Researchers Moan the Millions Wasted on Failed Anti-Booze Campaigns

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 31 Dec 2008

Even as the rates of alcoholics increase and as awareness campaigns fail to impress upon youngsters the dangers of abuse, researchers are moaning the millions of pounds that are being wasted on anti-d...

A Curvy Size 14 Woman Is 'Happiest With Life and Looks'

Posted in Others Support group on Wed, 31 Dec 2008

Move over Size Zero! 14, with its curves and cheers, is here to stay! Happiness, a new poll has found, comes with being a perfect size 14 and these women are often the most content with their life and...

Happy Holidays, Healthy Holidays!

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 31 Dec 2008

The season of yuletide is a time for quiet contemplation - on things that have been, and on things that are waiting to unfold. Although the season provides ‘food for thought’ it may also be apt to len...

Defective Brain Cells Could be Replaced by Stem Cell Therapy

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 31 Dec 2008

Trials conducted on animals by scientists from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, found that stem cells could be used to rectify brain birth defects by replacing defective cells with stem cells.Prof. Jos...

Anti-Fungal Medication May Help Deal With Severe Asthma : Study

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 30 Dec 2008

Patients with severe asthma who are allergic to certain fungi may benefit from an anti-fungal drug, says a new study. Researchers from the University of Manchester in England have found that the drug ...

Drinking And Extra-Marital Affairs Rife In Dubai, Says Convicted Beach Romp Businessman

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 30 Dec 2008

Vince Acors, the British businessman convicted for beach romp in Dubai, on Monday charged that drinking and extra-marital affairs were rife in the desert city. Five days after he was finally allowed t...

Malaysian MP Withdraws HIV Remarks

Posted in AIDS/HIV Support group on Mon, 29 Dec 2008

A senior opposition politician withdrew his statement that people with HIV should be banned from marriage, after he was criticised by AIDS activists, a report said Sunday. ...Read More

Killer Santa Claus was a Frustrated Man

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 28 Dec 2008

Yet another gory massacre. Story of apparently gratuitous violence. Nine mowed down during a Christmas-eve party by a man who was masquerading as Santa Claus. The Los Angeles community is agonizing. T...

Internment And Interrogation Of 13-Year-Old Canadian Teen At Guantanamo Raises Ethical Issues

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 27 Dec 2008

The internment and severe interrogation of 13-year-old Omar Khadir at Guantanamo Bay raises serious ethical issues. His interrogators at the notorious camp have used snarling dogs against him. He was ...

Rat Embryonic Stem Cells Derived By US Scientist

Posted in Others Support group on Fri, 26 Dec 2008

In a major breakthrough, American scientists have, for the first time in history, derived authentic embryonic stem (ES) cells from ...Read More