Health
World Water Crisis Underlies World Food Crisis
Originally Published by Environment News Service
The world’s supplies of clean, fresh water cannot sustain today’s “profligate” use and inadequate management, which have brought shrinking food supplies and rising food costs to most countries.
FDA Remains Asleep At The Wheel On The Dangers Of Sunscreens, Besides Other Cosmetics And Personal Care Products
Originally Published by World Wire
On August 23, 2007, the FDA proposed new regulations for more informative labeling of sunscreens. However, almost a year later, they still remain pending.
Malaria Cannot Be Halted On Its Own
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
Efforts to sustain eradicate malaria won’t succeed without an integrated approach linking malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Posted on
August 8th, 2008
Health
Environmental Groups Warn Of Mercury In CFLs
Originally Published by Malaya
Environmental groups have asked manufacturers of compact fluorescent lamps to find ways to minimize and ultimately eliminate the use of mercury in energy-saving bulbs.
Beijing Shrouded In Haze 11 Days Before Olympics
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
Despite various actions taken by the government, Beijing’s air is murky just days before the Olympics begin.
Posted on
July 29th, 2008
Health, Weather, Would You Believe?
Too Young for a Cell Phone
Originally Published by Environment News Service
The brains of young children absorb twice as much as radio frequency energy from a cell phone as those of adults.
Posted on
July 28th, 2008
Health, Technology
Sulston Argues For Open Medicine
Originally Published by BBC News
Britain’s Sir John Sulston says that profits are taking precedence over the needs of patients, particularly in the developing world.
World Bank Chief Calls for G8 Help to Feed World’s Hungry
Originally Published by Environment News Service
When the Group of Eight, G8, leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries open their annual meeting Monday in Japan, the twin issues of food and fuel costs will be front and center on the agenda.
Posted on
July 7th, 2008
Disasters, Economy, Health, Politics
Biologist Teaches the Nation’s Judges About Genetics
Originally Published by NY Times
An interview with a physician and molecular biologist and teacher of genetics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine who has been educating America’s judges about genetics.
Even Low Levels Of Air Pollution May Pose Stroke Risk
Originally Published by Environemental News Network
New findings suggest that - as it becomes evident that even low leveles of particulate air pollution may increase risk of stroke or mini-stroke - current exposure standards may be insufficient to adequately protect the public.
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