/tags/world-health-organization-who World Health Organization (WHO) en-US Copyright »ĘąÚÍřÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:08:13 GMT /health/2018-11-30/measles-increase-worldwide-but-remain-low-in-mountain-west The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that measles cases around the world increased by 31… Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:08:13 GMT /health/2018-11-30/measles-increase-worldwide-but-remain-low-in-mountain-west Stephanie Daniel /science/2018-04-06/group-of-scientists-says-usda-is-betraying-science-and-the-public The Union of Concerned Scientists released a report this week saying that the Department of Agriculture has "sidelined science" and "betrayed farmers.”… Fri, 06 Apr 2018 22:54:10 GMT /science/2018-04-06/group-of-scientists-says-usda-is-betraying-science-and-the-public Rae Ellen Bichell /health/2016-10-25/soda-taxes-coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you Taxes on sugary drinks, the current cause cĂ©lèbre in public health circles, are enjoying a moment in the spotlight this voting season. At least four… Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:00:00 GMT /health/2016-10-25/soda-taxes-coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you Harvest Public Media /business/2015-07-21/farmers-watch-as-scientists-weigh-in-on-common-farm-herbicides Farmers count on chemical herbicides to keep their fields weed-free. In the last few months though, scientists brought together by the International… Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT /business/2015-07-21/farmers-watch-as-scientists-weigh-in-on-common-farm-herbicides Grant Gerlock /npr-news/2014-04-09/who-calls-for-high-priced-drugs-for-millions-with-hepatitis-c About 150 million people worldwide have hepatitis C, and all should be assessed and treated, the World Health Organization says. The cost of screening and drugs means that won't happen soon. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:54:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-09/who-calls-for-high-priced-drugs-for-millions-with-hepatitis-c Richard Knox /npr-news/2014-04-08/the-ebola-outbreak-3-weeks-in-dire-but-not-hopeless In Guinea, an aggressive strain of the virus has claimed over 100 lives and invaded the capital city. But while it may take months to contain the outbreak, there already are survivors. Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:56:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-08/the-ebola-outbreak-3-weeks-in-dire-but-not-hopeless Ofeibea Quist-Arcton /2014-04-02/why-anthropologists-join-an-ebola-outbreak-team All the medical care in the world won't help if you don't know how to persuade the locals to take proper precautions. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:58:00 GMT /2014-04-02/why-anthropologists-join-an-ebola-outbreak-team Linda Poon /environment/2014-03-13/no-water-no-problem-for-cu-boulders-new-solar-toilet The University of Colorado Boulder has created a solar-powered toilet that will soon be unveiled in India. Yes, a solar-powered toilet. While a toilet… Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:55:36 GMT /environment/2014-03-13/no-water-no-problem-for-cu-boulders-new-solar-toilet Nathan Heffel /npr-news/2013-11-12/who-calls-typhoons-medical-challenges-monumental As horrific as Haiyan has been, the disaster likely won't reach the same level of death and injury as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 or Haiti's 2010 quake, disaster specialists say. Better communication systems in the disaster area are one reason why. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 07:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-11-12/who-calls-typhoons-medical-challenges-monumental Richard Knox /npr-news/2013-10-30/violence-chaos-let-polio-creep-back-into-syria-and-horn-of-africa The number of polio cases globally sank to an all-time low in 2012. But outbreaks in Syria and Somalia this year are jeopardizing efforts to eradicate the virus. A recent visit to the Somali-Ethiopian border highlights just how easily polio can regain a foothold in rural, insecure communities. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-10-30/violence-chaos-let-polio-creep-back-into-syria-and-horn-of-africa Jason Beaubien