In a recently published article in the journal PLoS One, researchers at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory claim to have developed a new drug that has the potential to cure nearly all types of viral infections ranging from the common cold to highly deadly hemorrhagic fevers.

The new drug, known as DRACO (double-stranded RNA activated caspase oligomerizer), is able to discriminate between healthy cells and those infected by viruses. It essentially signals the infected cells to die, preventing the virus from replicating and moving into other cells, all while leaving adjacent healthy cells completely unaffected. Furthermore, scientists believe that it would be difficult for viruses to develop a resistance to this kind of treatment.

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Cinnamon Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels.

Multiple studies have shown that cinnamon is the single best natural form of blood sugar control. Cinnamon (the water based extract type appears to be most effective) helped lower blood sugar levels between 10 and 30 percent. Cinnamon alone won’t allow you to discontinue your prescriptions but it’s a big step in the right direction. Always consult with your health care provider before embarking on a new path. Low blood sugar can cause problems too.

Cinnamon has also been used for centuries to treat colds and influenza. Start with a saucepan, add two cups of water, a stick, or equivalent of powdered cinnamon or cinnamon extract, plus two drops of clove oil, or a few leaves of fresh clove leaves and slow boil for about three minutes. Remove from the heat and add some dark honey or molasses, one formula includes two tablespoons of good quality whiskey but that’s your choice. After the mixture has cooled sufficiently, so as not to destroy vitamin C, add two tablespoons of lemon juice. Drink half a cup every three to four hours.

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United States and Vietnamese officials began meetings in Hanoi on Tuesday to discuss further funding to help victims still suffering from exposure to the chemical Agent Orange. Read more...

Two studies published in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease point to caffeine as reducing beta amyloid, a protein that in sticky clumps called senile plaque is a sign of Alzheimer's disease. Read more...