Climate Change Caused California Drought

A lot has been written about the California drought.

A lot. Sadly, and a bit surprisingly, very little of it touches on the climate connection. Which is too ba...

How Can We Make Medication Use In Pregnancy Safer?

Women?? human rights need to be addressed globally in order to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. And healthcare professionals have an important role to play in tackl...

Vatican Announces Major Summit On Climate Change

Catholic officials announced on Tuesday plans for a landmark climate change-themed conference to be hosted at Vatican later this month, the latest in Pope Francis’ fa...

How Foundations Like Ronnie Screwvala's Swades Are Helping Entrepreneurs Emerge From Rural India

For Ronnie Screwvala this was an unusual success story. At a community centre in Khamgaon, a village 166 km south of Mumbai, he engaged a group of 25 rural women, all dress...

World Baby Shower By Shakira And Gerard Pique A Big Hit For UNICEF

“Gerard and I are so happy to know that so many kids will benefit from the generosity of all of those who have participated in the World Baby Shower movement—an...

Get Ready For An Explosion Of Mining On The Ocean Floor

Last week, noted billionaire Richard Branson issued a call for more comprehensive protection of the Arctic, which in turn prompted some people to say rude things to him. Se...

Jessie J Tour Top Fetches $3,200 For Charity

British pop star Jessie J has raised more than $3,200 (£2,000) for cancer research by selling a stage outfit from her recent tour to the highest bidder. The Price Tag...

Mobilizing Community Support Key To Good Maternal And Child Health

Engaging in a dialogue with policymakers, mobilizing public and community support and stimulating positive behaviour are key to ensuring proper maternal and child health, e...

Defeating Polio, The Disease That Paralyzed America

Tens of thousands of Americans — in the first half of the 20th century — were stricken by poliomyelitis. Polio, as it’s known, is a disease that attacks t...