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2011-12-29 Marine debris from the Japanese tsunami could reach US this winter 0 None
2011-12-27 U.S. population growth slows 0 None
2011-12-21 Fate of India's Food Security Bill unknown; Analysts say it may harm country's economy 0 None
2011-12-21 Guardian examines efforts to bring therapeutic food production into developing countries 0 None
2011-12-17 Engineers describe novel method that collates trace heavy metals in water 0 None
2011-12-15 Debate on freedom of speech regarding vaccines at Woodford Folk Festival 0 5
2011-12-08 Horn of Africa food crisis could last into summer 2012, E.U. Aid Commissioner says 0 None
2011-12-07 Longer lives of US Presidents contrary to popular belief 0 None
2011-12-07 Global carbon dioxide emissions increase by 5.9% in 2010 after GFC 2 None
2011-12-06 International trade agreements need to help save water globally: UNESCO 0 None
2011-12-05 Fatal snakebites emerging global threat 0 5
2011-12-04 British American Tobacco buckles up to fight plain packaging legislation 0 None
2011-12-03 Insight into plant mechanism may protect other organisms against dehydration 0 None
2011-12-03 Comprehensive assessment on climate change to be presented at Mountain Day 0 None
2011-12-01 Radiation can be used to effectively sterilize light brown apple moth 0 None
2011-11-29 Study provides critical information about how climate change affects Pacific island 0 None
2011-11-29 Abusive supervision affects employee's marriage and family life 0 None
2011-11-24 Harmful BPA found in canned foods 0 None
2011-11-24 EC’s amended rulings on bottled water claims – it keeps one cool and healthy 0 None
2011-11-23 Abnormal levels of caffeine in water indicate human contamination 0 None
2011-11-22 Increasing food supply through production, trade policies necessary to prevent widespread hunger 0 None
2011-11-21 EU ban on labels claiming water helps in dehydration draws reaction 2 None
2011-11-18 NSF renews cooperative agreement for arctic research facility 0 None
2011-11-17 High-level panel releases recommendations to address food security, climate change in anticipation of U.N. meeting 0 None
2011-11-17 Ban smoking in cars urges BMA 0 None
2011-11-14 New insight into how ammonia is formed 0 None
2011-11-13 FDA warnings to retailers selling cigarettes to under-18s 0 None
2011-11-11 USAID releases new issue of Frontlines 0 None
2011-11-08 Cigarette package warnings stopped citing free speech 0 None
2011-11-08 U.N. increasing joint aid efforts with Cambodian government to assist flood victims 0 None
2011-11-07 U.N. agencies respond to flooding in Horn of Africa 0 None
2011-11-05 Lifestyle Foods launches Lifestyle Elevate for consumers 0 None
2011-11-05 Gates delivers report to G20 leaders calling for increased development efforts 0 None
2011-11-05 Tackling global hunger through the empowerment of small-scale farmers 0 None
2011-11-05 Global food prices drop but still high; market remains volatile, food indexes show 0 None
2011-11-04 Gates to address G20 leaders about foreign aid, Robin Hood tax 0 None
2011-11-04 Sustainable seafood initiatives could protect freshwater species 0 None
2011-11-02 Industry becoming more involved in ensuring food security, conference attendees hear 0 None
2011-11-02 Gothenburg senior citizens recruited for Consumer Logistics project 0 None
2011-11-01 Several West African nations facing food insecurity; WFP steps up efforts in Niger 0 None
2011-10-29 Report redefines gender issues in science and innovation 0 None
2011-10-29 Balanced approach can combat Central Africa's food insecurity 0 None
2011-10-29 Food aid vouchers are faster, cheaper alternative than shipping food aid abroad 0 None
2011-10-22 UCR biology professor inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences 0 None
2011-10-22 Powerless consumers choose larger size food portions to gain status 0 None
2011-10-18 Rural women need same access to resources as men to help increase food production, Ban says 0 None
2011-10-17 California Medical Association with 35,000 doctors in tow wants to legalize and regulate marijuana 0 None
2011-10-16 FDA may be lax when it comes to laws on sea food safety: Study 0 None
2011-10-15 Broken biogeochemical cycle of phosphorus will impact food security 0 None
2011-10-15 Preparing for future disasters 'saves lives, property and money' 0 None
2011-10-14 Mecum Auto Auction raises $366,000 to benefit severely wounded U.S. soldiers 0 None
2011-10-14 UNH scientists to explore small-scale ecological experiments 0 None
2011-10-13 Guardian photo gallery shows North Korea's food crisis in pictures 0 None
2011-10-13 Researchers design global plan for sustainable agriculture 0 None
2011-10-12 WFP launches phone cash program to help Ivory Coast residents 0 None
