On 18 October 2011, the EU Court of Justice passed a historic judgment on the patenting of projects that involved stem cells obtained from human embryos, which would then be destroyed.  The ruling would have far-fetching repercussion on the already controversial aspect of obtaining and utilizing stem cell for research and therapeutic use. The ruling, the Court indicated would apply to all the countries that form the European Union.

The continuous and sustained effort to combat tuberculosis worldwide is showing results. According to a study carried out by World Health Organization, the number of people affected by this dreadful respiratory disease has come down from 9 million cases registered in 2005 to 8.8 million global cases in 2010.

University of Haifa carried out a study on behavioral differences between private and public sector with special emphasis on the role and impact of emotional intelligence on the attitude towards the workplace.  This study, which was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Prof Eran Vigoda-Gadot, won the ‘Outstanding Doctorate Award’ from the Israeli Political Science Association.

It was a historic moment when President Obama signed the United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on 23 March 2010. The coverage of this reformative healthcare law commenced on 1 January 2011. The law has kick-started comprehensive health insurance reforms that would need four years to come in full force. By 2014 the adjustments would have been made at all levels in health insurance agencies and new coverage parameters would offer the full advantage as designed by this law.

Sexual dysfunction and desire disorders can affect anyone, both men and women, and occur at any age. Supposed to be fulfilling sexuality may weigh heavily on the shoulders of a couple.