The UN World Water Development Report says almost 20 percent of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water due to failed policies, a lack of resources and environmental problems.

These findings will be outlined next week at the World Water Forum in Mexico

The U.N. bird flu chief says that the spread of the avian flu beyond Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe shows that the chances of a worldwide pandemic are more probable.

However, Dr. David Nabarro also acknowledged that the virus has not yet shown signs of mutation. The virus has caused 88 deaths since 2003, however, most of those infected had contact with infected poultry

A new change in policy blows in to the Windy City on Monday - snuffing out smokers' rights. Some call it the clean air issue. Others say the new smoking ban will hurt Chicago's restaurant industry. But the arguing is over when the no smoking rule goes into effect at most public places tomorrow.

The ordinance that was approved 45-1 by City Council in December, prohibits smoking at nearly all public places, including indoor sports arenas and the hallways and elevators of apartment buildings

A study by the University of Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions shows that an estimated 15 percent of the U.S. workforce works while under the influence of alcohol.

"Clear policies should be in place regarding alcohol impairment and impairment at work," says Doctor Michael Frone, principal investigator of the study, in a Reuters report

A study by the University of Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions shows that an estimated 15 percent of the U.S. workforce works while under the influence of alcohol.

"Clear policies should be in place regarding alcohol impairment and impairment at work," says Doctor Michael Frone, principal investigator of the study, in a Reuters report