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Naomi Watts Encourages AIDS Awareness

Actress Naomi Watts has recently joined the UN in their UNAIDS campaign to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. Over 40 million people suffer from the AIDS virus Worldwide and only 1 in 5 people with the disease recieve any form of treatment.

“Given these stark realities, I could no longer stand on the sidelines,” Naomi said in a UN press conference. When asked about the Bush administrations focus on abstinence rather than contraceptives she added “While it (abstinence) is probably the safest way to avoid it, it is impossible for certain people to practice it……So I am a big believer in the use of contraception.”

Though Naomi is a very busy career actress she has vowed to take as much of her free time as is possible to help the cause. As ‘ UNAIDS Special Representative’ she’ll be emphasising the ‘4 for everyone camapaign’ which highlights prevention, treatment, care and support for all individuals affected by the disease.

I Spy Eye Infection

Cambridge University researchers have made a new kind of dipstick – one you stick in your eye. The dipstick is actually a test for eye infections, which is actually a better way to test for the infection than previous methods.

Help the Environment and Move to a City

Living in a city is a healthier lifestyle choice than living in SUBurban and rural areas. Some maps and analysis are available, the maps show CO2 emissions for a few American cities. The study was commissioned by Center for Neighborhood Technology.

“Our personal transportation choices can and do impact greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change. Households in the city have easier access to public transportation systems, drive less often or shorter distances, and walk or bike to their destinations. With continued investment in public transit and in walking- and biking-friendly neighborhoods, cities can further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve local air quality.”

Via Tom Paine.com

Coke Curbed in Class

Wow.

I must admit that I never thought that I would be writing this: Colas will not be sold in American schools and the largest soda manufactures have agreed to this.

“The nation’s largest beverage distributors have agreed to halt nearly all soda sales to public schools, according to a deal announced Wednesday by the William J. Clinton Foundation.

“This is a bold step forward in the struggle to help 35 million young people lead healthier lives,” the former president said at a news conference. “This one policy can add years and years and years to the lives of a very large number of young people.” “

Weed Fights Cancer

A new gel tested on skin cancer have shown promising results, and the groovy thing is that it is made from a common garden weed. The gel has made the fastest, and the greatest, change in skin cancer when compared to other topical gels after only two applications.

“Initial trials show just two applications of the PEP005 Topical gel on two consecutive days cleared up 71 per cent of basal cell carcinomas, or BCCs, the most common type of skin cancer.”