All posts tagged "World Health Organization"

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  Puerto Rico Agriculture sec defends use of glyphosate

  At hearing, Flores objects to Roundup ban, says it would raise costs for farmers, government

  • Posted September 10, 2019
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  The dirty dozen: UN issues list of 12 most worrying bacteria

  LONDON — The World Health Organization has issued a list of the top dozen bacteria most dangerous to humans, warning that doctors are fast running out of treatment options. In a press briefing on Monday, the U.N....

  • Posted February 27, 2017
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  The Shadow of Cancer and its Impact in Puerto Rico

  On World Cancer Day, we review which are the most diagnosed types of cancer in the island and which are the recommended tests to detect them on time

  • Posted February 4, 2017
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  WHO urges countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks

  GENEVA — The U.N. health agency on Tuesday recommended that countries use tax policy to increase the price of sugary drinks like sodas, sport drinks and even 100-percent fruit juices as a way to fight obesity, diabetes...

  • Posted October 11, 2016
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  UN Warns Of Rising Air Pollution Levels In World’s Cities

  Air pollution causes more than 3 million premature deaths each year, the World Health Organization says

  • Posted May 12, 2016
• Spanish Gold Medalist Believes She Contracted Zika In Rio

  SAO PAULO – Spanish Olympic gold medalist Marina Alabau says she got Zika while training in Brazil in December, suffering painful symptoms in an experience that the wind surfer said won’t stop her from competing in the...

  • Posted February 20, 2016
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