2011-10-12 Governments should target aid towards households threatened with food poverty 0 None
2011-10-11 Dr. Pepper Ten is for men: New product and ad campaign 0 None
2011-10-07 FAO report warns increases in cereal production may not be enough to offset global economic downturn 0 None
2011-10-03 USAID awards ICF International $21.5M contract for LEAD program 0 None
2011-10-03 WSU to help develop alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals 0 None
2011-10-01 BIO: Advanced biofuels can be commercialized rapidly for military use 0 None
2011-10-01 NYSC opens new sports club in Garnerville 0 None
2011-09-30 Weeds are an integral part of our ecosystem 0 None
2011-09-30 Walter Reed employees moved to Bethesda without adequate parking, transportation plan 0 None
2011-09-29 South Sudan facing chronic food shortages, U.N. agencies say 0 None
2011-09-28 U of A researchers discover active environmental catalyst 0 None
2011-09-27 Gates Foundation report for G20 supports taxing financial transaction, tobacco, fuel to aid poor 0 None
2011-09-21 McDonald’s loses heart health ‘tick’ of approval 0 None
2011-09-20 Sperm bank spurns potential redhead donors 0 None
2011-09-20 Conference to discuss how research, technology and innovation can contribute to food for all 0 None
2011-09-19 Drug overdose deaths surpass road traffic accident deaths in U.S. 0 1.5
2011-09-19 OU student to receive 2011 EPA's STAR Fellowship for research on safe drinking water 0 None
2011-09-17 World should provide funding for peacekeeping troops to ensure humanitarian aid routes in Somalia 0 None
2011-09-16 Dr. Oz and apple juice – FDA and experts fume at arsenic false alarm 0 None
2011-09-16 Horn of Africa: Fighting food insecurity with forests and trees 0 None
2011-09-14 UN report on illicit drug use worldwide 0 None
2011-09-12 Gay blood donations to be allowed soon in UK 0 None
2011-09-09 National forests might provide health benefits for public 0 None
2011-09-07 Devoting work time to physical activity can lead to higher productivity 0 None
2011-09-06 U.S. smoking rates on slow decline: CDC report 0 None
2011-09-05 McDonald’s menus to include calorie counts in Britain 0 None
2011-09-03 Study sheds new light on the ways in which languages ensure efficient communication of information 0 None
2011-09-02 Tobacco industry goes after confidential smoking data from UK’s Department of Health 0 None
2011-08-29 Governor Perry attacked for choosing new medical treatment 0 None
2011-08-29 FDA acts to prevent distribution of food from rodent-infested facility 0 None
2011-08-29 Male gay couples, single parents face significant discrimination in rental housing market 0 None
2011-08-26 Australia steps closer to plain cigarette packaging 1 None
2011-08-26 Flooding in Pakistan kills at least 16, affects 'dozens' of homes 0 None
2011-08-24 Rising numbers of assisted suicides, coroners turning a blind eye: Study 0 None
2011-08-22 Texas Gov. Rick Perry tries experimental stem cell therapy 1 None
2011-08-22 Stable communities see no influence of alcohol outlets on neighborhood violence 0 None
2011-08-18 Bill Clinton on being ‘vegan’ 0 None
2011-08-18 Humanitarian agencies stand by in Pakistan as floods kill 25, displace estimated 50,000 others 0 None
2011-08-18 Some Muesli fattier than double quarter pounder 0 5
2011-08-18 Tobacco giants sue FDA over ‘shock tactic’ cigarette pack images 0 None
2011-08-16 U.S., international support for Somali refugees making a difference 0 None
2011-08-16 Somalia famine highlights need for long-term food security initiatives 0 None
2011-08-12 Multi-prong approach needed to fight famine in Somalia 0 None
2011-08-12 Rising food prices in East Africa exacerbating food shortages, famine, FAO says 0 None
2011-08-11 Linking U.S. foreign aid to U.N. General Assembly voting 0 None
2011-08-11 More than 9M Afghans facing food insecurity, WFP says 0 None
2011-08-11 Foreign aid community faces difficulties as food prices rise and dollar declines 0 None
2011-08-11 Springer signs book agreement with the American Physiological Society 0 None
2011-08-06 ONE hosts discussion of famine with USAID, WFP officials 0 None
2011-08-06 Foreign aid being 'held up' by Congress 0 None
2011-08-06 Delays in procuring food aid, funding hampering relief efforts in Somalia, aid agencies say 0 None
2011-08-06 New results will provide a common thread for climate change research 0 None
2011-08-06 USAID GeoCenter to use satellite imagery, on-the-ground reports to inform aid disbursement 0 None
2011-08-05 Oxfam interactive map shows 'food price pressure points' 0 None
2011-08-05 Desalination could help combat worldwide fresh water shortages 0 None
2011-08-04 36 million pounds of ground turkey recalled due to Salmonella 0 None
2011-08-02 NNSA provides radiological contamination training to emergency responders in Mexico 0 None
