Word: healthfulness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...homeless advocates argue that the hard-line laws brush aside the fundamental right to shelter recognized by cities, including New York, for the past decade. What's more, they contend, such approaches are only a Band-Aid. "The homeless problem is not just a housing issue but a mental-health issue, a domestic-violence issue and an economic issue," says Andrew Cuomo, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. His department released a major study last week supporting that argument. "The homeless label covers a plethora of problems," it said...
...Clinton Administration has embraced a multi-pronged solution, pouring $6 billion into services like job training, mental health and drug counseling. These "continuum of care" programs show promise. After receiving such help, 76% of homeless families ended their homeless status, according to the HUD survey. Even some of the get-tough cities are absorbing elements of this model. Memphis, Tenn., and Portland, Ore., send counselors instead of police to deal with the homeless. And California is putting $10 million into a pilot program that gives the homeless long-term counseling to help them get back on their feet...
...major changes to the list is the addition of screenings for hepatitis A and hepatitis C. The hepatitis-A vaccine is being recommended for groups at high risk for the disease, including international travelers, drug users and workers in the food-service, health-care or day-care industry. The test for hepatitis-C virus has been added for all women 13 and older and for women at particularly high risk (women who take intravenous drugs and those who received an organ transplant or a blood transfusion before...
...potential of a new tool for decreasing the environmental impact of agrochemicals and improving the nutritional value of food. Insect- and herbicide-resistant crops substantially decrease the amount of agrochemicals applied in the environment. Similarly, crops engineered with increased vitamin, iron and balanced amino-acid content can improve the health of millions of people. These are the goals of conscientious scientists who want to make positive contributions to the human condition. DANIEL BUSH, Plant Biologist Urbana...
...very best of the human spirit. I've had an opportunity during my work to see the results of hate, hopelessness and despair. Through his unique, moral leadership, Mandela has succeeded in reminding America--and the world--that, together, we can do better. --Donna E. Shalala, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services...