Houseplants can help reduce the risk of cancer
Sydney: A study has shown that having plants in your home can help reduce your risk of developing cancer. Researchers from Australia’s University of Technology Sydney, in collaboration with a…
UN agencies warn of rising hunger risk in 18 ‘hotspots’
Sudan, Burkina Faso, Haiti and Mali have been elevated to the highest alert level, joining Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. Additionally, a likely El Niño – a naturally…
The world’s largest nuclear plant is at risk of being shut down by a careless employee
File photo A careless telecommuter compounded the company’s woes after Japan was denied permission to restart work at the world’s largest nuclear power plant due to lapses in safety measures.…
40% of deep sea aquatic life is at risk of extinction
Due to climate change, by the end of this century, a number of life in the depths of the oceans may disappear. Scientists say that by 2100, the number of…
Cardio exercise can reduce the risk of flu and cold deaths
Atlanta: A new study suggests that people who are at high risk of dying from asthma can reduce their risk of death if they increase their cardio exercise. Exercising for…
One billion people in 43 countries face cholera risk, amid ‘bleak’ outlook
In a new alert, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that more countries now face outbreaks, increasing numbers of cases are being reported and the…
Malawi: Over 500,000 children at risk of malnutrition, UNICEF warns
Although the southern African country has made recent progress in reducing chronic malnutrition, the agency said these gains have been threatened by acute food insecurity, compounded by other challenges such…
‘Weak and insufficient’ progress made towards disaster risk reduction
Countries met to review progress on implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – a landmark 2015 agreement to reduce damage, losses and deaths from natural and man-made hazards…
Breathing exercises can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s
Breathing exercises can help ward off painful diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Photo: File Maryland: Although many benefits of different breathing methods have been scientifically proven, a study has now…
Obese boys at higher risk of infertility, study
New research has found that boys who are overweight also have an increased risk of infertility in adulthood. Researchers studying male infertility reviewed medical data on 268 boys ages 2…