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World’s wildlife more at risk than realised – study

The world's wildlife may be in more trouble than scientists have so far reported, new research published on Thursday suggests. While scientists have assessed the...

Risk of debt default: APTMA demands ‘energy emergency’ in Pakistan

KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed concern over the country's economic situation and demanded the government to impose 'energy emergency' in...

Risk of new heart problems jumps after COVID

Long after recovery from COVID-19, people face significantly higher risks for new heart problems, a large study has found. Researchers at the U.S. Department of...

A third of global farmland at ‘high’ pesticide pollution risk

A third of the planet's agricultural land is at "high risk" of pesticide pollution from the lingering residue of chemical ingredients that can leach into water supplies and threaten biodiversity

Disinfecting during pandemic puts asthmatics at risk

Increased cleaning by people with asthma during the pandemic may be triggering flares of their disease, a new report suggests

Coronavirus: Who is most at risk of dying?

Among those infected with the virus, older adults with preexisting heart conditions or hypertension face a sharply higher risk.

Oil drops more than 1% as investors recalibrate risk in Middle East

The gains followed fears of escalating conflict and potential Middle East supply disruptions after US drone strike in Baghdad that killed Iran’s Qassem Soleimani.

Shorter people run higher risk of diabetes: study

Some 420 million people around the world today suffer from diabetes.

Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO

WHO says that microplastics larger than 150 micrometres are not likely to be absorbed by the human body.

200 political leaders at risk of being disqualified: sources

“Those who failed to submit their details will stand disqualified for the next election,” they said.

Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk: study

PARIS: Women's bodies undergo a "striking" change during a specific week of pregnancy that can significantly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer later...

International aid saves 700 million lives but gains at risk: report

LONDON: International aid financing and innovation has helped to save nearly 700 million lives in the past 25 years, but those gains could be...

Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke: study

CALIFORNIA: People who have recently experienced a stroke may be more than twice as likely to develop dementia than individuals who haven’t had a...

Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk

NEW YORK: People with heavy exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium or copper may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, a review of existing...

Bitcoin slips below $8,000 as investors step away from risk

NEW YORK: Bitcoin briefly fell below $8,000 as investors scaled back their exposure to cryptocurrenices, after a sell-off in shares of technology and internet...

Flight attendants may have higher cancer rates: Study

U.S. flight attendants may be more likely than other Americans to develop several types of cancer including tumors of the breast, uterus, cervix, thyroid,...

An egg a day helps lower risk of heart disease

A Chinese study suggests that people who eat an egg just about every day may have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke...

Red meat linked to liver disease, diabetes risk factor: study

NEW YORK: People who eat lots of processed and red meat are at increased risk of developing chronic liver disease and insulin resistance, a...

Crypto assets don’t pose a risk – yet: study

PARIS: Virtual currencies and so-called crypto assets do not, yet, pose a systemic risk, the body which makes recommendations about the financial system said...

Frailty screening predicts risk of poor outcomes after surgery

OTTAWA: A checklist to screen for frailty before surgery could help doctors identify patients who are most likely to have poor outcomes and repeat...

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