2011-08-01 Power plant emissions do not contribute to lake acidification 0 None
2011-07-30 Vemma updates Verve brand packaging 0 None
2011-07-30 U.N. says crisis in southern Somalia will worsen through 2011 0 None
2011-07-30 Breg Mexico facility receives top honors for positive culture and work environment 0 None
2011-07-29 Senate Foreign Relations Committee introduces foreign relations authorization act for FY12-13 0 None
2011-07-28 India plans to establish central foreign aid agency to fight corruption, cut costs 0 None
2011-07-27 Somalia's famine is an 'act of mass murder' 0 None
2011-07-27 New sustainable ways to manage urban water in the U.S. 0 None
2011-07-27 Anytime Fitness opens first club in the Benelux region 0 None
2011-07-26 Smoke-free ground swell increasing 0 None
2011-07-25 LAUNCH program focuses on sustainable energy challenges 0 None
2011-07-24 Many smokers disbelieve health risk warnings: Survey 0 None
2011-07-20 Heaviest meals on the menu 0 None
2011-07-19 Coal seam gas and cancer risk: Report 0 None
2011-07-19 72-hour Ecuador booze ban to investigate contamination 0 None
2011-07-18 Wales attempts ban on smoking in cars carrying kids 0 None
2011-07-18 Stimulant addiction from bath salts causing serious and long term problems 1 4
2011-07-14 The world has a food price problem, not a food price volatility problem 0 3
2011-07-14 Foreign aid helps lift families out of poverty 0 None
2011-07-13 Can you drink too much water? Experts say yes 0 5
2011-07-12 USAID responding to Horn of Africa drought 0 None
2011-07-12 USAID, NSF launch science research grant program to support development goals 0 None
2011-07-12 Factors leading to drought are varied 0 None
2011-07-12 Labelling fails to address major knowledge gap on alcohol risks 0 4.5
2011-07-12 Liquor industry body suggests warnings on bottles 0 None
2011-07-10 Body builders using greyhound injections to increase muscle mass 0 None
2011-07-08 Top USAID Africa official vacancy highlights Obama administration's low priority for the continent 0 None
2011-07-07 Special issue explores new research into collective memories of London bombings 0 None
2011-07-06 U.S. Senate candidates gain votes by making green statement on climate change 0 None
2011-07-06 Donor fatigue harming efforts to fight drought in Horn of Africa, aid agencies say 0 None
2011-07-05 MEPs sign written declaration in European Parliament for accessible labelling 0 None
2011-07-02 New fish study focuses on prevalence of plastic ingestion 0 None
2011-07-02 Changes in individual sport performance linked to physiological laws 0 None
2011-07-01 Guardian development journalism contest publishes finalists 0 None
2011-07-01 Nature News examines African nations' progress in science 0 None
2011-07-01 Smoking ban on Stony Stratford streets 0 None
2011-07-01 Take next step on food hedging plan 0 None
2011-06-30 Text messages help smokers quit: Study 0 None
2011-06-30 San Francisco grabs the mantle of 'greenest' major city in the U.S. 0 None
2011-06-30 New technique can remove oil spill from soil 0 None
2011-06-29 COIN hosts ‘Risk vs. Reward: Financing Early-Stage, Emerging Technologies’ roundtable event 0 None
2011-06-29 New FAO Director General says he wants to help food importing developing countries address high food prices 0 None
2011-06-29 G20 agriculture summit communique suggests action is missing 0 None
2011-06-28 Former Brazilian food security minister elected to head FAO 0 None
2011-06-28 Synthetic cannabis ban in NSW from 1st of July 0 None
2011-06-28 People's carbon emissions are same in the city and rural areas 0 None
2011-06-24 Financial Times examines race for FAO Director-General 0 None
2011-06-24 Up to 5M Pakistanis at risk from floods this year, U.N. says 0 None
2011-06-24 Global development companies form coalition to gain more visibility 0 None
2011-06-24 Leadership addresses Feed the Future Forum 0 None
2011-06-24 Hedging tool for farmers needs safeguards 0 None
2011-06-24 Australian chefs and food bloggers support Oxfam’s 2011 Stop Hunger Appeal with a special cookbook 0 None
2011-06-24 New CSIRO website reveals high levels of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere 0 None
2011-06-23 Computer algorithms might help identify sources of groundwater pollution 0 None
2011-06-23 Food price increases create discontent among the poor 0 None
2011-06-23 Ghanaian, Brazilian leaders awarded World Food Prize 0 5
2011-06-23 G20 agriculture ministers to discuss curbing volatile food prices as World Bank launches food price hedging tool 0 None
2011-06-23 CAAS, UNH launch agro-ecosystems laboratory 0 None
2011-06-22 Food security and development lessons from Vietnam 0 None
2011-06-22 Fast Company examines Matt Damon's efforts to expand clean water access in Africa 0 None
2011-06-22 AMA removes support for ‘sin tax’ on sugary drinks 0 None
