Number of Obese Growing on Global Scale

From California to China, rich and poor alike pack on dangerous pounds
Stephen J. Hedges
October 5, 2007

Children Trafficked From Asia to UK to Work in Cannabis Factories

Decriminalizing marijuana has an unintended consequence
Nina Lakhani
September 27, 2007

Huge Effort Urged on Global Warming

Former US President Bill Clinton claims that fighting global warming makes economic sense
Chrystia Freeland
September 28, 2007

Spread of Viral Diseases

Scientists buzz about the spread of mosquitoes, blaming globalization rather than global warming
Paul Reiter
October 5, 2007

Health Officials Seek Help from U.S. to Control Virus

Implementing more stringent infection control measures for SARS.
Lawrence Altman
April 23, 2003
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