Consumer groups push for label for modified salmon
By MARY CLARE JALONICK 2010-09-21T21:20:39ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumer advocates, environmentalists and other opponents of genetically engineered salmon told the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday that it would be irresponsible not to label the fish in the grocery store if it is approved for human consumption.... hosted.ap.org |
Internet psychological counselling expanding
Researchers say a new website offering internet counselling for mental health problems can be as effective as face-to-face therapy with a psychologist. abc.net.au |
Lead poisoning spikes in Nigeria, aid group says
By 2010-10-06T14:43:58ZDAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- An international aid agency says 400 children have died from lead poisoning in northwestern Nigeria and contamination has spread to two more villages.... hosted.ap.org |
Fatal car crashes involving teen drivers drop
By MIKE STOBBE 2010-10-21T16:54:32ZATLANTA (AP) -- Fatal car crashes involving teen drivers fell by about a third over five years, according to a new federal report that partly credits the drop to tougher state limits on younger drivers.... hosted.ap.org |
Global Update: Sierra Leone: Outbreak of Mysterious Blisters Is Case Study in Spread of Panic
An outbreak of mysterious blisters illustrates how panic can be stirred by a combination of overwrought journalism, listless government and traditional witchcraft. feeds.nytimes.com |