2011-06-22 U.S. Tobacco label regulations tightened (warning graphic pictures) 0 None
2011-06-21 FDA to beef up monitoring of imports 0 None
2011-06-19 Hand sanitizer ingested by recovering alcoholic patient 0 None
2011-06-19 Teenage soda consumption survey 0 None
2011-06-18 Important to fund the GAFSP now 0 None
2011-06-18 Civil society must have voice in future of MDGs 0 None
2011-06-17 Tobacco promotion banned in Queensland stores 0 None
2011-06-17 Premier healthcare alliance today announces new group buy for wind turbines 0 None
2011-06-17 Sarkozy calls for G20 agriculture ministers to establish farm database 0 None
2011-06-17 G20 agriculture ministers should focus on small farmers to address food price volatility 0 None
2011-06-17 G20 should examine larger food issues 0 None
2011-06-17 Instability and global food prices 0 None
2011-06-16 Guardian interviews USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah 0 None
2011-06-16 Opening the door for a lady – benevolent sexism or chivalry? 0 None
2011-06-15 Where does non-emergency food aid fit in development? 0 None
2011-06-13 Smoking ban in NSW prison 0 None
2011-06-13 Climate change to reduce water available for agriculture, report says 0 None
2011-06-10 G20 to launch initiative to reduce food price volatility 0 None
2011-06-09 Volatile food prices likely to continue, threatening food security in developing world, FAO says 0 None
2011-06-09 Yikes! 5,085 kilojoules and 80.5 grams of fat in one burger 0 None
2011-06-08 DASH diet comes out on top 0 5
2011-06-08 Food poisoning with E coli low but Salmonella high 0 None
2011-06-08 Cooperation is key to finding global food security 0 None
2011-06-08 UH environmental engineer to test parts of Galveston Bay for dioxins and PCBs 0 None
2011-06-03 U.S. should delay and reform Pakistan aid, report says 0 None
2011-06-03 Editorial: Food security should be a priority 0 None
2011-06-02 Celebrities urge decriminalization of drug possession 0 None
2011-06-01 Oxfam report warns about steep increases in food costs, demand 0 None
2011-06-01 USAID report questions Haitian quake death toll 0 None
2011-06-01 IUFoST Conference to focus on latest innovations in food technology 0 None
2011-06-01 Ceelox receives US patent titled ‘System and Method for Secure and Interactive Dissemination of Information’ 0 None
2011-06-01 BioScience article describes early scale-up stage of new biotechnology with environmental benefits 0 None
2011-06-01 Advocates express aid concerns after G8 summit ends 0 None
2011-05-30 JRC report shows how molecular technologies can help combat illegal fishing, support traceability 0 None
2011-05-29 FDA scraps food pyramid for food plate 0 5
2011-05-27 OPINION: Aid for women farmers is a worthy investment 0 None
2011-05-27 Severe drought in China putting pressure on drinking water, agriculture 0 None
2011-05-27 DNA-based traceability system tracks beef 0 None
2011-05-27 Global health, development issues not likely to be focus of Deauville G8 meeting, IPS reports 0 None
2011-05-26 Bill Gates, USAID Administrator Shah call for more investment in poor farmers to ensure global food security 0 None
2011-05-25 UA, Sandia Labs to collaborate on engineering aspects of four critical environmental research areas 0 None
2011-05-25 Opinion: Global food security requires 'results-driven development' approach 0 None
2011-05-24 Cooking pork needs lower temperatures now 0 None
2011-05-24 New cancer study finds benefit in old therapy 0 None
2011-05-24 U.S. delegation to assess food security needs in North Korea 0 None
2011-05-24 Fungi help increase food-production without the need for massive amounts of fertilizers 0 None
2011-05-23 Tobacco wars 0 None
2011-05-23 Public smoking ban in NYC 0 5
2011-05-23 Zombie attack guidelines 0 5
2011-05-23 Experts discuss latest developments in goat, sheep and other non-cow milk sectors at IDF symposium 0 None
2011-05-22 Global scientists rebuke coming decision on carcinogenicity of radiofrequency and microwaves by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC 1 None
2011-05-21 Physical characteristics, performance data predict rankings for high school football players 0 None
2011-05-19 VOA News, MSNBC look at food security 0 None
2011-05-18 U.S. envoy to visit North Korea to assess food shortages 0 None
2011-05-16 Japan quake, tsunami transform country into major aid recipient 0 None
2011-05-15 Immortality only appeals to 15% of people: Study 0 None
2011-05-15 Tanning solariums exposing people to UV radiation six times the strength of midday sun: Study 0 None
2011-05-12 Nearly one third of the miners on a synthetic form of cannabis 0 None
2011-05-07 Clinton calls for immediate action on global food shortage, food price spikes 0 5
2011-05-05 Health officials concerned with mental health problems after QLD floods 0 None
