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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.
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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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Dos and don’ts of wearing gloves to avoid COVID-19 transmission

Though the CDC has stated that COVID-19 transmission through respiratory droplets is more common than through direct contact, when wearing gloves, certain steps should be followed.

5 years ago
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Virus appears to strike men, overweight people harder

In the emergency rooms of virus hotspots around the world, medical staff are seeing a greater number of men than women suffering severe symptoms of COVID-19, with obesity emerging as another potentially aggravating factor. But experts are still unsure why.   

5 years ago
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How false negatives are complicating COVID-19 testing

As COVID-19 tests become more widely available across the US, scientists have warned about a growing concern: Many people with negative results might actually have the virus.

5 years ago
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South Korea reports recovered coronavirus patients testing positive again

South Korean officials on Friday reported 91 patients thought cleared of the new coronavirus had tested positive again.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus found in air samples up to 4 meters from patients

A new study examining air samples from hospital wards with COVID-19 patients has found the virus can travel up to 13 feet (four meters) -- twice the distance current guidelines say people should leave between themselves in public.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus: The danger of latex gloves

Gloves should only ever be worn to protect healthcare workers from blood, bodily fluids or certain drugs. 

5 years ago
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How to sleep better during the COVID-19 outbreak

Here, we round up some expert advice on how you can try to maintain a regular sleep pattern and get a more restful night’s shut-eye.

5 years ago
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New study reveals why smokers may be at greater risk of severe COVID-19

New research has found that smokers and those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be more likely to develop severe cases of COVID-19, due to having higher levels of a molecule in their lungs which allows the virus to enter and cause infection.

5 years ago
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Moscow, in U-turn, to assume all pneumonia patients may have coronavirus

The city of Moscow's health department said on Thursday it would begin regarding all pneumonia patients as potential sufferers of the new coronavirus and route them to hospitals accordingly, after doctors raised concerns about the accuracy of tests used to diagnose the virus.

5 years ago
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How to keep your gut microbiome healthy to fight COVID-19

Rather than taking supplements that claim to “boost your immune system” with no good supporting evidence, the food you eat has a big impact on the range and type of microbes in the gut.

5 years ago
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From fine to flailing - rapid health declines in COVID-19 patients jar doctors, nurses

Patients "look fine, feel fine, then you turn around and they're unresponsive."

5 years ago
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Cats can catch coronavirus, study finds, prompting WHO investigation

Cats can become infected with the new coronavirus but dogs appear not to be vulnerable, according to a study published on Wednesday, prompting the WHO to say it will take a closer look at transmission of the virus between humans and pets.

5 years ago
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Trilateral fact-checking talk shares tips on stemming COVID-19 infodemic

Three expert panelists from Indonesia, India and Nepal took part in a virtual discussion to share their tips on how news consumers can do their part in stemming the COVID-19 infodemic.

5 years ago
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[UPDATED] Anti-COVID-19 initiatives: Helping Indonesia fight the outbreak

Crowdfunding, shopping vouchers and even direct distribution – people and organizations coming up with a variety of initiatives to do what they can to help out during the public health emergency.

5 years ago
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Mothers with COVID-19 should still breastfeed, touch their babies: WHO

The Health Ministry recently shared some precautionary measures for mothers with COVID-19 to safely breastfeed.

5 years ago
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Here is why you might be feeling tired while on lockdown

The feelings of fatigue that you are experiencing are more likely to be related to the mental workload associated with COVID-19 rather than the physical burden.

5 years ago
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Beware of skin infections caused by coronavirus masks

An English specialist recommends cleaning and thoroughly moisturizing your skin at least 30 minutes before putting on a mask.

5 years ago
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The immune system overreaction that can be fatal

A phenomenon known as a "cytokine storm" -- a rapid overreaction of the immune system -- is one of the most worrying features of COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Women who breastfeed even for short amount of time may have lower risk of ovarian cancer

Breastfeeding could lower a woman's risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research.

5 years ago
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New study suggests many popular fertility and pregnancy-planning apps lack accuracy

New research has revealed some of the flaws with fertility apps.

5 years ago
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Pain, solitude, fear: Stories of surviving COVID-19

Twelve people from different parts of the world who have survived COVID-19 share emotional and harrowing stories of the pain and fear after catching the virus.

5 years ago
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ICU ventilators: What they are, how they work and why it’s hard to make more

Around the world, people are racing to design and manufacture much-needed ventilators to address a global lack of supply. 

5 years ago
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[UPDATED] Hotels, apartments offer sanctuary for self-isolation

For those who are unable to self-quarantine at home, apartments and hotels serve as an alternative in a time of coronavirus.

5 years ago
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Should I exercise during the coronavirus pandemic? Experts explain the just right exercise curve

Here’s how exercise affects the immune system in response to the flu and some practical tips on how much people should (and should not) exercise.

5 years ago
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Tips on how to eat healthily while stuck at home under a lockdown

If you’re struggling to stay healthy during self-isolation, perhaps because you’re relying too much on convenience foods or stress eating, then we’ve rounded up some expert advice on how you can shop healthily and eat healthily during a lockdown period.

5 years ago
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Isolated and afraid: The pandemic is changing pregnancy

Asia is facing a second wave of COVID-19 infections and as cases spiral globally with one million confirmed positive and half the planet on lockdown, women are having to give birth in unprecedented circumstances.

5 years ago
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Italy's doctors look for help from sleek new robots

The shiny new robots gently check the pulses of highly infectious patients on life support in the Italian epicentrer of COVID-19.

5 years ago
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In hot water: The new rules of laundry in the time of COVID-19

Doing your laundry during the coronavirus pandemic could be more complicated than it used be.

5 years ago
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Contact lens wearers urged to switch to glasses during COVID-19 pandemic

People who wear contact lenses tend to touch their eyes and faces more often than those who don’t.

5 years ago