A cancer patient battling leukemia and living with HIV, has been "cured" of HIV by a team of German doctors. In a rare and defining medical moment, a team of German researchers led by Thomas Schneider, performed a 2007 bone marrow transplant on a patient battling leukemia and HIV and found, due...
A new strain of HIV has been identified in an African woman and researchers say it appears to be the first to be transmitted to humans from gorillas instead of chimpanzees. The 62-year-old woman comes from the West African nation of Cameroon and now lives in Paris. According to reports, she has...
The harmful effects of marijuana are well known, with risks to users including memory problems, lack of concentration, and even a higher incidence of lung cancer but very little information regarding the beneficial effects of marijuana. With the growing trend toward the use of medical marijuana...
The singer Nadja Benaissa appeared in Court on Thursday to hear her sentence for causing bodily harm to her ex-boyfriend. According to the reports, the singer was infected with HIV and despite having the knowledge of the disease, she willingly had unprotected sex with the unaware boyfriend, thus...
There are a number of diseases, infections, viruses, and medical conditions that come with some surprising - if occasionally dubious - side benefits.
Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it” - William Pitt the Elder, British Prime Minister from 1766 to 1778. Our nations’ leaders are supposed to be paragons of virtue and strength, ever striving to better the populace’s lot in life and aid their country’s economic,...
Birth control has been an issue since time began. Though we have tons of documented proof that humanity frequently fights the very essence of which that propel us forward, an ounce of prevention does seem to go a long way. Like any battle, picking your weapon not only ensures your personal safety...
The UK's Daily Mail has launched a massive investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and exposed him as a "promiscuous dictator." The Mail published an exclusive report into the "wildly promiscuous" dating style of the Wikileaks whistleblower as well as allegations that Assange is a...
The world’s greatest writers use their literary genius to illustrate and comment on the human condition. And yet, those who could be considered to have the best understanding of human feelings often choose to hide themselves away from the public eye. The stereotype of the reclusive author is not...
Wyclef Jean running for president of Haiti. The musician who began his career with Lauren Hill in the Fugees has filed papers necessary to proceed with a presidential nomination in his homeland of Haiti. The singer has been involved in humanitarian efforts within Haiti since founding...
