Enlarge / Flooding in Pakistan’s Sindh province. (credit: Ali Hyder Junejo) In August, Pakistan set destructive records as it averaged more than triple its normal August monsoon rainfall. In the southern provinces of Sindh and Balochistan, the number was seven to eight times the average. The resulting flooding killed around 1,500 people and displaced more […]
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What causes high blood pressure? Doctor reveals eight risk factors you need to know
WHAT causes high blood pressure? In many cases it’s not clear the exact cause of the condition, but according to Dr Dawn Harper there are several things that can increase your risk.
Prediabetes symptoms: Five factors which increase your risk of the condition developing
PREDIABETES is what experts describe as a pre-diagnosis of diabetes. Diabetes can lead to life-threatening complications so it’s important to carry out appropriate measures to control your blood sugar levels. You should be tested for pre diabetes if you fall under these five risk factors.
Is your holiday destination putting you at risk? Danger factors ranked highest here
Choosing a holiday destination for 2018 is no longer just about good weather and good food. One of the most important things to factor in is the safety of a country and the risk it poses to tourists. A study conducted by law firm Rubens Kress & Mulholland ranked thirteen popular holiday destinations with four […]
4 risk factors could reset the yield curve
AP/Carolyn Kaster The Treasury yield curve can hint at what investors expect future rates and inflation to be. If US growth keeps up and the Fed tightens monetary policy, it’s widely thought that yields on the front-end could rise more than those on the back this year. But other factors are at play — including […]
4 factors for enterprises to consider when adopting AR
GUEST: Augmented reality has the potential to revolutionize the way you do business. When implemented correctly, AR can improve efficiencies, decrease errors, and virtually eliminate knowledge gaps by implementing on-demand training. But to be effective, the deployment needs to be executed in a way that fits your needs, serves your objectives, and…Read More
Bowel cancer symptoms: Six factors that put you more at risk of getting the disease
BOWEL cancer symptoms can be subtle and can often be mistaken for those of less serious health conditions. A persistent change in bowel habits is one of the most notable signs. It is one of the most common cancers in the UK, and there are six factors believed to increase your risk of getting the […]
Prostate cancer symptoms: Six factors that can increase risk of disease developing
PROSTATE CANCER symptoms can be hard to identify, especially in the early stages, which is why it’s important to recognise all the signs and to take a test and check. It isn’t known exactly what causes the disease, but a number of things can increase your risk of developing the condition.
Prostate cancer symptoms: Six factors that can increase risk of disease developing
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and because it develops slowly there may be no signs you have it in the early stages. Symptoms often become apparent when your prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine form the bladder to the penis – the urethra. […]
I’m a financial planner, and these are the 4 factors that will determine your financial success
Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock There are a few factors you should keep in mind in order to achieve future financial success. Know how long you plan to work and how you’ll invest your money. It’s also important to consider how much you’ll want to spend in retirement, and how long you might live, in order to know […]