Sunday, November 22, 2009

Moldova: Army Enlists Onions and Garlic to Ward Off Swine Flu

The Moldovan Army is issuing garlic and onions to help its soldiers ward off a growing epidemic of swine flu in Eastern Europe, The Associated Press reported Thursday. The chief medical officer for the Defense Ministry, Col. Sergiu Vasislita, was quoted as saying each soldier would get the equivalent of one small onion and two garlic cloves added to his diet as an immune-system boost. Moldova has about 6,500 troops...

NY Times