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World Summit On Food Security Wraps Up

20 November 2009

The U.N. World Summit on Food Security ended Wednesday in Rome with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) head Jacques Diouf calling for the global community to shift the fight against global hunger from "words to...
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For World Toilet Day, News Outlets Examine Poor Sanitation Conditions Around World

20 November 2009

In light of World Toilet Day Thursday, several news outlets examine the impact of poor sanitation on health. Reuters examines the challenges of poor sanitation in Mumbai, India, "where...
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Op-Eds: HIV Travel Ban; Improving Sanitation; Counterfeit Drugs

20 November 2009

'Blot' On U.S. HIV/AIDS Leadership Removed A "blot" on U.S. HIV/AIDS leadership "ended last month when President [Barack] Obama lifted the prohibition" that kept HIV-positive foreigners from visiting the U.S...
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20 November 2009

Also In Global Health News: HIV/AIDS Grants; Africa's Water Resources; Sex Workers In Malawi

American Nurses Association Backs New Report Describing Effects Of Coal Pollution On Health

UNFPA Report Highlights Relationship Between Family Planning, Women's Health And Climate Change

Elevated Pollution Levels Near Regional Airports, A Hidden Threat

19 November 2009

U.S. Farmers Continue To Favor Biotech Crop Varieties

Agriculture Secretary Discusses Importance Of Addressing Child Hunger, Health And Nutrition

U.S. To Consider Purchasing Some Food Aid Locally, Acting USAID Head Says At World Food Summit

Concerns About Outdoor Second-Hand Smoke

FDA Takes Action Against Dairy Farm And Owner

Highlights Of NHLBI-Supported Research Presented At American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions

18 November 2009

FAO Head 'Not Satisfied' With Omission Of Hunger Eradication Deadline From Summit Declaration

17 November 2009

Los Angeles Times Examines Health Care In Sierra Leone

Leaders Conclude Second Africa Water Week

World Food Summit Focuses On Aiding Agriculture In Developing Countries To Fight Hunger

Opinions: Health System Funding; Malnutrition Assistance; Social Dimension Of HIV

16 November 2009

Potential Success Of U.N. World Food Summit Questioned

New York Times Examines Impact Of Small, Direct Grants To Boost Development In Afghan Village

2.5 Million Child Lives A Year Could Be Saved By Prioritizing Low-Cost, Simple Health Measures

Origin Of Dissolved Arsenic In Bangladesh Drinking Water Pinpointed By MIT Scientists

15 November 2009

FDA Takes Action Against Seafood Processing Company, Executives

Animal Health Starts On The Farm: The Government Of Canada Launches Animal Health Awareness Campaign

14 November 2009

Technology To Modify Behavior Of Nanoparticles Could Ease Public Concerns

13 November 2009

Food Summit Draft Declaration Omits Hunger Eradication Deadline, Aid Commitment

Malnutrition Stunts 200 Million Children Under 5, Future Generations In Jeopardy Says UNICEF

American Chemical Society, Royal Society Of Chemistry Agree To Joint Global Sustainability Efforts

12 November 2009

Also In Global Health News: RUTF; Global Hunger; Preventing Natural Disasters; El Salvador Floods

Food Prices 'Stubbornly High' In Developing Countries, Report Says

K-State Program Will Give Young Professionals Skills To Protect Water Resources

11 November 2009

Fife Farmers Urged To Sign Up For Safety Event, UK

AGRA, NEPAD Agree To Partnership To Expand Food Security In Africa

African Leaders Meet To Discuss Ways To Increase Access To Water In Africa

Also In Global Health: Child Sexual Abuse In Zimbabwe; Dengue Outbreak In Cape Verde; Program Reduces Waste In Kenya Slums

Emory Researchers Present Findings On Worksite Wellness Programs, Norovirus And More At American Public Health Association Meeting

Air Pollution Increases Infants' Risk Of Bronchiolitis

09 November 2009

The Netherlands Donates $23.5 Million For Safe Water In Sudan

The Key To Future Food Security

07 November 2009

How Plants And Bacteria 'Talk' To Thwart Disease

06 November 2009

Ag Biotech Industry Stands Behind IRM Program

Air Pollution Increases Infants' Risk Of Bronchiolitis

Climate Change Is Biggest Global Health Threat To Children, Report Says

FDA And FSIS Collaborate To Improve Tracing Of Unsafe Food Products

Volcanic Area Of Sicily Has Higher Incidence Of Thyroid Cancer

05 November 2009

Big Air Pollution Impacts On Local Communities

New Insight Into Predicting Cholera Epidemics In The Bengal Delta

New COPD And Smoking Research Presented At CHEST 2009

Australian Study Suggests Rainwater Is Safe To Drink

Reuters Examines How Much Of G8 Agriculture Investment Is New

04 November 2009

Christian Science Monitor Examines Focus On Combatting Hunger

New Asthma Research Presented At CHEST 2009

Water And Health: Global Issues And Our Shared Responsibilities

Links Between City Walkability And Air Pollution Exposure

Robot Fish Could Monitor Water Quality

03 November 2009

Researchers Sequence Swine Genome

IPCC/IGBP Joint Workshop: Developing Countries Must Prepare For Large-Scale Change

02 November 2009

ABC News Reports On U.S. Food Aid Policy

Heavy Metals Accumulate More In Some Mushrooms Than In Others

30 October 2009

Cell Phones Become Handheld Tools For Global Development

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