Swine Flu Causes More Lung Damage Than Ordinary Flu Strains: Study

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 14 Jul 2009

The A(H1N1) "swine flu" virus causes more lung damage than ordinary seasonal flu strains but still responds to antiviral drugs, according to a study on lab animals released on Monday. ...Read More

North Korea's Kim Jong II Suffering From Pancreatic Cancer

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 14 Jul 2009

North Korea's supreme leader, Kim Jong Il, is suffering from cancer of the pancreas and is in danger of dying of the disease, South Korean television reported this morning. ...Read More

Shocked EPL Players Awaiting HIV Test Results

Posted in AIDS/HIV Support group on Tue, 14 Jul 2009

Six English Premier League players are allegedly awaiting results of HIV tests after it was reported that a girl whom they had bedded was infected with the virus. According to reports, the players wer...

Dog Poo Used in Ad to Ask Owners to Clean Up

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 13 Jul 2009

Torbay Council in Devon, UK has launched a controversial poster campaign to encourage pet owners to clean up the mess made by the animals. The poster shows a child eating dog poop with the slogan: 'Ch...

Strength Training Exercise May Help Treat Tennis Elbow

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 13 Jul 2009

People with pain in the elbow or forearm from playing sports or just from common everyday activities, might be able to use a simple bar and strengthening exercise to alleviate pain, say researchers wh...

Nicotine Patch Aid In De-Addiction, Improves Success Rates

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 13 Jul 2009

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center are advocating the use of nicotine patch to smokers wishing to kick the butt. They say that the patches can double their success rates by using them befor...

An Orgasm A Day To Reduce Risk Of Heart Attacks – NHS Counsels Students

Posted in Others Support group on Sun, 12 Jul 2009

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, that’s a bit antiquated. How about an orgasm a day? That way you can reduce risk of heart attacks and stroke. The British health authorities are suggesting ...

Protein Link Between Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes Identified

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 12 Jul 2009

Australian researchers have identified a critical link between obesity and the onset of Type 2 diabetes. A Monash University study found that fat cells release a novel protein called PEDF (pigment epi...

Britney Spears Pops Diet Pills To Get High Before Performances

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 12 Jul 2009

Britney Spears reportedly popped diet pills with energy drinks to get high before a performance on her Circus tour. The pop princess, 26, was allegedly caught by her...Read More

An Explanation for Crohn's Disease - Maybe

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 11 Jul 2009

A mutation in the NOD2 gene is present in 25% of patients with Crohn's disease, but it is not precisely known how this mutation influences the disease. The latest study by Dr. Marcel Behr, of the Rese...