
Global Health Policy Fails to Address Burden of Disease on Men
Men experience a higher
burden of disease and lower
life expectancy than women,
but policies focusing on the
health needs of men are
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Scientific Consensus on Anthropogenic Climate Change
A comprehensive analysis of
peer-reviewed articles on
the topic of global warming
and climate change has
revealed an overwhelming
consensus among scientists
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World's Most Extraordinary Species Mapped for the First Time
The black-and-white ruffed
lemur, Mexican salamander
and Sunda pangolin all
feature on the first map of
the world's most unique and
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As Canada Takes Arctic Council Helm, Experts Stress North's Vulnerability to Spills, Emergencies
It is crucial that northern
nations strengthen response
capabilities to
shipping-related accidents
foreseen in newly-opened
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Expert Questions US Public Health Agency Advice on Influenza Vaccines
May 16, 2013 The United States government public health agency, the CDC, pledges "To base all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively derived." But experts argue ... > full story -
Massachusetts' Health Care Reform Didn't Raise Hospital Use, Costs
May 16, 2013 Health care reform in Massachusetts didn't result in substantially more hospitalizations, longer stays or higher costs. There were no significant differences in post-reform hospital use in ... > full story -
Most Math Being Taught in Kindergarten Is Old News to Students
May 16, 2013 Kindergarten teachers report spending much of their math instructional time teaching students basic counting skills and how to recognize geometric shapes -— skills the students have already ... > full story -
Helping Forests Gain Ground on Climate Change
May 15, 2013 Researchers in Canada have developed guidelines being used by foresters and the timber industry to get a jump on climate change when planting ... > full story -
Collecting DNA for Human Rights: How to Help While Safeguarding Privacy
May 15, 2013 DNA databases might help identify victims of crime and human trafficking, but how do we safeguard the personal privacy of innocent victims and family members? A new report identifies a number of key ... > full story -
Climate Change Will Cause Widespread Global-Scale Loss of Common Plants and Animals, Researchers Predict
May 12, 2013 Climate change will cause widespread global-scale loss of common plants and animals. More than half of common plants and one third of the animals could see a dramatic decline this century due to ... > full story -
How State and Local Governments Can Address the Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2013 Researchers suggest that simple and innovative measures at the state and local level can play a significant role in promoting healthier eating ... > full story -
New Red List Developed for Threatened Ecosystems
May 8, 2013 Scientists have developed a new Red List system for identifying ecosystems at high risk of degradation, similar to the influential Red List for the world's threatened ... > full story -
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Setting the Standard for Sustainable Bioenergy Crops
May 8, 2013 Bioenergy crops, such as Miscanthus and switchgrass, appear to be promising resources for renewable energy, but these new crops did not come with a manual on how to measure details on their ... > full story -
Saving Money on Medical Costs: Slowdown in Health Care Spending Growth Could Save Americans $770 Billion
May 6, 2013 A slowdown in the growth of US health care costs could mean that Americans could save as much as $770 billion on Medicare spending over the next decade, economists say. The slowdown, researchers ... > full story
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