2011-05-05 CanTeen launches groundbreaking cancer support system 0 None
2011-05-05 Group of foundations launches food, agriculture policy research initiative 0 None
2011-05-04 Marijuana licensing laws vetoed by Washington Governor 0 None
2011-05-03 WFP to begin emergency food campaign in North Korea 0 None
2011-05-01 China smoking ban in place 0 None
2011-04-29 Survey reports 60% of workers feel guilty if they call in sick 0 None
2011-04-29 Drought in the Horn of Africa threatening food security 0 None
2011-04-29 BAZI, SportTech sign deal to distribute fitness products across the U.S. 0 None
2011-04-29 Food poisoning costs the United States billions: Report 0 None
2011-04-28 Rising food prices could push millions in Asia into poverty, ADB report says 0 None
2011-04-28 Address global hunger to strengthen security, FAO director general candidate says 0 None
2011-04-28 Report on U.S. food aid recommends ways to improve quality 0 None
2011-04-26 FDA rules e-cigarettes as tobacco products and plans regulations 0 None
2011-04-26 Senomyx receives U.S. patent for S2383 flavor ingredient 0 None
2011-04-26 Delegation of retired world leaders traveling to North Korea to address food shortages, other issues 0 None
2011-04-25 Pranashama Yoga Institute to begin teacher training in Ubud, Bali 0 4
2011-04-22 Happy people more likely to eat candy bars 0 None
2011-04-22 New Maryland research center to focus on environmental policymaking, activism 0 None
2011-04-22 University of Greenwich's lecture on resistance training and health to be held on April 27 0 None
2011-04-19 “Possible” Smoking ban inside homes: Cancer Council SA 0 None
2011-04-19 FAO, WFP launch international global food security platform to improve coordination 0 None
2011-04-19 G20 finance ministers' meeting concludes 1 None
2011-04-19 House passes FY12 budget resolution 0 None
2011-04-18 Nerve disorder expert Jack Griffin passes away 0 None
2011-04-16 Human voice links us all together, helps define us as human beings: U-M Vocal Health Center director 0 3
2011-04-16 Crisis communication lessons from Japan's tsunami disaster 0 None
2011-04-16 World Bank President raises concerns about volatile world food prices' impact on poverty 0 None
2011-04-15 Economists urge G20 finance ministers to support Tobin tax to fund global development 1 None
2011-04-15 Great Place to Work Institute honors Genencor with prestigious award 0 None
2011-04-15 Genetically modified bacteria filters out toxic pesticide vapors 0 None
2011-04-15 Experts suggest Fukushima clean-up workers store blood cells for future use 0 None
2011-04-15 Opinions: Traditional aid groups' roles; 'smart power' foreign policy; funding for MDGs 0 None
2011-04-13 Northern Territory alcohol purchasing laws tighten 0 None
2011-04-12 Active efforts towards happiness 0 None
2011-04-11 UMMC Professor receives American College of Physicians' highest honor 0 None
2011-04-11 Research looks at impact of life expectancy on religiosity 0 None
2011-04-11 Officials ask for U.S. to continue support for U.N. in Capitol Hill meetings 0 None
2011-04-08 Best Buy's ROWE initiative can help improve work-family fit and time adequacy 0 None
2011-04-08 House Budget Chair's FY12 budget proposal would significantly cut foreign affairs, foreign aid budgets 0 None
2011-04-08 New study: Warning labels on junk food more effective than 'fat' tax 0 None
2011-04-07 OECD nations gave more foreign aid in 2010 than ever before, but failed to meet G8 commitments, report says 0 None
2011-04-07 U.N. officials to testify on Capitol Hill as lawmakers propose cutting U.S. funding for U.N. 0 None
2011-04-07 Study finds high PCB levels in western coast of Africa 0 None
2011-04-06 Cigarette packaging in olive green to deter smokers 0 5
2011-04-05 Scouts soon to receive sex education 0 None
2011-04-05 Fraud epidemic robs taxpayers of $600 million: Report 1 None
2011-04-04 Study reveals complex influences of different family relationships on child's happiness 0 None
2011-04-02 LA Fitness announces opening of its new Patchogue facility 0 None
2011-04-02 FAO report highlights concern over 'slow-onset' climate change effects on food security 0 None
2011-04-01 Sodexo hosts global program to combat hunger and malnutrition 0 None
2011-04-01 USAID internal memo details personnel, organizational changes for feed the future 0 None
2011-03-31 Water balls may be dangerous warns Consumer Product Safety Commission 0 None
2011-03-31 Northern Territory will soon see tough alcohol regulations 4 1
2011-03-31 U.N., aid groups highlight food aid need in North Korea 0 None
2011-03-31 New Image to build dairy plant in New Zealand 0 None
2011-03-30 Study finds global adolescent death rates exceed rates for child, infant deaths 0 None
2011-03-29 New study on hunger identifies 50 million food-insecure Americans 0 None
