In short,it is essential that we learn the lessons of this crisis, or we risk repeating it."

VOA: standard.2010.04.24

It says in some places, a majority of displaced people get their water from rivers, lakes or streams and this is posing a major health risk.

VOA: standard.2009.09.20

"Exposure to tobacco smoke is a risk factor for cardiac disease already in adolescents, and that's why this study supports that children and adolescents need smoke-free environments."

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

With hundreds of farmers not planting traditional food crops this season, Nkansah believes there is a real risk that the shift to biofuels will result in food shortages.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

"While our study shows that this might not be sufficient to maintain normal weight, it clearly is sufficient to reduce the risk of developing many chronic diseases, including heart disease, certain types of cancer, type two diabetes."

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

"We believe he will be confirmed. There is no doubt there is anger and frustration in this country about the direction of our economy, and about what has happened with excessive risk-taking by big banks, and the American people having to lend their hard-earned money to bail them out.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24