In this study the quality of Omani and United Arab Emirates bottled water brands which are sold in Oman were assessed by comparing the chemical composition indicated on manufacturer’s label with local and international bottled water standards. Results indicated that all the bottled water brands are complying with local and international standards. According to piper diagram, t...

maria is 17 and from colombia. she leaves her family and friends behind, and heads for the united states to deal drugs. in the final moments of her return to colombia, she decides that she would be better off staying in the united states. latin american identity is a heated topic that has caused a lot of debates in recent years. however the social, political, and cultural aspects of the region ...

Suicide is a well-known public health problem in the United States. Macroeconomic conditions, among many other factors, because of their impacts on psychological well-being of individuals, are thought to be linked to suicide attempts. However, previous research on the relationship between suicide rates and macroeconomic conditions, especially that of labor market conditions, has resulted into a...

The interaction of BRICS stock markets with the United States is studied using an asymmetric Granger causality test based on the frequency domain. This type of analysis allows for both positive and negative shocks over different horizons. There is a clear bivariate causality that runs both ways between the United States stock market and the respective BRICS markets. In addition, both negative a...

There is growing international concern about the risks posed by direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) of prescription pharmaceuticals, including via the internet. Recent trade agreements negotiated by the United States, however, incorporate provisions that may constrain national regulation of DTCA. Some provisions explicitly mention DTCA; others enable foreign investors to seek compensation if ...

a comparison of various health statistics among sweden, the united states of america, and united kingdom reveals that the u.s. is in an inferior situation. this is traced to those acute and communicable diseases which could very easily be prevented. however medical care services require money and this money due to the nature of health care system in the u.s. has to come from the patients. while...

our commentary on forman et al paper explores their thesis that right to health language can frame global health policy responses. we examined human rights discourse in the outcome documents from three 2015 united nations (un) summits and found rights-related terms are used in all three. however, a deeper examination of the discourse finds the documents do not convey the obligations and entitle...