AIDS groups protest ban on HIV information centers at FIFA controlled soccer venues

AIDS groups protest FIFA ban policy

JOHANNESBURG — AIDS awareness groups say they are protesting a ban by the world soccer body FIFA on the distribution of health related information and condoms at World Cup stadiums and fan events.

Spitting debris helps brain’s tiny blood vessels survive

WASHINGTON - Capillaries have a unique method of ejecting debris, such as blood clots, cholesterol or calcium plaque, that blocks supply of vital nutrients to brain cells.

Simple urine test could help detect autism

LONDON - A simple urine test could help in the detection of autism because of a different chemical profile that children with this condition have, a new study has found.

Hip exercises effective at reducing common knee pain in runners

WASHINGTON - Hip exercises can reduce a common type of knee pain in runners, according to researchers.

Green tea may help treat chronic leukemia

WASHINGTON - Researchers have discovered that an extract of green tea may be helpful in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients.

EU critics say WHO exaggerating H1N1 threat,

WASHINGTON - European criticism of the World Health Organization’s handling of the H1N1 pandemic has intensified with the release of two reports that accused the agency of exaggerating the threat posed by the virus and failing to disclose possible influence by the pharmaceutical industry on its recommendations for how countries should respond.

Paris rooftops, gardens become hives of activity for an unlikely pastime: beekeeping

Paris rooftops abuzz with beekeeping

PARIS — In the romantic city of lights, the bees are downright busy.