Developments in medicine


 * August 2008 Marijuana ingredients show promise in battling superbugs
 * April 2008 'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases
 * May 2007 Some soft drinks may not be healthy for consumption...
 * May 2007 New medical school to train rural doctors to open in Washington...
 * April 2007 High blood pressure may originate in the brain...
 * April 2007 FDA approves memory enhancer as food additive... recognized as generally safe...
 * March 2007 Antibiotics may be prescribed too often for sinusitis.
 * March 2007 New study shows treating disease in the mouth can improve cardiovascular health.
 * October 2006 STD testing goes online + Stanford grad student teams up with Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation.

Discussion questions

 * Where do you see medicine going? What is on the horizon?
 * How do you envision medicine in 10 years? 50 years?