The forms ask for the reason for journey, any risks they might encounter, and what actions have been taken to mitigate the risk, before deciding if the risk is “acceptable”. picked by tigertony 10 months ago

Thousands of children across the South of England may be at risk from the E. coli bug in what looks to be the largest UK outbreak linked to transmission from farm animals picked by ruthstark 2 months ago

Curtin University of Technology researchers have found that long-term consumption of green tea can dramatically reduce the risk of ischemic stroke. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Sunlight helps reduce women's risk of breast cancer because the body manufactures the active form of vitamin D from exposure to sunlight picked by Proverb 2 years ago

Children exposed to higher levels of cat allergen in their first 2 years of life may be at greater risk of becoming allergic to the animals, a new study from Germany shows. However, the risk of sensitization at 6 years old seems to disappear. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

People with type O blood have a lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer (yay), say US researchers.

The researchers believe the study may also help explain what causes one of the deadliest kinds of cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Low fat milk, cheese and yoghurts could reduce the risk of certain cancers by almost a quarter in women, researchers have found. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Older Chinese women who eat a Western-style diet loaded with meats and sweets appear to have a greater risk for breast cancer than women who eat mainly soy and vegetables. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Eating nuts or peanut butter can help cut the risk of heart disease among women with Type 2 diabetes, research suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Cheap, convenient and casual, baseball caps and flip-flops have acquired a trendy charm. Those qualities have made them must-wear accessories for teens, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners or anyone trying to keep cool during the sweltering days of summer.

However, flip-flips and baseball caps could pose a hidden health risk from skin cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Dozens of men who whipped and cut their backs for a gory Good Friday ceremony in the Philippines risk contracting rabies after a fellow flagellant died of the virus earlier this month. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have identified a single mutation in a gene used in brain development that is responsible for doubling the risk for Autism. picked by capriccio 3 years ago

The more alcoholic drinks that men have at any time of day - not just before bedtime - the greater are the risks of breathing problems during sleep, a new study shows. However, this effect was not seen among women. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The experience of being mistaken for a criminal is almost a rite of passage for African-American men. Security guards shadow us in stores. Troopers pull us over for the crime of “driving while black.” Nighttime pedestrians cower by us on the streets. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Fact: Women tend to use more medical services than men even if you factor out childbirth. This means that women pay more for insurance the same as any other group that has a higher risk pays more for their insurance. Unfair says some who think the costs should be spread to those who don't use the services. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

3,000 competitors roll and tumble down a steep hill to chase after a giant cheese.

The photos cracks me up lol. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Britain's top health protection watchdog is pressing for a formal investigation into the hazards of using wireless communication networks in schools amid mounting concern that they may be damaging children's health. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Scientists found that tea-drinkers were at least 65 per cent less likely to get certain types of tumour. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A commercial fishing boat pulls in a net full of shrimp or tuna and finds a loggerhead sea turtle mixed in with the catch.

Biologists say these takings can happen every day among fishing fleets off the Southeast coast. Those numbers can add up to thousands annually for a turtle species that has traveled the oceans for 200 million years but now faces a growing array of threats. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Newest Research Shows.

Sorry folks, didnt mean to rain on your Wacky Tabacky Parade.

(May I also Point out that Scientist are still out on wether Eggs are good for you or not, so take this with a grain of salt.) picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago