The Episcopal bishops of the United States, attempting to head off a schism over gay rights and biblical interpretation, yesterday promised to “exercise restraint” by not approving more gay bishops and not authorizing a formal ritual for blessing same-sex couples.

Snake-oil or cure-all? 250 years after the birth of its founder, the scientific controversy still rages, but its sales are rising quickly. Jeremy Laurance investigates a medical phenomenon

The Mayo alternative therapist whose patient died as a result of undiagnosed cancer completed “less than half” of her studies in the therapy she practises.

...Now the challenge for scientists is to repeat it

VOA, Dec. 4, 2002