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A health worker administers a mammogram during a PT Fujifilm Indonesia corporate social responsibility (CSR) event for early breast cancer detection at MedicElle Clinic in Surabaya, East Java.
A health worker administers a mammogram during a PT Fujifilm Indonesia corporate social responsibility (CSR) event for early breast cancer detection at MedicElle Clinic in Surabaya, East Java.
Health

70% of Breast Cancer Cases Detected at Advanced Stage

Many Indonesian women delay breast examinations due to fear and stigma. Through the technology and health education provided by PT Fujifilm Indonesia, it's time to eliminate hesitation and save more lives.

2 months ago
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Age-old wisdom: Seniors stay healthy, inside and out

Tai chi is just one way some elderly Jakartans maintain their physical fitness and an active social life, high above the bustling rat race and traffic snarls below.

2 months ago
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GESID National Gathering 2024 for the Zero Anemia Initiative

Indonesia, with its abundant natural resources and large demographic, is preparing for its demographic peak in 2045, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its independence.

4 months ago

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HIIT workouts you can do at home

Jump, stretch, bounce and shake off your excess energy with one of the following challenging workouts.

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Recovery from coronavirus may not confer immunity, warn experts

Even as virologists zero in on the virus that causes COVID-19, a very basic question remains unanswered: do those who recover from the disease have immunity?

5 years ago
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Smokers more vulnerable to effects of COVID-19, expert says

Health expert Yayi Suryo Prabandari of Gadjah Mada University’s School of Medicine in Yogyakarta has said that smokers are more vulnerable to COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Virus vaccine may be ready for mass production by autumn, Oxford professor says

A coronavirus vaccine trial by University of Oxford researchers aims to get efficacy results by September, and manufacturing is already underway.

5 years ago
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Confusion, seizure, strokes: How COVID-19 may affect the brain

A pattern is emerging among COVID-19 patients arriving at hospitals in New York: Beyond fever, cough and shortness of breath, some are deeply disoriented to the point of not knowing where they are or what year it is.

5 years ago
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Improved mental, physical health: Perks of working out at home

Studies reveal that being physically active is good for our brains.

5 years ago
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Roche aims to start selling COVID-19 antibody test next month

Roche Holding AG developed an antibody test for COVID-19 that it says it plans to start selling early next month, adding another of the diagnostic tools experts think will be needed to lift social-distancing measures put in place around the globe.

5 years ago
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Avigan: Antiviral being tested for coronavirus patients

It is approved for use in flu outbreaks and has been deployed to treat Ebola, but now Avigan is being trialed as a potential coronavirus treatment.

5 years ago
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Sleep won’t cure the coronavirus but it can help our bodies fight it

Right now though, getting a good night’s sleep could be more important than ever.

5 years ago
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A study warns of long-term neuropsychiatric risks among people recovering from COVID-19

Data from past pandemics, such as SARS-CoV-1 in 2002 and MERS-CoV in 2012, indicate higher rates of narcolepsy, seizures and encephalitis in recovered patients.

5 years ago
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Paper towels may remove virus missed by poor hand washing: Study

People should dry their hands with paper towels to avoid spreading the new coronavirus, according to the authors of a study published on Friday that finds disposable tissues are better than jet dryers at removing pathogens missed by ineffective washing.    

5 years ago
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Coronavirus: Loss of smell and taste reported as early symptoms of COVID-19

Smell loss may be the only symptom, and indicates someone who seems otherwise well – or has only very mild symptoms – could be a carrier of the disease.

5 years ago
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What you should know about washing cloth masks

These are four things to know about maintaining your cloth face masks' cleanliness.

5 years ago
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Chinese study suggests air conditioner may help spread coronavirus

The study which looked at 10 coronavirus cases found that droplet transmission might have been propelled by air-conditioning.

5 years ago
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COVID-19 to have 'profound' mental health fallout

The coronavirus pandemic is likely to have a "profound and pervasive impact" on global mental health as billions struggle to cope with isolated living and anxiety spikes, experts warned Thursday. 

5 years ago
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Coronavirus: Taipei unveils vending machines for surgical masks

Unveiled by the Taipei City Government and the Central Epidemic Command Center on Saturday for a week-long trial run, the three machines installed near Taipei 101 were modified by manufacturers from those that dispense candy and SIM cards.

5 years ago
Health

Coronavirus and sex: Dos and don'ts during social distancing

Can the coronavirus be transmitted sexually?

5 years ago
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COVID-19 monitoring groups want govt to adopt best practices

Low public trust in the capability of the Indonesian government in handling the pandemic was partly caused by an influx of false information.

5 years ago
Health

A coronavirus vaccine that wouldn't require a shot

What is new in this vaccine is the way we deliver that antigen: through a new delivery platform called a dissolvable micro-needle array.

5 years ago
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How to keep the virus at bay when you leave the house

Washing your hands properly is a must, especially after touching many objects or surfaces.

5 years ago
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COVID-19: People in tall buildings may be more at risk – here’s how to stay safe

One area of risk that is yet to receive any attention is big buildings such as tower blocks or hospitals.

5 years ago
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How long are you infectious when you have coronavirus?

For COVID-19, there is emerging evidence to suggest the infectious period may start 1 to 3 days before you develop symptoms.

5 years ago
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Experts offer tips on how to stay fit, healthy during COVID-19 lockdown

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase nationwide, a Gadjah Mada University (UGM) professor and an expert on medicinal sports offer tips on how to stay fit and healthy during the outbreak.

5 years ago
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Over 22,000 healthcare workers infected by COVID-19: WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit over 22,000 healthcare workers across 52 countries and regions, the World Health Organization said Saturday.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus vaccine could be ready in six months: Times

A vaccine against the coronavirus could be ready by September, according to a scientist leading one of Britain’s most advanced teams.

5 years ago
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Vending machines selling face masks appear on Warsaw streets

Vending machines selling face masks, gloves and sanitizers appeared on the streets of Poland's two biggest cities this week, as the country stepped up social distancing rules to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.

5 years ago
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China reports rise in coronavirus cases, most from abroad

China reported on Saturday a rise in new coronavirus infections, mostly in travelers arriving from abroad, as doctors in the central city of Wuhan, where the virus initially emerged, warned its behavior was still not well-understood.

5 years ago
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WHO says looking into reports of some COVID patients testing positive again

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it was looking into reports of some COVID-19 patients testing positive again after initially testing negative for the disease while being considered for discharge.

5 years ago
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Could the new coronavirus weaken 'anti-vaxxers'?

An American mother-of-three is a long-time member of "anti-vaxxer" groups online: a small but vocal global community that believes vaccines are a dangerous con and refuse to immunize themselves or their children. But COVID-19 is shaking her views.

5 years ago
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Even in middle age, making healthy lifestyle changes can reduce a woman's risk of stroke

Women who do daily exercise in middle age may have a lower risk of stroke later in life.

5 years ago