In order to be healthy, people need essential amino acids, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and not less than 28 vitamins and minerals. The fish is a healthy protein source with a special nutritional value, rich in essential nutrients: proteins, amino acids, vitamins A, B6, B12, D, and...

In order to be healthy, people need essential amino acids, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and not less than 28 vitamins and minerals. The fish is a healthy protein source with a special nutritional value, rich in essential nutrients: proteins, amino acids, vitamins A, B6, B12, D, and...

The economic costs of adverse health effects associated with exposure to wildfire smoke should be given serious consideration in determining the optimal wildfire management policy. Unfortunately, the literature in this research area is thin. In an effort to better understand the nature of these...

The growing realisation that the benzodiazepines have potential for causing serious harm has caused concern due to their wide and common use. This has stimulated interest in the costs and benefits of their use. This paper is a review of the adverse effects of benzodiazepines, and concentrates on...

The Tobacco Free Initiative announces the release of a WHO Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation scientific advisory note on waterpipe tobacco smoking. This advisory note addresses the growing concerns about the increasing prevalence and potential health effects of tobacco smoking using...

TFI has published a handbook to address the practical elements of various tobacco control measures.

The surge in global commodity prices of the past few years has presented a tremendous development challenge for South Asian countries. The large loss of income from the terms of trade shock has worsened macroeconomic balances, fueled rapid inflation, and hurt growth. Although commodity prices...