News tagged with muslim countries


Is it time for global guidelines on safe levels of drinking?

A comparison of drinking guidelines around the world shows there's little consensus between countries on what constitutes safe or sensible alcohol consumption, say University of Sussex researchers.

Health created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dutch abortion ship heads for Morocco

A Dutch "abortion boat" has set sail for Morocco, its first trip to a Muslim country, to provide abortions to women who are exposed to grave health risks if treated domestically, its organiser said on Monday.

Health created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

German ethics committee tackles circumcision row

A senior member of Germany's ethics committee Thursday called for a compromise in a heated debate over religious circumcision after a court ruled the practice was tantamount to grievous bodily harm.

Other created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 4

Study of HIV increase in Pakistan could benefit other research

Rates of HIV have increased in Pakistan's general population, as the virus has spread beyond at-risk groups to women and their children, according to an international team of researchers, including a University of Florida ...

HIV & AIDS created Aug 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0