This represents a six-year increase since 1990, according to a new health-statistics report from the World Health Organization. The average for women is 73 years; for men, 68 years. However, despite improvement, the Eastern Mediterranean Region, Southeast Asia and Africa are all below average at 68, 67 and 58 years, respectively. Sierra Leone has the shortest life expectancy at 46 years, while Japan has the longest life expectancy for women at … [Read more...]
Project Peanut Butter
Most of us have it as a breakfast staple every day and don't give it a second thought. But the humble peanut butter has the potential to save millions of lives every year. Sound like a far fetched pipedream? Then consider the possibility that malnourished children could be saved from death just by eating a food source that was easily accessible and cheap. Enter Project Peanut Butter, which is aiming to save two million children by 2015. … [Read more...]