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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… Read More

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… Read More

Risk of new heart problems jumps after COVID

Long after recovery from COVID-19, people face significantly higher risks for new heart problems, a… Read More

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… Read More

Disinfecting during pandemic puts asthmatics at risk

Increased cleaning by people with asthma during the pandemic may be triggering flares of their… Read More

Coronavirus: Who is most at risk of dying?

Among those infected with the virus, older adults with preexisting heart conditions or hypertension face… Read More

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… Read More

Shorter people run higher risk of diabetes: study

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

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… Read More

200 political leaders at risk of being disqualified: sources

“Those who failed to submit their details will stand disqualified for the next election,” they… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Dementia risk doubles right after a stroke: study

CALIFORNIA: People who have recently experienced a stroke may be more than twice as likely… Read More

Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk

NEW YORK: People with heavy exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium or copper may be more… Read More

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,… Read More

Flight attendants may have higher cancer rates: Study

U.S. flight attendants may be more likely than other Americans to develop several types of… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Frailty screening predicts risk of poor outcomes after surgery

OTTAWA: A checklist to screen for frailty before surgery could help doctors identify patients who… Read More