Tag Archives: health

The State of the Globe 2004/05: Toward Equity in Development?

What were some key insights on global development in 2004?

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Risk and Precaution — A U.S. Perspective

What is the role of government in protecting the public interest when regulating the field of science?

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Is World Food Security Deteriorating?

Is a world-wide food crunch likely in 2005?

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Dead Zones in the World’s Oceans

Are the world's coastal waters at risk?

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Acrylamide: Taking the Fun Out of French Fries

How has the U.S. news media covered the potential health risks of the carcinogen acrylamide?

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The United States and the Global War on Cigarettes

Could this be the area where the entire world willingly follows U.S. leadership?

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Crisis in U.S. Baseball: East Germany Revisited?

Can steroid-using baseball players sue their teams and league — just like former East German athletes now sue some German institutions?

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Tackling South Africa’s Problems

What social, political and economic challenges remain in South Africa’s future?

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The Pope's Silver Jubilee

After a quarter of a century and counting, what will be Pope John Paul II’s legacy?

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Not Fast Enough on AIDS

How long will Africans have to wait for the U.S. Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief?

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