2011-03-29 Economist articles examine agriculture, nutrition issues 0 None
2011-03-29 Anti-hunger leaders fast to protest proposed spending cuts as FY11 budget debate resolution appears elusive 0 None
2011-03-29 SFDA, Intertek sign Conformity Assessment agreement for Cosmetics products import 0 None
2011-03-28 Burger that needs an hour of exercise to burn off 0 None
2011-03-28 Nano-bricks may improve plastic food packaging strength and performance 0 None
2011-03-27 Anti-smoking ads targeting the indigenous population launched 0 None
2011-03-25 U.N. Secretary-General Ban receives preliminary support for second term 0 None
2011-03-24 U.S., World Bank sign MOU to enhance efforts to bring clean water, sanitation to world's poor 0 None
2011-03-23 After noncontroversial past, Title X Family Planning now facing challenges 0 None
2011-03-23 World Water Day focuses on impact of rapid urban population growth on water security 0 None
2011-03-22 Nordic Naturals introduces Kenai Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil 0 None
2011-03-22 Queen’s University completes first ever analysis of all food recalls over last decade 0 None
2011-03-22 Illinois professor to receive 2011 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 0 None
2011-03-22 Experts warn of global water shortages ahead of World Water Day 0 3
2011-03-21 EDMA endorses the campaign against excessive use of salt 0 None
2011-03-19 Opinions: Japan nuclear concerns; cash on delivery; G20's role in ensuring global food security 0 None
2011-03-18 China-Biotics enters agreement with US based nutritional product company 0 None
2011-03-18 Greenwich lecturer's book can serve as blueprint for next generation gymnastics 0 None
2011-03-17 British pie, mash and gravy meals too salty: Heart health experts 0 None
2011-03-17 Hopkins experts: Taking potassium iodide could be harmful 0 None
2011-03-17 FAO head highlights food security concerns, need for more agriculture investment 0 None
2011-03-16 Experts advise against taking unnecessary potassium iodide 0 1
2011-03-15 Bits of plastic in Lean Cuisine meals bring recall 0 None
2011-03-15 Emergency responders, insurers, communicators must factor overconfidence into disaster preparations 0 None
2011-03-15 U.S., S. Korea in talks over how to respond to food aid request by N. Korea 0 None
2011-03-15 Budget cuts could damage Obama administration's plans to beef up State Department, USAID 0 None
2011-03-14 Radiation exposure explained 0 None
2011-03-14 New book on toxins 0 None
2011-03-14 Home genetic tests need medical supervision: Expert panel 0 None
2011-03-11 Red Cross responds to the worst earthquake in Japan's history 0 None
2011-03-11 Study: Dog-walking can help increase physical activity in adults 0 None
2011-03-11 GSK announces new NovaMin-containing dental formulation for sensitive teeth 0 5
2011-03-10 Opinions: Cuts to U.S. foreign aid; sustainable agriculture to feed the world; gender gap in agriculture 0 None
2011-03-10 Future Medicine launches Neuropsychiatry 0 None
2011-03-10 USDA certifies O.N.E. Organic Coconut Water as 100% organic 0 1
2011-03-10 Ecological farming methods can boost food production in developing countries, U.N. report says 0 None
2011-03-09 Tobacco display ban in England 0 None
2011-03-09 U.S. providing $30m for situation in Libya as U.N. appeals for $160m for humanitarian needs 0 None
2011-03-09 New report outlines positive impact of ending poverty 0 None
2011-03-08 FAO report says reducing gender gap in agriculture could help increase food supplies worldwide 0 None
2011-03-07 New concerns over prescription narcotics use 1 None
2011-03-07 Plant distillation waste can increase yield, essential oil content in peppermint, spearmint 0 None
2011-03-05 Family Service Toronto to launch groundbreaking initiative on personal relationship abuse 0 None
2011-03-05 BlueCross earns LEED Gold campus certification 0 None
2011-03-05 Vanns Spices named winner of seventh annual Progressive Manufacturing 100 Awards 0 None
2011-03-05 Study examines link between voice pitch and perceived infidelity 0 5
2011-03-05 University of Delaware to host scholarly symposium in honor of Richard F. Heck 0 None
2011-03-05 WHO concerned about potential disease epidemics among Libyan refugees in Tunisia 0 None
2011-03-05 Giant Food removes McCormick's Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix from stores 0 None
2011-03-05 Aflac receives two Communitas Awards for excellence in community service, corporate social responsibility 0 None
2011-03-05 Stakeholders say foreign aid cuts can damage global food security as FAO food price index reaches new high 0 None
2011-03-04 New World Bank strategy shifts focus to building African economies 0 None
2011-03-04 Urban residents can benefit from nutritional interactive maps 0 None
