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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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International Women’s Day 2020: Four ways women can boost their health

Here we round up four lifestyle changes women can make to give their health a boost.

5 years ago
Health

Viruses: Ancient, tiny, amazing

As the novel coronavirus outbreak disrupts global markets and prompts unprecedented containment measures, it is worth asking a very basic question: what, precisely, is a virus?  What are they made of? Where did they come from? 

5 years ago
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For French hand gel producer, an opportunity and challenge

The production lines are whirling at Gilbert, one of France's main producers of sanitizing gels, in a bid to meet the soaring demand for the bottles by people hoping to fend off infection in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

5 years ago
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Urban Chat: Herd mentality, FOMO and a government caught unready for either

The only way to combat the coronavirus infodemic is evidence-based leadership. So where is it?

5 years ago
Health

Children who don't get enough sleep may have a higher risk of mental health problems

New European research has found that children who don't get enough sleep may be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.

5 years ago
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Hands down, men worse at bathroom hygiene that prevents coronavirus

The spread of the new coronavirus is shining the spotlight on a little-discussed gender split: men wash their hands after using the bathroom less than women.

5 years ago
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New study finds smartphone users take more pain medication for headaches

Smartphone users who suffer from headaches may take more pain medication than those who don't use a smartphone, according to new research.

5 years ago
Health

Hatha yoga festival to be held in Bali this March

A festival focusing on hatha yoga is to be held for the first time at the Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort in Bali’s Klungkung regency from March 14 to 15.

5 years ago
Health

Prosthetic innovation: 'It's like you have a hand again'

Today's artificial limbs can look very natural, and now an innovative process makes prosthetic hands move more naturally as well.

5 years ago
Health

Eating an egg a day does not increase cardiovascular disease risk, says new study

New US research has found that despite previous concerns, eating an egg a day is not linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

5 years ago
Health

The dos and don’ts of wearing masks in our fight against COVID-19

There's a right way and a wrong way to using face masks. Here's how to do it right!

5 years ago
Health

How to play your part in the battle against COVID-19 hoaxes, misinformation

As a privileged population — with access to higher education and abundant information from the internet — we need to enlighten ourselves and our community, and not seek to discredit the Health Ministry with rumors and false information.

5 years ago
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Start investing in mental health: Why I decided to seek professional help

Some people struggle with mental health issues, and instead of seeking professional health, they google their symptoms and self-diagnose. This is dangerous, and even more so when we stumble upon people who claim to be professionals but lack competence and ethics and straight-up exploit those who are truly struggling with their mental health.

5 years ago
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Hong Kongers hit hiking trails to escape coronavirus woes

Hong Kongers are escaping the coronavirus anxiety that has gripped the crowded city by heading for the hills to find fresh air and space to exercise.

5 years ago
Health

Brushing teeth three times a day could lower the risk of diabetes

New research has found that brushing teeth three times a day could lower an individual's risk of diabetes, while neglecting oral hygiene could actually increase the risk.

5 years ago
Health

Hand sanitizer sales rocket 255 percent in Britain: Data

Sales of hand sanitizer in Britain have more than tripled as nervous customers sought to protect themselves from coronavirus, data showed Tuesday.

5 years ago
Health

Daytime sleepiness in older adults could point to a higher risk of diabetes and cancer

New US research has found that seniors who feel excessively sleepy during the day may be at a higher risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.

5 years ago
Health

Five science-backed diet changes to make for better health

What the last year's worth of studies have shown about how we can all improve our diets for the better.

5 years ago
Health

New study links osteoarthritis to increased risk of death, but walking more can lower it

New UK research has found that people with osteoarthritis are more likely to die early than those without the condition, but the good news is walking more could reduce the risk of premature death.

5 years ago
Health

Spotlight Indonesia: Myths and menstrual taboos

Menstrual cups may be taking Western countries by storm, but conservative attitudes and virginity myths are holding back a breakthrough for the reusable devices in Indonesia and across Asia.

5 years ago
Health

WHO urges stocking up on ventilators to combat virus

The World Health Organization urged all countries to prepare for caring for patients severely sickened by the deadly new coronavirus by stocking up on ventilators.

5 years ago
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Not eating enough fruit and vegetables linked with increased risk of anxiety disorders

New Canadian research has found that eating less than three portions of fruit and vegetables per day appears to be linked to a higher risk of having an anxiety disorder.

5 years ago
Health

Eating more sugar means eating less vitamins

New European research has found that the more added sugar we eat, the fewer vitamins and minerals we appear to consume in our daily diets.

5 years ago
Health

Coronavirus: Who is most at risk of dying?

Among those infected with the virus, older adults with preexisting heart conditions or hypertension face a sharply higher risk, according to preliminary statistics, including from a study covering more than 72,000 patients in China.

5 years ago
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US Surgeon General urges people to ‘stop buying masks’

The US Surgeon General urged people to “stop buying masks,” saying on Twitter that they’re not effective in preventing the general public from catching coronavirus.

5 years ago
Health

How long can coronavirus survive on surfaces?

As a new coronavirus spreads quickly around the world, US health officials say they are "aggressively" assessing how long it can survive on surfaces to better understand the risk of transmission.

5 years ago
Health

Apple, J&J to study if Apple Watch app leads to lower stroke risk

Johnson & Johnson said it would partner with Apple Inc on a study to use an iPhone app and the Apple Watch to study how earlier detection of atrial fibrillation impacts stroke in people aged 65 or older.

5 years ago
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Mammograms not helpful in women 75 and older, study finds

Women 75 and older do not benefit from regular screening mammograms, researchers reported on Monday, offering some of the first evidence on whether screening makes sense in these women.

5 years ago
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No proof of asymptomatic transmission of coronavirus: Infectious diseases center

There is no robust proof that the coronavirus can be spread by someone with no symptoms of the disease, clinical director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) said. 

5 years ago
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Coronavirus patients’ long ventilator stays put strain on hospitals

Critical care resources in central China are being strained by coronavirus patients needing a month or more on mechanical ventilators, a study finds.

5 years ago