25 h. ago Myanmar earthquake deaths set to pass 3,000 as looming monsoon sparks urgent call for aid

Torrential rains are expected next month, but many at the epicentre in Mandalay and Sagaing are still sleeping in the streetsThe death toll from the worst earthquake to hit Myanmar in a century is expected to surpass 3,000 on Wednesday, as humanitarian agencies urged other countries to ramp up aid ahead of the monsoon rains.Close to the epicentre, in the decimated cities of Mandalay and Sagaing, traumatised survivors slept in the street, with the stench of corpses trapped under the rubble permeating the disaster zone. Water, food and medicine are in short supply, and the monsoon could hit in May. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Pennon costs surge to £36m after South West Water parasite outbreak in Devon

The outbreak in May last year left some people in hospital and hundreds ill after contamination of the water supply in Brixham.

Economics

4 d. ago Not all UPFs are bad for you! New scale shows how to make better choices

A new way of measuring the health risks of food has been released today - one of the world's most prominent scientists spoke exclusively to WalesOnline

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6 d. ago Doctor reveals surprising food that could spike your risk of ultra

The warning comes as experts battle to understand a disturbing rise in bowel cancers in under 50s in the UK and the US.

Society

7 d. ago EU calls for households to stockpile 72 hours of food amid war risks

Commission issues 30-step plan for dealing with increased threats including Russian aggression

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8 d. ago Warning about most risky food prep mistake that EVERYONE makes

Food safety experts have warned against relying on a very common test to check if food is safe to eat. It comes amid a series of food poisoning outbreaks in the UK.

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9 d. ago FSA verdict on food safety risks after bird flu found in sheep in England

Health officials say the risk to the public remains "very low"

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1 week ago NYC will eventually have to abandon part of its water supply if it keeps getting saltier

Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs

Politics

1 week ago Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN

Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sourcesRetreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 billion people around the world, the UN has warned, as current “unprecedented” rates of melting will have unpredictable consequences.Two-thirds of all irrigated agriculture in the world is likely to be affected in some way by receding glaciers and dwindling snowfall in mountain regions, driven by the climate crisis, according to a Unesco report. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Eating one food instead of usual snacks 'reduces key risk factors for heart disease'

A new study has found that eating a certain food instead of your usual snacks can help to reduce key risk factors for heart disease including cholesterol levels

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2 w. ago ‘My farm makes me just £50 a week – Labour’s scrapping of £1bn subsidy scheme will be devastating’

As Labour closes the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) for new applications, the party faces a backlash from farmers who say the decision will further put the country’s food security at risk

Economics

2 w. ago The 10 traditional Scottish dishes most at risk of extinction

A new study has found that some traditional Scottish dishes are no longer as popular as they once were, and may end up no longer being made.

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2 w. ago I'm the scientist who found Red Dye No.3 was bad for kids... here's why my work overstated the risk

Dr Joseph Borzelleca, 94, who studied the dye in 1987, said his work on male rats did not show that the dye raised the risk of someone developing cancer.

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2 w. ago One common food eaten in Japanese meals could lower your cancer risk

They are a staple of East Asian diets and are consumed in a variety of ways

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2 w. ago Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Experts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and protect communities from floods

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3 w. ago The natural Ozempic alternatives that can help fight food cravings – without the health risks

Weight management drugs may sound like a quick solve – but there are plently of everyday lifestyle changes that you can make

Society

3 w. ago At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks

RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movementAt least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to liberal-leaning New York – are rushing to pass laws outlawing commonly used dyes and other chemical additives in foods, citing a need to protect public health.In one of the most far-reaching efforts, West Virginia last week advanced a sweeping ban on a range of common food dyes that have been linked to health problems, particularly for children, with overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago We’re facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source

Pfas are poisoning our soil and polluting our lungs. The EPA is finally sounding the alarm – but that’s not enoughSeveral years ago, I made a movie called Dark Waters, which told the real-life story of a community in West Virginia poisoned by Pfas “forever chemicals”. DuPont – a chemical manufacturing plant – contaminated the local water supply, killing cows and wildlife, making its workers sick and exposing local residents to toxic chemicals. It was an environmental horror story.It’s still happening across the country. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas

Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaoticIsrael is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent attempt to ramp up pressure on Hamas amid increasingly chaotic multi-track negotiations over the fragile ceasefire in the territory.The potential consequences of the Israeli decision for the 2.3 million residents of the devastated Palestinian territory are unclear, as most rely on diesel-fuelled generators for power. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Substituting this everyday food item can reduce cancer death risk by 17%, study finds

A simple diet swap could boost longevity, new research suggests

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