Medical marijuana study aims to separate facts from bias
John A. Benson leads a year long Institute of Medicine review into marijuana's medical value for glaucoma AIDS cancer chemotherapy and other diseases. The project will assess existing studies and anecdotal reports, without conducting new clinical trials, and may suggest future research.
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False theory heats Pact to Slow Global Warming
Syndicated columnist challenges global warming claims, arguing computer models mislead the public. He cites temperature data, weather balloons, and past cooling scares, warning against increased government funding and regulation. Lowell, senior fellow at Hoover Institution, Stanford University, is cited.
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