The voters in the state of Michigan have passed a proposal that would permit the medical use of marijuana for those people suffering from a host of debilitating diseases, including HIV. The day after the election, my clinic received 10 calls from patients who want their prescription. The will have to wait. Much needs to be done before marijuana is available by prescription. The state will have to put a system in place to prescribe, distribute, and monitor users as well as prescribers. But for those who believe medical marijuana should be legal, the passage of Proposal 1 in Michigan is a first step.

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It started innocently enough. JL began to feel itching around the anus. Naturally he thought it was his hemorrhoids acting up again. As time passed, the itching gave way to pain and some bleeding. Still believing it was just a bad case of hemorrhoids, JL treated the problem with sitz baths and over-the-counter medication. Eventually a lesion opened, leaking foul drainage. At that point, JL thought he should see his doctor. Unfortunately, the diagnosis was so much more than hemorrhoids: JL had anal cancer.

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For many people this time of year is about excess --too much eating, drinking, sitting around, and too little exercise. The New Year is just around the corner, so it's a great time to make your fitness resolution, and make it stick. Here at Men's Health we've put together a simple 6 step strategy called Get Fit. With these techniques you can pace yourself and reduce the chances of failure. Getting fit is a lifestyle change but it doesn't need to be massive. So, check out 6 Fitness Steps for Men

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~This Blog Entry Courtesy of Mark Cichocki and About.com's HIV/AIDS Site.

The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association lists ten things gay men should discuss with their doctors. To stay healthy, these ten important topics should be discussed openly with your doctor at least once a year and more often if needed. Let's take a look at all ten.

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