Archive: 20/06/2018
N. Korea data shows slight children's health gains: UN (Update)
New data from North Korea show a "slight" improvement in children's health, the United Nations reported Wednesday, saying the isolated nation had made a step forward by providing better information about the condition of ...
Jun 20, 2018
Canadian senate clears cannabis legalization
The Canadian Senate voted Tuesday to legalize cannabis, bringing Canada one step closer to becoming the first G7 country to authorize consumption and production of the mind-altering drug.
Jun 20, 2018
Researchers find religious involvement deters recreational and medical marijuana use
Although marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes is at an all-time high in the United States, a team of researchers led by a Florida State University professor has found those who hold strong religious beliefs ...
Jun 20, 2018
Annual southeast Asia haze linked to increased respiratory problems
For more than a decade, Southeast Asia has faced annual haze due to a combination of human activity, natural fires, and climatic factors. A new study published in Respirology reveals that the annual haze is associated with ...
Jun 20, 2018