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Free refills from soda fountains no longer on tap in France
Offering free refills from self-service soda fountains has been uncommon in France, but now the practice is illegal.
Jan 27, 2017
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China's recent two-child policy unlikely to lead to short-term population boom, according to new predictions
China's recently introduced universal two-child policy is predicted to have a relatively small effect on population growth, with a likely peak of 1.45 billion in 2029, compared to 1.4 billion in 2023 if the one-child policy ...
Oct 14, 2016
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Grey zone: who will care for Thailand's elderly?
As he wheels his 77-year-old aunt away from Bangkok's first day centre for the elderly, Nakhon reflects on the familial duties that oblige him to juggle night-shift work and care for his ageing relative.
Jul 6, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Ten-fold difference worldwide in new cases of, and deaths from, bowel cancer
There's a 10-fold difference worldwide in the numbers of new cases of bowel cancer and deaths from the disease, finds research published online in the journal Gut.
Feb 1, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Youth violence undermines social and economic development in poorest corners of the world
Youth violence undermines social and economic development, especially in the poorest corners of the world, according to research from McGill University. However, increased government spending on education may be the key to ...
Nov 19, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Rising cancer rates in low and middle income countries threaten economic stability
The rising cost of treating and caring for a growing number of cancer patients threatens economic development in low and middle income countries (LMICs), making prevention a key element of health care plans, according to ...
Oct 1, 2015
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Health
Germany—East-west divide in life expectancy almost overcome
Twenty-five years after reunification, the once considerable differences between life expectancy in eastern and western Germany have almost disappeared for women. East German men have also benefited strongly from unification, ...
Sep 22, 2015
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Health
Stunting remains a challenge in South Africa
Stunting remains stubbornly persistent in South Africa, despite economic growth, political and social transitions, and national nutritional programmes, says a Wits-led research team.
Jul 1, 2015
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Health
The plus side of population aging
Around the world, people are living longer and having fewer children, leading to a population that is older, on average, than in the past. On average, life expectancy in developed countries has risen at a pace of three months ...
Sep 24, 2014
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Many schools are neglecting students' health and wellbeing, warn experts
Many schools in England are neglecting – and may be actively harming - students' health and wellbeing, warn experts in an editorial published in BMJ today. Professor Chris Bonell at the Institute of Education and colleagues ...
May 13, 2014
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