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Study raps Web sites touting stem cell therapies
NEW YORK - Consumers should be wary of Web sites from clinics that offer stem cell treatments, says a study that found a lack of firm medical evidence to back up their claims. The Web sites in the study generally portrayed their therapies as safe, effective and ready for routine use, but published research doesn't support that "overoptimistic" picture, the study authors said.
Nations:China Mexico Russia Canada Source:(AP)
2008-12-03
South African dies of mystery disease in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Brazilian authorities were Wednesday working to identify a mystery illness that killed a 53-year-old South African man visiting Rio de Janeiro.
Nations:Brazil South Africa Zambia Source:(AFP)
2008-12-03
Brain waves are window into autism language woes
CHICAGO - Unique brain wave patterns, spotted for the first time in autistic children, may help explain why they have so much trouble communicating.
Source:(AP)
2008-12-02
Panel warns biological attack likely by 2013
WASHINGTON - The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study being briefed Tuesday to Vice President-elect Joe Biden. It suggests the Obama administration bolster efforts to counter and prepare for germ warfare by terrorists.
Nations:U.S. Pakistan People:Jim Talent Joseph Biden Source:(AP)
2008-12-01
Bush uses final 50 days in office to tout legacy
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush says history will judge him, but he is getting his own crack first. Bush is using his final 50 days in office to tout his legacy, hoping to leave a lasting impression of overshadowed progress. On Monday, World AIDS Day, Bush was heralded for his leadership in fighting the disease, a point that even his Democratic critics readily concede.
Nations:Tanzania India People:Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Second Gulf War Bush Admin. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-12-01
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