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Up to 45 percent of dementia risk can be prevented, delayed: WHO

Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.

1 week ago
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The delicate balance of hormones

Often blamed but rarely understood, hormones influence nearly every aspect of health. Experts explain why balance matters for both women and men. ...

1 week ago
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Multidisciplinary care gains ground in Indonesia's cancer treatment

As cancer cases climb in Indonesia, hospitals are increasingly combining genetic testing with multidisciplinary teams of specialists to speed up diagnoses, tailor treatments and improve patient outcomes. ...

1 month ago

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Children carried COVID-19 home from childcare centers, infecting family members: US report

Twelve children who likely contracted COVID-19 at three childcare operations in Utah infected some of their parents and siblings, according to a US study, adding to evidence that very young kids can transmit the disease.

5 years ago
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US govt study highlights COVID-19 risk from bars and restaurants

A new study by US health authorities published Thursday provided more data showing that, when it comes to catching COVID-19, visiting bars and restaurants is far more dangerous than going shopping, working from an office or using public transport.

5 years ago
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Reaching out, resilience, key to tackling mental health problems during pandemic

A clinical psychologist gave tips for responding to anxious and uncomfortable feelings through the “grounding” technique.

5 years ago
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Speak softly and scatter fewer coronavirus particles, say researchers

More quiet zones in high-risk indoor spaces could help to cut coronavirus contagion risks, after a study showed that lowering speaking volume can reduce the spread of the disease.

5 years ago
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Drawn-out pandemic causes various mental health problems: Groups

Two Indonesian health institutions have raised concern about mental health problems, as many people struggle to cope with the changes they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus capable of invading brain: Study

Headaches, confusion and delirium experienced by some COVID-19 patients could be the result of the coronavirus directly invading the brain, according to a study published Wednesday.

5 years ago
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Obesity greatest risk factor for young adults with COVID-19

Young adults with underlying conditions such as morbid obesity, diabetes and hypertension are at the highest risk of being placed on a ventilator or dying from COVID-19, according to a study of 3,000 hospitalized patients aged 18 to 34.

5 years ago
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Mobile apps can be an efficient tool to tackle eating disorders among female students

Bulimia sufferers may be able to find help through confiding to a smartphone as a new American study shows the effectiveness of digital cognitive behavior therapy in treating eating disorders among female students.

5 years ago
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WHO tempers quick vaccine hopes

The World Health Organization said it did not expect widespread immunization against the novel coronavirus until mid-2021, tempering hopes just as research revealed encouraging early results from a Russian vaccine.

5 years ago
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Indigenous Brazilians launch coronavirus tracing app

Indigenous and environmental organizations in Brazil launched an app on Friday aimed at alerting indigenous communities to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in their lands.

5 years ago
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Frenchman to livestream death in right-to-die case

A Frenchman suffering from an incurable condition who plans to livestream his death on social media said he had begun refusing all food, drink and medicine.

5 years ago
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World 'not yet ready' for embryo gene-editing, say experts

Techniques to genetically-edit human embryos should not be used until they are proved to be reliable and safe, an international commission said Thursday.

5 years ago
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Tracing apps may stem COVID-19 spread even when only a few use them: Study

Contact tracing apps can sharply reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus even when only a few people use them.

5 years ago
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Pregnant during pandemic: What expectant mothers need to know

Whether it’s planned or unplanned, the journey of becoming a mother is not a walk in the park, especially in the time of COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Raising the bar on sexual reproductive health and rights in age of climate change

An important link between sexual reproductive health and rights and climate change is still not fully understood by many.

5 years ago
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Junk food linked to age-marker in chromosomes: Study

People who eat a lot of industrially processed junk food are more likely to exhibit a change in their chromosomes linked to ageing, according to research presented Tuesday at an online medical conference.

5 years ago
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Should you think twice about picking a ‘diet’ pack of potato chips?

As most dieters tend to cut calories in order to lose weight, manufacturers have come up with various lower-calorie substitutes of our favorite high-fat food. 

5 years ago
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Med-tech on a leash: The many diseases that can be detected by dogs

Not only do they make great pets, but dogs also have a remarkable sense of smell that can be used to detect a wide range of diseases. 

5 years ago
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Can yoga help women manage menstrual pain?

Yoga, which has many benefits for the body and the mind, is notably useful for the prevention and relief of menstrual pain. But what are the postures that are helpful during menstruation? And which ones should be avoided? 

5 years ago
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Robot eases loneliness of Mexican virus patients

A robot at a hospital in the Mexican capital is providing a lifeline for coronavirus patients separated from their relatives and reducing the risk of infection for medical workers.

5 years ago
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[UPDATED] 'More infectious' coronavirus mutation detected in Indonesia

The mutated virus is 10 times more contagious than the original strain found in Wuhan, China, although the conclusion is only limited to cells tested in laboratories.

5 years ago
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Death of 'Black Panther' star spotlights early-onset colon cancer

Actor Chadwick Boseman's death from colon cancer at the age of 43 has highlighted the growing rate of this disease among younger adults, who are often diagnosed at later stages.

5 years ago
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For COVID-19, what is 'safe distancing'? It depends...

One meters or two? Or is it six? When it comes to coronavirus social distancing, there is no single rule of thumb, researchers cautioned this week in a study. 

5 years ago
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Taking a selfie may help safeguard your health

A study published on August 21 in the European Heart Journal has presented an innovative method for the widespread detection of heart disease.

5 years ago
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Insect spray chemical can kill coronavirus: UK study

A chemical used in insect repellent can kill the strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Lupus, arthritis patients not higher-risk for severe COVID-19: Studies

Most adults with lupus or inflammatory arthritis are not at greater risk of hospitalization from COVID-19, a pair of studies said Tuesday, in what researchers said was reassuring news.

5 years ago
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Costly, but transparent masks are boon for hard of hearing

Transparent facemasks and shields are costly compared with classic counterparts but could prove a boon for the deaf and hard of hearing battling to communicate in the coronavirus era.

5 years ago
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Nine reasons you can be optimistic that a vaccine for COVID-19 will be widely available in 2021

Here is where the current research stands, where I think we will be in five months and why you can be optimistic about the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus spread largely among under 40-year-olds in France: Minister

The new coronavirus is circulating four times more among people under 40 in France than over among 65-year-olds, France's health minister said.

5 years ago
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China approves human testing for coronavirus vaccine grown in insect cells

China has approved human testing for a potential coronavirus vaccine cultivated within insect cells.

5 years ago
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