Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips
Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Work-related deaths kill nearly 2 million people a year: UN agencies
The study considers 19 occupational risk factors including from illnesses associated with long working hours and air pollution.
Sat Sep 18 2021
D-hammer option to flatten the curve
Vitamin D deficiency is a valid and important risk factor for COVID-19 infection and its severity.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Canada will not restrict AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, says benefits outweigh risk
Health Canada says that a review of data from Europe, Britain and AstraZeneca had not identified specific risk factors.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Breathing with face mask does not alter oxygen level; virus can last nine hours on skin
Obstructive sleep apnea linked with worse COVID-19.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Sauna bathing could be linked to lower risk of dementia in men
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland has found that frequent sauna bathing may be linked with a reduction in the risk of dementia in men.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Up your oat consumption to lower cholesterol suggests new study
New Canadian research has provided yet more evidence to suggest that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Tue Oct 11 2016
One glass of wine daily could increase the risk of breast cancer
Alcohol remains one of the main risk factors for numerous cancers, especially those of the colon, liver, larynx and esophagus.
Sat Aug 22 2015
JPM: Airbus corporate jetliner to replace 16-year-old Boeing Business Jet
Talks to replace the BBJ were initiated two years ago in view of the increasing aircraft maintenance cost due to age and safety risk factors.
Mon Mar 16 2015
Climate change may cause more kidney stones: study
A warming planet is likely to bring more hot days, more sweaty people and more dehydration -- a key risk factor for a surge in kidney stones, researchers said.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Link found between salt, autoimmune disease
A high-salt diet may be a risk factor for autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), according to three papers published in the journal Nature.
Fri Mar 08 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024