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Secret to eternal youth? John Cleese extols virtues of stem cell treatment
Therapy has remarkable medical potential but experts say private clinics making far-reaching claims operate in regulatory grey zone
Stem cells have become a favoured miracle treatment among the rich and famous, with Kim Kardashian reportedly a fan of stem cell facials and Cristiano Ronaldo turning to stem cell injections after a hamstring injury.
The latest to extol their benefits is the Monty Python actor John Cleese, who suggests that stem cells could hold the secret to eternal youth – or, at least, buy him “a few extra years”.
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Man's transatlantic trip to meet stem cell donor
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Jury foreperson in New Hampshire youth center abuse trial 'devastated' that award could be slashed
Attorneys for a New Hampshire man who prevailed in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at a state-run youth detention center are asking for a hearing after the jury foreperson expressed dismay that the $38 million award could be slashed to $475,000ABC News - Top stories -
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