2011-03-04 Study finds variation in drinking patterns among men, women depending on neighborhood type 0 None
2011-03-04 Planned parenthood still a target, but benefiting from substantial lobbying effort 0 None
2011-03-01 Tougher smoking restrictions in South Australia 0 None
2011-03-01 Fake pot now illegal in U.S. 0 None
2011-03-01 Bioanalysis accepted for coverage by EMBASE & Scopus 0 None
2011-03-01 Survey finds social networking sites associated with one in five divorces in the US 0 None
2011-03-01 Experts explores how sexuality and religion affect, influence young British society 0 None
2011-03-01 U.K.'s DFID might reduce funding for FAO in light of 'patchy' performance 0 None
2011-03-01 Opinions: Foreign aid budget cuts would negatively affect food, global health 0 None
2011-03-01 New research shows being mindful can ease fears of death and dying 0 None
2011-02-28 Event marks ceremonial launch of U.N. Women 0 None
2011-02-28 U.S. food prices could rise up to 4%, USDA says 0 None
2011-02-28 Visualization techniques and action plan can improve food habits 0 None
2011-02-28 Menthol cigarette makers & FDA in a legal debate over ban 0 None
2011-02-25 Media examine effects, outlook of food price increases worldwide 0 None
2011-02-25 Advocates say ending violence against women must be top priority for U.N. women 0 None
2011-02-25 Researchers discover strong link between victimization experiences and substance abuse 0 None
2011-02-24 Michigan State University secures $7.9 million award to improve food security in Mozambique 0 None
2011-02-24 Erik Parens to speak on behavioral genetics at Presidential Commission meeting 1 None
2011-02-23 Toxic contamination of groundwater: South Australia residents warned 0 None
2011-02-23 Genetic testing should be conducted by qualified health professionals 0 None
2011-02-23 Study: Mormon polygamy reduces strength of sexual selection on males by 58% 0 None
2011-02-23 New analysis: Female scientists win fewer awards for research 0 5
2011-02-23 Research: Tobacco outlets still concentrated around elementary and secondary schools 0 None
2011-02-23 Former U.N. Secretary-General Annan discusses Africa's agriculture potential at IFAD conference 0 None
2011-02-23 As G20 financial leaders discuss food prices, some push for fulfillment of G8 pledges 0 None
2011-02-23 New study explores link between consumer behaviour and fear of death 0 None
2011-02-23 New study shows strong link between climate and air pollution 0 None
2011-02-22 Research reveals men attend childbirth classes only for partner's sake 0 None
2011-02-21 EUFIC, University of Surrey publish European nutrition labelling consumer research results 0 None
2011-02-21 Watershed management and its impact on health 0 None
2011-02-21 NOAA, DOI plan to develop PEIS to advance ongoing natural resource restoration planning process 0 None
2011-02-20 New York smoking ban gone too far? Health experts disagree 2 None
2011-02-20 CDC maps least and most active Americans 0 None
2011-02-19 Study: Women have greater empathetic capacity than men 0 None
2011-02-19 G20 finance ministers kick off meeting in Paris after groups call for food price issues to be addressed 0 None
2011-02-16 Ban called for allegedly carcinogenic caramel component in sodas 0 None
2011-02-16 American Physical Society phases out Free-to-Read program in lieu of Creative Commons licensing 0 None
2011-02-16 Reuters examines Russia's efforts to position itself as a foreign donor 0 None
2011-02-16 Research: Plants may assist in detecting environmental contaminants, explosives 0 None
2011-02-15 New review of anthrax case discussed by review committee vice chair, Stanford bioterrorism expert 0 None
2011-02-15 Food ingredients portfolio continues its geographical expansion 0 None
2011-02-15 Environmental Health Sciences honors Louisiana Tech's professor as its 2011 Fellow 0 None
2011-02-15 Research: 90% of individuals living with partner in the UK are happy with their relationship 0 None
2011-02-14 New poll: 64% of Rep. Bass' constituents oppose bill to dismantle EPA's ability to reduce pollutions 0 None
2011-02-11 Kraft Foods announces launch of new gum containing vitamins B6, B12 0 None
2011-02-11 Food prices increased significantly in 2010, WFP data shows 0 None
2011-02-10 Advocates say corporate tax havens rob developing countries of revenue as World Social Forum begins 0 None
2011-02-09 FAO issues alerts on flood damage in Southern Africa, drought in China 0 None
2011-02-08 France, FAO call for greater regulation to avert food riots 0 None
2011-02-07 TOMI announces joint venture agreement with Zera Investments 0 None
2011-02-07 Journal of International Affairs examines humanitarian licensing 0 None
2011-02-07 The Pain Channel releases second episode on professional bowling injuries 0 5
