The nation has heard plenty of debate over racial profiling. But there's a form of religious profiling that some young Muslim women in America say they endure whenever they voluntarily wear the hijab. The hijab, also known as the veil, is the headscarf worn by Muslim women around the globe. It's a simple piece of cloth, but it can place young Muslim women in Western countries in difficult situations.
She doesn't want your frosty public stares; the whispers behind her back; ... Read More
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The nation has heard plenty of debate over racial profiling. But there's a form of religious profiling that some young Muslim women in America say they endure whenever they voluntarily wear the hijab. The hijab, also known as the veil, is the headscarf worn by Muslim women around the globe. It's a simple piece of cloth, but it can place young Muslim women in Western countries in difficult situations.
She doesn't want your frosty public stares; the whispers behind her back; ... Read More
Posted By phw On Wednesday, January 21st 2009 In General | Tags: allergic, allergy, immune system, treatment, vaccine |
Could this vaccine cure all allergies?
A vaccine could help sufferers of all kinds of allergy. More than 300 patients are taking part in a trial of the jab which starts this month. The vaccine, made by Swiss company Cytos Biotechnology, contains a compound that 're-educates' the immune system so that it doesn't overreact, causing an allergic reaction.
Results from a small pilot study showed a hundredfold drop in sensitivity to grass pollen. Research suggests the benefits may last for months. 'It ... Read More
