British public supports smoking ban
In the interests of public health, the UK Government is going to start making public places smoke-free - but they plan to exempt public houses not serving food and private clubs.
‘A good Trini wine is healthy’
A woman collapsed yesterday in the ante-room of the Port-of-Spain Fifth Criminal Court after hearing the three ten-year sentences passed on her husband by Justice Devan Rampersad - for raping a 12-year-old schoolgirl on three occasions.
England’s oldest person dies at 111
England’s oldest person dies at 111 11:04am 30th August 2005 What is RSS? A retired civil servant thought to have been the oldest person in England has died at the age of 111, her MP announced.
MSU research sheds new light on dangers of high cholesterol
Research by a Michigan State University cardiologist published in the September edition of Clinical Cardiology has shed new light on the role that cholesterol plays in causing heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events in humans.
Artist takes a bite out of Apple (Guardian Unlimited)
A surrogate mp3 player carved out of wood has been created by a Dutch artist to mark a new exhibition featuring bronze laptops filled with genetically modified grain.
Organic farming not being fully embraced (Bangkok Post)
The government has failed to fully embrace the principle of organic farming, simply promoting the use of organic fertiliser over chemicals, an award-winning agricultural scholar said yesterday.
Hilltop goes organic (The Sentinel-News)
Customers coming in the door at Hilltop Produce and Garden Center cannot miss the display of organic produce.
No cancer link for mobile phones
No cancer link for mobile phones 18:34pm 30th August 2005 What is RSS? Using a mobile phone for up to 10 years does not appear to increase the risk of brain cancer, scientists have said.
Monsanto under fire over GM crops (Business Report)
Cape Town - Monsanto, the US-based producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), faced some tough questioning in parliament yesterday from sceptical parliamentarians concerned that it was trying to dominate the market for maize and other crops in Africa.
British public supports smoking ban
In the interests of public health, the UK Government is going to start making public places smoke-free - but they plan to exempt public houses not serving food and private clubs.
Which herbs and dietary supplements can help children with nausea, constipation and similar gastrointestinal p
Which herbs and dietary supplements can help children with nausea, constipation and similar gastrointestinal problems?
Organic farming not being fully embraced (Bangkok Post)
The government has failed to fully embrace the principle of organic farming, simply promoting the use of organic fertiliser over chemicals, an award-winning agricultural scholar said yesterday.
How New Heart-Scanning Technology Could Save Your Life — Sep. 05, 2005 — Page 1
Mike Fackelmann had no reason to think he had heart disease. Although his cholesterol was a touch on the high side, he had never experienced any chest pains and had just passed a stress test with flying colors.
In reversal, USDA to allow 'organic' label on cosmetics - San Diego Union Tribune
In reversal, USDA to allow 'organic' label on cosmeticsSan Diego Union Tribune, United States - 26 Aug 2005Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps and other natural-cosmetics companies have won their fight against the government for the right to stamp the "USDA Organic" label on … Organic supplements: victory for the industry Food Navigator -USAUSDA reversal returns meaning to 'organic' The RepublicanUSDA says cosmetics can be labeled organic Mail Tribuneall 6 related
Grains industry to probe GM canola contamination (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The grains industry will carry out its own inquiry into the genetically contaminated canola scare. Small amounts of genetically modified (GM) canola were found in a shipment of grain in Victoria which was sent to Japan.
ORGANIC FOOD FAIR OPENS IN CHINA’S HEILONGJIANG (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Health / Pharmaceuticals The fifth China Organic Food Fair opened Sunday in Qiqihar of Heilongjiang province in Northeast China.