by Amina Ismail & Noor Wazwaz | Nov 4, 2013 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — A new United Nations report says the world has work to do to reduce the number of young girls becoming mothers too soon. Despite a decrease in adolescent pregnancies in the last 15 years, the United Nations Population Fund said each day 20,000 girls...
by Mattie Quinn | Nov 4, 2013 | Science + Technology, Topics
Developing countries have long lists of problems—illiteracy, disease, hunger, corruption. There’s one more problem that has gotten less attention, until recently: lightning strikes, which cause a disproportionately high number of deaths in developing countries....
by Summer Nettles | Oct 24, 2013 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON – Pet owners are seeking safe, healthy treats in the aftermath of a Food and Drug Administration update on an investigation into jerky treats causing illnesses in cats and dogs. In a letter to veterinarians Tuesday, the FDA said there have been “3,000...
by Jayna Omaye | Oct 24, 2013 | Immigration, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Workers with disabilities are paid about 10 percent less than other workers in similar jobs, and 8 percent less in total compensation, including wages, health insurance and vacation time, according to a new Cornell University study. Research by...
by Summer Nettles | Oct 23, 2013 | Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON – A study released Tuesday reveals that employees believe the Affordable Care Act will cause their insurance premiums to rise and, according to a leading health care actuary, they are right – at least initially. The National Business Group on Health, whose...
by Abby Theodros | Oct 15, 2013 | Politics, Science + Technology, Topics
think before you ink from Medill Washington on Vimeo. WASHINGTON–The District’s department of health proposed a set of tattoo regulations citing public safety issues earlier this month. Possible tattoo reforms range from sanitation efforts to a 24-hour...
