ashley browder-current event

URL:http://voices.washingtonpost.com/checkup/2010/08/the_problem_with_pot.html



This article is about is legal marijuana ok to give to patients with MS. There are 14 states that legaliza pot and now Washington DC. The reason is for MS and sclerosis. Some reacherch says that pot helps with muscle spasticity (stiffness or tightness). The American Cancer Society says using or "smoking" marijuana brings a higher risk for lung cancer. The pain that occures with MS can be very painfull, what the marijuana does is release the pain, but the side effects of the "pot" can cause serious side effects. So you have to weigh out your pros. and cons.
My opinion is that marijuana is illegal for a reason. I think that if pot getting legazlized for medical reason, i have no dought that it will definatly get taken advantage of. I also think that people will pretend to be sick with MS or some other sickness and get the pot just to sell on the streets for a "side job". Also pot is an addicting drug and a doctor could be responsible for giving a addicted person pot and feeding their addiction. My opinion is that pot is also a gateway drug to other drugs that are very more serious like crack and cocain. To me there are way worse side effects then just taking some adville to take the edge off of your pain.

Rebecca Grieser: current event: 8/27/10

Rebecca Grieser

08/27/10

5th period

H1N1 flu increases complication in children with sickle cell anemia: study

This article is based on a study which shows that children infected with Sickle Cell Anemia are hit harder by the H1N1 flu, compared to a normal child who is infected with H1N1. Regular symptoms of the flu include a high fever, a runny nose, and coughing. However, children who contract H1N1 have about five times the risk of being hospitalized. When children infected with Sickle Cell Anemia catch H1N1, they have a large chance of developing a deadly condition called Acute Chest Syndrome. Acute Chest Syndrome causes the lungs to become inflamed and swollen, and it makes it very difficult for one to breathe.

I feel that this article was very informative. It shined a light on issues that children with Sickle Cell Anemia suffer with, that i never even knew about. I was unaware that kids with Sickle Cell Anemia had such a big risk when it came to viruses. It's so sad that children have to suffer with such a terrible disease. I also had no idea what Acute Chest Syndrome was.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100827/H1N1-flu-increases-complication-in-children-with-sickle-cell-anemia-Study.aspx

LaShanda Ratliff
August 27 , 2010
5/6 Human Anatomy and Physiology

Fibers and Plant Cells

This article is about some fibers such as animal cells and plant fibers.They are made up of long , thin flexible , tenacious strands of various different materials . Examples of plant fibers or surface fibers include are cotton , soft fibers , flax , jute , hemp and ramie and sisal . The cotton fibers arise from the seed coat and can be long lint fibers or short fuzz fibers.They are found in the bark of the stalk.

My opinion about this whole article is that if it wasn't for these types of fibers and cells we would not have clothing , food , or any of the essential that we have .This article explains the importance of fibers and plant cells.

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/our_beautiful_bodies/118294

jacob rickards current event 8/26/10

According to the article " Smoking pot all day, every day might not be good for you" states that if somebody smokes marijuna every day they can be at risk for bad health problems including heart attacks and strokes. Marijuna is a herb that is dried out and smoked. Just like tobacco it has chemicals in there that can do bad harm to your body. Even though marijuna users don't have the same amount of risks as cigarettes smokers do for these conditions it doesnt mean that these symptoms might not occur. Bottom line is that marijuna is not healthy for your body and to stay healthy you should avoid any consumption to this drug.

In my opinion this article was kinda stupid. Marijuna is illegal for a purpose and stating that it is better for you than cigarettes might make cigarette smokers go over to marijuna. Even though this article was interesting to read it showed me what really happens when somebody smokes marijuna all day every day. Bottom line is marijuna is bad for you and its illegal for a purpose!

Oh and ms Cox it wouldnt let me copy and paste the URL of the website but i can pull it up tomorrow if you want me to!

ashley browder-current event

URL: http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/asthma/asthma-attacks-increase-september?icid=main%7Cmain%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk1%7C166389

This year if you have a kid with asthma, you should watch out and take procautions when they are heading back to school this year. School can trigger a childs asthma symptoms because of the time of year the allergies can act up. Also being confind in a class room and being close to other children that carry germs and sicknesses. The U.S. Department of Education said that the number one cause of absenses in school id because of asthma. More than 14,000 students have missed days because of asthma. Also The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates, that "the illness sends more children to the hospital than any other childhood disease."

I think that asthma is kinda swept under the rug a little bit. I dont think that people take asthma serioulsy enough. I have asthma and when i was younger i had to take brething treatments every hour to control my asthma. asthma is not a fun thing to deal with and i think that parent should do more reserch on asthma if their child has this condition. Parents need to take percautions sending their chilren back to school with asthma, not only back to school but every day. Parents need to be prepaired at every minute just in case their child has an attack. Also children that has asthma needs to have a rescue inhaler at school incase of emergencies.

how smoking is not good for you

Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world die from smoking. One in two lifetime smokers will die from their habit. Half of these deaths will occur in middle age. Tobacco smoke also contributes to a number of cancers. The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide in each cigarette you smoke temporarily increases your heart rate and blood pressure, straining your heart and blood vessels.




Smoking is a very bad habit that people can not get away from. It usually starts at a young age and it continues on until they die or something real bad happens to them. Its also said that second hand smoking is more dangerous than smoking itself. Smoking affects your lungs and can make you have bad breath. It causes a disease and the disease is very slow and growing but you will feel it when you get older..