Can the death of Confederate General ‘Stonewall’ Jackson shed light on the mental nature of health?
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Interview: Catholic Relief Services in Afghanistan
It is the war against poverty in Afghanistan which is often overlooked.
Read More »1000 Days of Peril in Yemen: The Children Must Be Fed
For a newborn child in Yemen the greatest danger lies in lack of nutrition.
Read More »Don’t Drink the Water: 8 Glasses a Day Theory Questioned
Scottish doctor Mary McCartney calls this recommendation "nonsense" and cites that there are no clear studies or convincing evidence to support this claim.
Read More »Book Review: The Energy Glut: The Politics of Fatness in an Overheating World by Ian Roberts with Phil Edwards
Every council planner and every councillor should read this book.
Read More »Who Knew That Standing Firm on “Scientific Evidence” Could Be So Controversial?
Recent reports cast doubt on the validity of "scientific evidence" in health care.
Read More »A Tale of Two Mother’s Days: Afghanistan and Norway
Afghanistan and Norway shared news headlines this week, one for better, the other for worse.
Read More »Clinton to Rally Support for Global Hunger Fight
The United States spent about $667 billion on defense last year, but only $17 billion on humanitarian and poverty-focused development assistance.
Read More »The Other Half of Suicide: Who is the LaShonda Armstrong in Your Life?
Yes, you can assume the distressed person is going to do something that won't be pretty.
Read More »College Students Medicate More, Seek Counseling in Wake of Recession
Diminished economic prospects are a major factor in the increased use of mental health services by college students.
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