The International Research Institute (IRRI) called for sustained global reinvestment in agriculture to cut soaring food prices that it said have made seventy five million more people hungry.
Archive for September, 2008
More Agricultural Investments Needed to Alleviate Hunger
Sunday, September 28th, 2008Can Bitter Melon Effective In The Treatment Of Diabetes?
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008Bitter Melon (Momordicin Charantia) or ampalaya, paliya, amargoso as they are known in Philippine local dialects can neither cure nor prevent diabetes, but it can help control the disease.
The Health Benefits Of Barley
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Barley grain is as ancient as the human civilization but sadly overlooked as far as the health benefits we can derived.
Is Pocahontas A Myth?
Saturday, September 20th, 2008Pocahontas is difficult to separate from the myth perpetrated everywhere from a painting in the halls of US Congress, a statue in Jamestown, Virginia to a Disney feature film.
What You should Know About Antibiotics
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Antibiotics have been used to fight bacterial infections for over seventy years. Almost everyone has come into contact with antibiotics whether in tablet, syrup or ointment form.
Older Children More At Risk Of Drowning Than Toddlers
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008Older children between five and twelve are most at risk of drowning, not toddlers as commonly thought, a Singapore study said.
Counterfeit Consumer Goods Pose Health And Safety Hazards
Friday, September 12th, 2008Counterfeiting of consumer goods has gone beyond the leading brands of bags or sneakers and now includes batteries, light bulbs and extension cords.
Marine Turtle Conservation, Fight Against Poaching Is Addressed
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008An accord with twenty seven countries in a collaborative effort against poaching of endangered marine turtles which has to be stop due to its dwindling population, sea resources destruction and illegal fishing operations.
