Due to being illegal or quasi-legal in many countries, you might not find as much information on the uses of medical marijuana (or marihuana) as you might expect. However, many studies have been conducted, and are still being conducted, about the medical uses of cannabis. Despite a somewhat blind governmental view in many countries, including Canada and the United States, these studies have shown repeatedly exactly how medical marijuana can help those suffering from severe illnesses...

Water purification through chlorine disinfection began in the United States in the late 1800s. It is only considered a water purifier because it kills some microscopic bacteria and other living organisms, while preventing the growth of algae.

Home water purifiers have come a long way in the last hundred years. Public systems haven't changed all that much.

Yes, there is new water purification technology. There have been leaps forward and steps back.
Treatment plants may...

The greater the intake of cigarettes, the higher the chances of developing lung cancer.

Cigarette smoke is the major culprit and not just cigarettes. The reason why is that cigar and pipe smokers are at lesser risk of developing lung cancer than cigarette smokers.

Second hand smoke is another cause of lung cancer. Passive smokers who inhale second hand smoke have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than non-smokers who do not associate with smokers.

True victory over lung cancer treatment probably will not come in this generation, or even the next. If previous patterns continue, medical research will not produce breakthroughs of a sufficient magnitude to reduce the overall threat. Self avoidance of cancer risk, though important, will provide individuals with only small protection. It is uncertain that all known surrounding and behavioral factors associated with cancer produce even half of the malignancies that occur every year in...

Modern methods of treatment with prostate cancer drug has helped the people suffering from this disease to overcome the pain and suffering that they have to bear during surgery or chemotherapy. However, the medicines have increased effect in combination with the hormonal therapy provided during the course of treatment.

If your doctor has diagnosed you in the advanced stage of cancer then too you need not worry, as there are medicines, which have the potentiality of curing...

With all of the information about asbestos that has been circulating within the past few decades, many people have been led to believe that this substance has been banned outright by the United States government. Unfortunately, even though it has been proven to lead directly to deadly diseases, such as the rare and aggressive cancer called mesothelioma , asbestos is still found in a wide range of products in the United States and around the world, and the Environmental Protection Agency...

There is not a single person in this world would ever want to deal with the cancer. So far, even the most sophisticated medical treatment couldn’t heal the cancer. So far, the medical treatment could only postpone the process, slowing it down, but not stopping it. Furthermore, it’s still impossible to destroy the cancer permanently. Could you imagine; today, when everything seems to be so extremely sophisticated, the human being must deal with one of the most dangerous...

Ovarian Cyst Symptoms during pregnancy.

This article is about Ovarian Cyst Symptoms.

Far too many women suffer from ovarian cysts symptoms during their pregnancy. Many of those are left wondering, what are some good actions to take, to get rid of the pain and remove the cysts in the final step?

You have to realize, that ovarian cysts are not an uncommon factor in a women lives. It is just about every single woman, who can develop ovarian cysts at some different points...

<b>Aim</b>
The purpose of this report is to analyse the role of fruits and vegetables in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

<b>Introduction</b>

Recent studies have indicated strong relationship between fruit and vegetable consumptions and reduced risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular disease.

A diet high in vegetables and fruits is believed to be associated with reducing the risk of cancer of the mouth, oesophagus,...

The idea of a World War was something that couldn’t be imagined prior to the 20th century. Then we had two in a matter of 35 years. The number of people killed in the wars was staggering. The fact that people continued to die for forty or fifty years after the end of World War II was all the more shocking until the cause was discovered.

Asbestos has long been considered a miracle material of sort. It is highly resistant to heat, which makes it a great insulator and fire...