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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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Mindfulness: How to face anxiety in 'new normal'

It is normal for people to feel anxious, and being mindful can be one of the ways to overcome it. 

6 years ago
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Study predicts surge in HIV, TB and malaria deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic

Deaths from HIV, tuberculosis and malaria could surge in poor and middle-income countries as already weak health systems grapple with severe disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a predictive study published on Monday.

6 years ago
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COVID-19: Could it be burning out after 20% of a population is infected?

The spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been difficult to predict and understand.

6 years ago
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Retractions and controversies over coronavirus research show that the process of science is working as it should

The urgency to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic certainly contributed to the publication of sloppy and possibly fraudulent science. The quality control measures that minimize the publication of bad science failed miserably in these cases.

6 years ago
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How to help someone you live with who has depression

A lot of advice addresses the person with depression, but here we give advice on what you can do if you live with someone who is depressed.

6 years ago
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Full coronavirus vaccine unlikely by next year: Expert

There is little chance of a 100-percent effective coronavirus vaccine by 2021, a French expert warned Sunday, urging people to take social distancing measures more seriously.

6 years ago
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High blood sugar elevates COVID mortality risk: Study

Patients with abnormally high blood sugar levels are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19.

6 years ago
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Ten tips for looking after your back while you're sitting down

Studies have demonstrated that “postural variability” (changing your position) and regular subtle movements while sitting are important.

6 years ago
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Do optimists sleep better than pessimists?

If you have an optimistic outlook in life, then you might be more likely to get a better night's sleep according to a new European study.

6 years ago
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New 5G networks pose little risk to health, finds new study

A new US study has found that, despite concerns, fifth-generation wireless technology, more commonly known as 5G, appears to pose few health risks.

6 years ago
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'Strong evidence' mothers can transmit virus to newborns

There is "strong evidence" that COVID-19- positive mothers can pass the virus on to their unborn infants, scientists said Thursday, in findings that could affect how pregnant women are shielded during the pandemic.

6 years ago
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Indonesian herbals: Sending a clear, consistent message on its potentials

Premature publications of nonstandardized research results can do more harm than good for Indonesia's still nascent medicinal herb industry.

6 years ago
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Is the airborne route a major source of coronavirus transmission?

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, one question that keeps coming up is whether COVID-19 can be transmitted through the air.

6 years ago
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Know your risk: New COVID-19 activities chart gains popularity

The lowest risk activities include pumping gas and camping, while high risk activities include going to gyms or bars.

6 years ago
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Brain problems linked to even mild virus infections: Study

Potentially fatal COVID-19 complications in the brain including delirium, nerve damage and stroke may be more common than initially thought, a team of British-based doctors warned Wednesday.

6 years ago
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Biogen moves forward with potential Alzheimer's drug, seeks US approval

Biogen Inc said on Wednesday it submitted an application seeking US approval of its closely-watched Alzheimer's drug, as the company aims to be the first to bring a treatment to market that can alter the course of the mind-wasting disease.

6 years ago
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Taking short walks by water could boost well-being

A new research found that being near areas of water could help boost our mood and well-being.

6 years ago
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Eating more probiotic foods could help improve depression

New UK research has found eating a diet that includes probiotic foods, or a combination of both probiotic and prebiotic foods, may help ease depression and anxiety.

6 years ago
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Who you gonna call? Germbusters! Pandemic drives boom in spray machines

Timothy Kane, CEO of Goodway Technologies Corp, has never been so popular. Making machines that spray disinfectant, once a niche business, is now an essential service - and the phone is ringing off the hook.

6 years ago
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Menopausal hot flashes and night sweats linked to a higher risk of heart disease

New Australian research has found that postmenopausal women who experience hot flashes and night sweat could be 70 percent more likely to experience a cardiovascular event.

6 years ago
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Hidden danger of 'new normal'

The asymptomatic cases are the real hidden danger of the new normal period. We don’t know people around us who might be sick, or even ourselves.

6 years ago
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When coronavirus robs you of your sense of smell

Anosmia -- the loss of one's sense of smell -- may be an invisible handicap, but is psychologically difficult to live with and has no real treatment, he says. And it is the price that an increasing number of people are paying after surviving a brush with the coronavirus, with some facing a seemingly long-term inability to smell.

6 years ago
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Explainer: What's the new coronavirus saliva test, and how does it work?

Although a nasal and throat swab is the preferred specimen for detecting the virus, PCR testing on saliva has recently been suggested as an alternative method.

6 years ago
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WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it was discontinuing its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 after they failed to reduce mortality.

6 years ago
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Mask for Indonesia: Artists, brands collaborate to fight pandemic, one mask at a time

Wearing a mask has become the new normal – a must-have item when you venture outside of your home.

6 years ago
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Is swine flu going to be the next pandemic?

 A recent paper reminds us that the threat from flu remains very real. It reports that a swine flu virus is circulating in China that has the potential for pandemic spread in humans. This sounds highly alarming, but just how worried should we be?

6 years ago
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WHO says pandemic 'not even close' to over as toll passes 500,000

The coronavirus pandemic is "not even close to being over", the WHO warned Monday, as the global death toll passed half a million and cases surged in Latin America and the United States. 

6 years ago
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4 unusual things we’ve learned about the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic

As the number of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus grows, so does our knowledge of how it spreads, how it affects the body, and the range of symptoms it causes.

6 years ago
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Eating too much sugar could lead to more fat being stored around the organs

A new US study has found that eating a diet high in sugar could lead to more fat being deposited around the heart and stomach, which can be harmful to health and increase the risk of disease.

6 years ago
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COVID-19: Rare syndrome linked to COVID-19 found in almost 300 US kids, adolescents

The US studies published on Monday follow several reports of the syndrome among COVID-19 patients in France, Italy, Spain and Britain.

6 years ago
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