I think men should be taking that advice more seriously as it looks like smoking can lead to erectile dysfunction! Yes indeed you can go limp from smoking according to a December 2007 study conducted at Temple University School of Medicine and Hospital in Philadelphia. I was truly surprised to learn that researchers found that men who smoke at least a...

Transurethral resection of the prostate, better known as the TURP procedure, has been used extensively for many years to treat men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or sometimes simply called "enlarged prostate"), but it also can be used to treat symptomatic prostate cancer. Who Could Benefit from a TURP Procedure?The TURP procedure is used mostly to relieve urinary symptoms. The TURP procedure is used most commonly...

Prostate cancer can be a completely silent disease, especially in its early stages. It can grow slowly for years without causing any noticeable signs or symptoms. Sometimes, however, there are important warning signs that something is wrong with the prostate. What Are the Most Common Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer?Because of the prostate's location in the body (located just below the bladder in the lower pelvis), urinary...

What Is Cancer “Grading”?After a biopsy is taken and prostate cancer is diagnosed, the “grade” of your cancer will be determined. This is done by examining cells from the cancer under a microscope to decide how abnormal the cancer cells are. The more abnormal the cancer cells are, the more likely the cancer is to be aggressive or to spread quickly outside of the prostate. The grade of your cancer is an important piece...

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness month. Cancer is remarkably similar in its incidence and treatment between humans and companion animals.Symptoms of cancer in pets may include lumps and bumps, abnormal odors, wounds that won't heal, weight loss and difficulty breathing.Christina Bach, MSW, discusses cancer in pets, signs and symptoms...