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Philippines: Geckos Won't Cure AIDS

Health officials suggest trying actual medicine

By Tim Karan,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 15, 2011 6:32 PM CDT

(Newser) – Put down that gecko: The Philippine health department is warning citizens that using geckos to treat AIDS, asthma, and tuberculosis doesn't work and endangers those who don't seek proper treatment. There's no scientific evidence to the folklore behind the practice, and it'...   Read full story »

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