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Articles related to "Population"
Asian Americans and Diabetes Asian Americans appear to be more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general American population. Since Asian Americans are four times less likely to be obese, doctors are late to diagnose them as diabetic. Help us spread the word among the medical and Asian American communities. diabetes • heart disease • asian americans • communication • diet
World Health Day 2006 Celebrate health care workers in an effort to encourage more people to seek careers in the field and reduce staffing shortages. world health day • working together for health • nursing shortage • shortage of health care workers • health care shortage crisis
Turkey, Iraq and the Kurds: Can Anyone Actually Leave The Kurds The situation between the Kurds, Turkey, and Iraq has heated up once again. The Kurds demand their own enclave to call their own, which Turkey and Iraq have supressed, fearing they would destabilize the region. iraq • turkey • invasions • kurdish • resistance
Botswana Human - Elephant Conflict With both human and elephant numbers rising, preventing human-elephant conflict in Botswana will be key to preserving one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. african elephant • human-animal conflict in botswanna • crop damage • compensation schemes • incentive programs
Cherokee and Slavery Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation. cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
Popular Autism Myths With autism being diagnosed in 1 in every 166 children, autism awareness is on the rise. Unfortunately, there are still a number of myths associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. autism • myths • asd • popular • rainman
Microclimates Many world-renowned gardens utilize both natural and manipulated microclimates to achieve drama and beauty. Designers of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England and Butterstream Gardens, in County Meath, The Irish Republic exploited existing structures like old brick walls and buildings along with natural influences such as compass direction, water, and large trees. The Isle of Wight surrounded by waters of the Solent is a "working example" of bodies of water influencing a regional or neighborhood microclimate. environmental factors • environmental features • microclimate • microclimates • altitude
I'm entitled! Too many people claim real and imagined entitlement to all sorts of things without giving a thought to corresponding obligations. ethical egoism • entitlement • obligation • hawks • doves
MOm Cares for Monk Seals in Greece Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive. endangered mediterranean monk seal • wildlife rehabilitation • national marine park • environmental education • ecological research
Nickel-a-Meal Against Obesity As tobacco legal strategies come under fire, local and national empowerment strategies are offered as ways to best address obesity and related health challenges. community empowerment • obesity • diabetes • brazil • fome zero
Tragedy of the Commons tragedy of the commons • overpopulation • environment • market collapse • garret hardin
Pitfalls of the ANA Test Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test. autoantibodies • immunoglobulins • antibodies • autoimmune • antinuclear
Soon: a Dyslexia Test A genetic test for dyslexia could be available soon. This article looks briefly at the news from genetics and the possible impact of such a test on education. dyslexia • genetics • special education • blood test • specific learning disability
Swine Flu becomes Pandemic The A(H1N1) virus, or swine flu as it is more commonly known has become a pandemic, spurring governments into recognising it as a health crisis. swine flu • world influenza pandemic • world health organisation • a(h1n1) virus • swine flu pandemic
Trail Review: Blue Mountain Reservation in New York Blue Mountain Reservation in New York blue mountain reservation • peekskill ny
Arrivederci "Sopranos” Study proves 74% of young people have formed their image of Italian Americans from the media. "sopranos" • tv • italian americans • stereotypes • violence
Definition of Aboriginal The myth of race has long dominated definitions of Aboriginality in Australia, impacting on the plethora of Aboriginal policies that continue to marginalise our peoples. aboriginal descent • aboriginal welfare • definition of aboriginality • aboriginal identity • indigenous claim
Discussion on CAFTA Passed by the US Congress in the middle of the night by just one vote, CAFTA raised many questions about the intention of the Government. The trade agreement is slowly wi cafta • cafta-dr • nafta • trade agreements • wto
Frog Totems Totems are found in many cultures and belief systems around the world. Discover the mystical power of the frog and learn how to harness its power. frogs • totems • frog magic • frog mythology • frogs in egypt
Hong Kong's Reversion: There's Always Two Sides to the Story chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
The Real Bermuda Triangle: Finding a settlement between Israel, Syria and Lebanon syrian • israeli • lebanese • beirut • security zone
Belgian Catholic Ceremonies Here is some statistical background information on the Catholicism of Belgium and Flanders, to accompany the articles on "Food for Special Occasions". catholicism belgium • catholic belgium • catholic flanders • catholicism flanders • baptism belgium
On the Edge in Narva The Baltic state of Estonia still has the Russian influence of its days in the USSR - and if you visit a border town like Narva, the presence of Russia is even clearer. narva russian estonian border • eastern towns of estonia • bus to st petersburg • narva river • narva castle
Smith Convinces Settlers to Work Some of the Jamestown "gentlemen" refuse to work. John Smith tells them that if they don't work they will not eat. The London Company makes harsh demands. Smith is nearly john smith • jamestown • virginia • america • powhatan
Bicknell’s Thrush After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline. bicknell's thrush • history • range • conservation status • catharus bicknelli
Information Operations Roadmap The Department of Defense in the United States has developed a strategy for waging war through information, offensive network attacks, and multi-media campaigns. information operation roadmap • war on terror • department of defense • donald rumsfeld • psyops
Stop Cluster Bombs The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions. stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
A Weighty Issue The French consider Americans to be a nation of fat people. A first look at Paris in comparison seems to reveal a collective anorexia. The ideal is probably somewhere in between. french • weight • fat americans • french food
Alexander Graham Bell The life, times and and many achievements of one of the world's greatest inventors. alexander graham bell • inventor • invention • the telephone • elocution
Anthropomorphism Talks about humanizing your dog and explains SOME of the advantages in owning a dog! anthropomorphism • humanizing your dog • dog people • cat people • purebred dogs
Before Jamestown Gilbert starts a colony at New Foundland. Drake returns the Roanoke settlers to England. The second Roanoke group disappears. early american settlements • england • gilbert • drake • roanoke
Bye-Bye Bambi: A Battle for Keeps! Do you have a deer problem at your house? Strategies and means for easing the pain -- without resorting to drastic measures. deer problems • gardens • gardening • control measures |
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