US court backs stem cell funding
A US appeals court overturns an earlier order to suspend federal funding of stem cell research, marking a victory for the Obama administration.
Herbal medicine regulations start
New European Union rules come into force banning hundreds of traditional and imported herbal remedies.
Warning over excess thyroid drugs
Many elderly people may be taking "excessive" medication for their thyroid problems, increasing their fracture risk, researchers warn.
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Too early
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