2011-02-07 Baden-W-rttemberg's study and research to be presented at AAAS Annual Meeting 2011 0 None
2011-02-05 The Dannon Company announces launch of Activia Parfait Crunch 0 5
2011-02-05 Victim rights group calls upon NFL to denounce Super Bowl abuse myth 0 5
2011-02-05 iBridge Network announces tangible proof points for innovation, entrepreneurship 0 None
2011-02-05 CRN selects LaSalle Solutions for Top 100 Health-Care VARs 0 None
2011-02-04 New strategy needed for monitoring and assessment of marine species 0 None
2011-02-04 FAO Food Price Index reaches new high in January 0 None
2011-02-04 Bright light from sports stadiums, urban street lamps may boost daytime ozone levels 0 None
2011-02-03 Study uncovers genetic hierarchy in plant sperm formation 0 None
2011-02-02 FAO monthly food price index expected to remain high 0 None
2011-02-01 Nordic Naturals' new Watsonville headquarters targets LEED Gold green building certification 0 None
2011-02-01 Cal/OSHA reminds employers to post work-related injuries, illnesses that occurred during 2010 0 None
2011-02-01 Smoking kills, it’s as simple as that! 0 4
2011-01-31 $61 million anti-tobacco campaign launched to prevent lung cancer 0 5
2011-01-31 Liberty Healthcare: Sex offenders in Indiana less likely to be re-incarcerated 5 None
2011-01-29 Governments need to take more leadership on global mercury debate: Delegates 0 None
2011-01-29 Best Practices report: 50% of participating companies fail collect AE reports from Internet sources 0 None
2011-01-29 Simulated Environment Concepts plans to conduct perception study to provide greater transparency 0 None
2011-01-29 LifeSpan compact elliptical trainers receive positive reviews 0 None
2011-01-29 Clinton, other speakers discuss poverty, development issues at World Economic Forum 0 None
2011-01-28 DSM supports Queensland Premier's 'Disaster Relief Appeal' 0 None
2011-01-28 Detergent manufacturers in search for phosphate-free formulas 0 None
2011-01-28 USDA decision on genetically engineered alfalfa ends as a surrender to business for the biotech industry 0 None
2011-01-27 GE report outlines new landscape for innovation in the 21st century 0 None
2011-01-27 Biotage announces release of new Analytical Sample Preparation Catalog 0 None
2011-01-27 FMV orders more products for encrypted telephony from Sectra 0 None
2011-01-26 Faked cancer lands British man in jail 0 None
2011-01-25 Male celebrities admit to undergoing hair restoration surgery 0 None
2011-01-25 Tips for getting good night's sleep 0 None
2011-01-21 USAID administrator discusses agency's plans to reduce spending, reform development practices 0 None
2011-01-20 Africa's economic expansion not strong enough to reach poverty MDG, U.N. report says 0 None
2011-01-19 Alcohol statistics in Australia: Beer low wine high 0 None
2011-01-19 MU researchers offer tips to increase happiness and avoid wintertime woes 0 None
2011-01-17 Stem cell exhibition to broaden debate on the issue 0 None
2011-01-16 Illegal breast & buttock implant woman busted 0 None
2011-01-13 Air Products, Linde enter 50-50 joint venture to supply high purity HCl 0 None
2011-01-11 Vitamin drinks contain too much sugar: CHOICE review 0 None
2011-01-11 BiAqua, DSM enter partnership for strain and process development of BiAqua Ferritin 0 None
2011-01-10 Food price rise will affect 'millions,' FAO economist says 0 None
2011-01-10 Professor Puchta receives ERC's Advanced Researcher Grant 0 None
2011-01-09 No smokers in Britain by 2050 0 None
2011-01-09 Gigantism gene inherited by hundreds: Study 1 4
2011-01-07 News outlets examine potential implications of record high food price levels 0 None
2011-01-07 Oxfam, Amnesty International release reports almost one year since Haiti's earthquake 0 None
2011-01-07 New York Times reports on rise, fall of microloans in developing countries 0 None
2011-01-06 Tobacco product regulations announced by FDA 0 None
2011-01-06 Report urges Minnesotans to protect, preserve water resources 0 None
2011-01-06 Reuters examines foreign aid's prospects in new Congress; Foreign Policy looks at Clinton's State Dept. staff memo 0 None
2011-01-06 UFCW applauds President Obama for signing new food safety regulations 0 None
2011-01-06 Scientists devise new technique to make deuterium-depleted drinking water 0 None
2011-01-06 FAO's food price index for December 2010 exceeds 2007-2008 levels 0 None
2011-01-05 Survey finds high levels of personal happiness, optimism among Americans during 2010 0 5
2011-01-05 Behavioural changes suggested for preventing binge drinking 0 None
2011-01-03 Brits get free healthy food vouchers in 2011 0 4
2011-01-03 Fear of the fat promoted to curb obesity 3 4
2011-01-02 Tips to prevent a hangover 0 None
2011-01-02 Canada’s anti-smoking warnings get larger 0 None

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