Social Issues

World’s Water Consumption To Rise Over The Next Twenty Years

May 8th

The secretary-general of the 5th World Water Forum has warned that the world’s water consumption will increase by 40 percent over the next two decades and efforts to meet this demand must increase radically.

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China Issues Strict Guidelines In The Use Of Additive Materials In Food

Apr 22nd

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China will publicize an upgraded national standard that offers strict guidelines in the safe use of food additives by end of 2011, according to the circular.

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Prevalence Of Obesity & Diabetes Noted For Economically Expanding India

Apr 18th

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India still strives to feed all of more than a billion population but childhood obesity and diabetes noted among the middle classes, who have largely benefited from a decade of expanding economic growth.

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British Gay Men Can Be A Blood Donor But Under Stringent Rules

Apr 13th

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British men who are gay are permitted to donate blood under stringent rules, as long they have not had sexual intercourse for a decade.

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It Is Now High Time To Address LGBT Health Care Needs

Apr 2nd

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The Institute of Medicine (IOM) panel couldn’t even find a good estimate of how many people identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

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The Destructive Effects Of Radiation

Mar 25th

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The biggest number of people recorded that were exposed to radiation, are the survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb attack.

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Malaysian Christian Lawyer Denied To Represent In Islamic Shariah Court

Mar 19th

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Malaysia runs two parallel legal systems. The civil courts cater to its non-Muslim citizens while the Islamic system decides issues affecting the fate of the country’s Muslim majority.

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Is There Health Benefits From Shark Fins?

Mar 13th

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In Chinese tradition shark fins are aphrodisiac and are believed to contain the essence of male virility.

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Colombia Removed From Drug Traffic Observation List

Mar 3rd

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In recognition of Colombia’s progress in fighting drug trafficking, the United Nations has removed Colombia from its 2011 roster of countries that need special observation.

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