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Key to Cleaner Environment May Be Right Beneath Our Feet
February 17, 2013 While many people recognize that clean water and air are signs of a healthy ecosystem, most do not realize that a critical part of the environment is right beneath their feet, according to a ... > full story -
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Predictions of the Human Cost of Climate Change
February 8, 2013 Scientists predict a grim future for billions of people by 2050 if climate change issues are not addressed ... > full story -
Has the 'Golden Age' of Global Health Funding Come to an End?
February 6, 2013 Despite dire predictions in the wake of the economic crisis, donations to health projects in developing countries appear to be holding steady. After reaching a historic high of $28.2 billion in ... > full story -
Predicting a Low Carbon Future for Toronto
February 6, 2013 Cities are major players in the climate change game. More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas and over 70 percent of global GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions can be attributed to ... > full story -
Polar Bear Researchers Urge Governments to Act Now and Save the Species
February 4, 2013 Polar bear researchers are urging governments to start planning for rapid Arctic ecosystem change to deal with a climate change catastrophe for the ... > full story -
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'Nudge' Can Be Ethical Choice
February 4, 2013 As patients and physicians share decision-making in choices among treatment options, decision aids such as videos, websites, pamphlets or books are coming to play an important role. However, in some ... > full story -
Economic Study Finds Mortality and Fertility Factors in Educational Achievement
February 4, 2013 Access to public schools is one explanation for the educational gap between students in rich and poor countries, but a new study shows mortality and fertility rates are more significant ... > full story -
Drinking Milk Can Prevent Garlic Breath, Study Finds
February 4, 2013 In a recent study, researchers discovered that drinking milk while eating garlic-heavy food can reduce the malodorous breath associated with garlic ... > full story -
Pearl Culture, the Black Gold of French Polynesia?
February 1, 2013 The second greatest economic resource of French Polynesia after tourism, black pearl culture has been facing a major crisis since the first decade of this century. Overproduction, falling prices, ... > full story -
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Electronic Health Records Could Help Identify Which Patients Most Need ICU Resources
January 31, 2013 Advances in health information technology may lead to more efficient use of limited and expensive critical care resources, authors suggest in a new ... > full story
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