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World population growth stabilizes as birth rate slows to sustainable level International Herald Tribune - 2 hours ago
Falling levels of infant mortality, along with increased access to birth control, are resulting in a stable and sustainable world population, says a report from the UK think-tank Optimum Population Trust. "We are pleased to note that the crisis seems... Report cites improved women's rights in developing nations Voice of America Vatican relents on birth control in landmark decision Chicago Tribune RealClearPolitics - Pioneer Times-Journal - Gulf News - Monsters and Critics.com all 456 news articles » Childhood obesity rates drop sharply Washington Post - 4 hours ago The food industry took a gamble when it voluntarily stopped using high fructose corn syrup, and school districts took a risk in offering more vegetarian lunch options, but the results are in: obesity rates among children ages 6-18 have plummeted by more than 70%... As crime rates fall, more kids are playing outside Chicago Tribune Researchers closing in on diabetes cure MSNBC OpEdNews - Forbes - Associated Content - Houston Chronicle all 428 news articles » Economic Gap Narrowing As Real Wages Rise Newsweek - 1 hour ago Reversing a decades-long trend, the poor are getting richer and the rich are, well, a bit less rich. Economists note several causes for this welcome reversal, including the overhaul of the tax code, ... Affordable housing levels rise in most US, Canada cities CNN Microlending miracle—huge gains in seen developing world Guardian Unlimited Forbes - NDTV.com - Reuters Canada - Bloomberg all 2,107 news articles » |
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