Measure intends to extend health insurance coverage to 32 million Americans currently without it Kent Klein | White House 23 March 2010 President Barack Obama signs the health care bill in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, 23 M...
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and interact with others. For decades some parents, researchers and doctors have debated a possible link between autism and vaccines that conta...
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that we get through exposure to sunlight and through diet. Without enough Vitamin D, we are at risk for rickets, osteoporosis and bone fractures. Now, researchers have found that Vitamin D deficiency is also associa...
When a heart attack occurs outside of a hospital, death is frequently the outcome, but a new study has shown that rapid intervention using two strategies can increase the chances for survival. Emergency physician Arthur Kellermann, a senior principal...
New research suggests ayahuasca, a jungle vine found in the Peruvian rainforest, can have a powerful effect on the human central nervous system when brewed with other plants. Researchers say one of ayahuasca's most promising uses could be in treating...
Joe DeCapua 23 March 2010 In July, the worlds largest AIDS conference will be held in Vienna, Austria. About 25 thousand people are expected to attend the meeting, which will focus on HIV/AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The theme of the 18th...
A planned state visit to Washington by French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the end of March may be overshadowed by European allegations of protectionism against the U.S. Leaders of France, Britain and Germany accuse the U.S. Defense Department of alt...
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is urging Israel and the Palestinians to avoid actions that could derail efforts to restart peace talks in the Middle East. Mr. Blair told VOA correspondent Meredith Buel construction of Jewish settlements in...
The U.N. Deputy Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Juba, South Sudan, Lise Grande, says the number of internal conflicts in the semi-autonomous region has risen from last year's levels. What we saw last year was a very sharp rise in inter-triba...
Before Sierra Leone's April 27 launch of free health care for pregnant women and children under five, the United Nations Children's Fund is stockpiling $7 million worth of medicine. In one month's time, the country will launch an ambitious plan to pr...
The head of the NATO training mission is in Europe this week with his Afghan counterparts to attend the Afghan National Police Development conference in Brunssum, Holland, discussing the progress of the mission and soliciting support for more assista...
Providing emergency contraception before it's needed does not affect unwanted pregnancy rate Philip Graitcer | Atlanta, Georgia 22 March 2010 Family planning experts wondered if having emergency contraceptives on hand would prevent unwanted pregnanci...
Researchers find circadian clock in Monarch's antenna plays a major role in navigation Shelley Schlender | Michoacn, Mexico 22 March 2010 Scientists believe antennas are critical to the navigation of the Monarch butterfly. Related Links Monarch Watch...
Video adds a personal touch to an often impersonal process Kavitha Cardoza | Washington, DC 22 March 2010 Elsa Vande Vegte's video submission is a favorite of the GMU admissions staff. Related Links George Mason University GMU Videos Paola's video El...
Maya Enista's millennial generation utilizes social media to build a stronger democracy Rosanne Skirble | Washington DC 22 March 2010 Maya Enista launching a new Mobilize.org initiative on Nov. 11, 2009, with Sway from MTV. Maya Enista is living an A...
