Reducing disaster risk is a good investment, and ‘the right thing to do’, says Guterres
There is a strong economic case for climate resilience and reducing the risk of disasters, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said
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Steak is back on the menu, if a new red meat risk review is to be believed
Cutting back on red and processed meat brings few if any health benefits, according to a review of evidence drawn
Read moreSigns DR Congo Ebola outbreak finally ‘on the retreat’ but risk of international spread, ‘still high’
The second worst Ebola outbreak in history is “on the retreat” said the UN’s health agency chief on Wednesday, warning
Read moreMonday’s Daily Brief: Ozone layer heals, ‘regional conflagration’ risk rises over oilfield attacks, South Sudan update, Myanmar genocide threat remains
A recap of Monday’s top stories: The ozone layer is on track to repair; Instability rises over oilfield attacks in
Read moreWith parents in prison, kids at risk for lasting psychiatric problems
(Reuters Health) – Children who have a parent in prison may be more than twice as likely as other kids
Read moreEbola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death
People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying – probably from severe kidney damage –
Read moreSuccessful PTSD treatment tied to lowered diabetes risk
(Reuters Health) – Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who improve with treatment may also lower their risk of developing
Read moreSoft drinks – sugared or low-calorie – may raise the risk of early death
(Reuters Health) – Consumption of soft drinks, whether they’re sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners, may raise the risk of
Read moreItaly’s opposition PD says coalition talks at risk of failure
Talks between Italy’s ruling 5-Star Movement and the opposition Democratic Party (PD) to form a new coalition government are at
Read moreMicroplastic pollution is everywhere, but not necessarily a risk to human health
Tiny plastic particles known as microplastics are “everywhere – including in our drinking-water”, but they are not necessarily a risk
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