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A municipal health worker carries out fumigation on a street as part of the city’s efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus vector

WHO holds emergency meeting on Zika virus

The UN body, criticised for being slow to act, is urged by the scientist who co-discovered Ebola to declare a global emergency.

  • Matthew Weaver
4 min read
Researchers examining the diets of almost 500 000 people in China recorded that those who ate spicy foods one or two days a week had a 10% reduced risk of death.
FOOD

Frequent spicy meals linked to human longevity

Seven-year study of adults in China matches regular consumption of spicy foods, such as chilli peppers, to 14% reduced risk of death

  • Matthew Weaver
3 min read
RAPE

Sexual coercion ‘normal’ in UK

Almost 10% of women in Britain have been raped, according to a recent lifestyle survey, writes Haroon Siddique.

  • Matthew Weaver
4 min read
Haiti: Aid agencies ‘jostle’ for position
AID AGENCIES

Haiti: Aid agencies ‘jostle’ for position

The earthquake has highlighted the competitive ethos of large NGOs, writes Matthew Weaver.

  • Matthew Weaver
3 min read