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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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Morula Indonesia celebrates 24th birthday by providing online fertility room for Indonesia

Morula Indonesia marked 24 years of its success in the fertility sector as well as its collaboration with Bunda Hospital Group and Diagnos Laboratorium at a hybrid event called Women’s Fair on June 8, which celebrated Indonesian women.

4 years ago
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Scientists make way for gene-edited tomatoes as vegan source of vitamin D

A research team led by scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, England, have edited the genetic makeup of tomatoes to become a robust source of vitamin D.

4 years ago
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Morula IVF Indonesia celebrates anniversary with discounts for IVF

“About one in 10 married couples experience infertility or the equivalent of 4 million couples in Indonesia who have difficulty conceiving," said Ivan Sini, president director of Morula IVF Indonesia. "

4 years ago
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Twenties: How to not gain (more) weight while working from home

With the lack of physical activity, working from home makes losing — or not gaining — weight harder. What can be done?

4 years ago
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Ensuring thalassemia-free babies through PGT-M

As befitting its status as a major life event, trying for a baby can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. It comes as no surprise, of course, that many would-be parents will try their best to get everything right.

4 years ago
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Obesity may weaken vaccine protection: study

Among those in the study without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection who had received the Pfizer vaccine, patients with severe obesity had antibody levels more than three times lower than normal-weight individuals.

4 years ago
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What we know about mystery hepatitis strain in children

The first five cases were flagged in Scotland on March 31 by "astute clinicians, realising they were seeing something unusual", said Meera Chand, director of clinical and emerging infections at the UK Health Security Agency.

4 years ago
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Beijing tourist sites empty in Covid-stalked public holiday

Major Beijing tourist venues were virtually deserted as a typically bustling public holiday was overshadowed by a Covid outbreak.

4 years ago
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Eka Hospital presents most advanced, integrated spinal surgery equipment in SE Asia

Eka Hospital relies on technological advancement and comprehensive and integrated treatment to meet the needs of its Indonesian patients

4 years ago
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The quest for a universal coronavirus vaccine

As vaccine makers rush to stamp out new Covid-19 variants, some scientists are aiming for a universal coronavirus vaccine that could tackle any future strains.

4 years ago
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South Korea drops most Covid restrictions as cases fall

South Korea will lift almost all social distancing measures, citing a dramatic fall in reported cases of Covid-19 after an Omicron-fuelled surge.

4 years ago
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COVID-19 increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: study

Previous research has indicated that COVID raises the risk of blood clots, but the new study in the BMJ medical journal shows how long the threat can linger

4 years ago
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Indonesia’s ‘applied kinesiology’ trend has health experts worried

Practitioners of “applied kinesiology” claim it allows the body to speak about its traumas and memories. Medical experts call it a pseudoscience, but some Indonesians swear by it.

4 years ago
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Shanghai parents fear separation from kids after positive Covid test

Nearly all of Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as parents raised fears of being separated from their children in the event of a positive Covid-19 test.

4 years ago
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One-legged Indonesian keeps football dream alive

Syaiful Arifin loved football as a child but feared his playing days were over when he lost his left leg aged 12 after falling off a train. Now 38, he is back on the field after helping to form Surabaya amputee football club, or PERSAS. 

4 years ago
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Second vaccine booster significantly lowers COVID death rate

The country's largest healthcare provider, Clalit Health Services, said the 40-day study included more than half a million people aged 60 to 100.

4 years ago
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Consuming artificial sweeteners linked to cancer risk: Study

Consuming artificial sweetener could increase the risk of developing cancer, a large-scale study suggested Thursday, but experts not involved in the research said it was not enough proof to consider changing current health advice.

4 years ago
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Fourth COVID shot provides little benefit against Omicron infection: study

The research assessed 270 health care workers at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv who received a second booster shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, four months after initially getting three Pfizer shots. 

4 years ago
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"Deltacron" with genes of Delta and Omicron found

Because there have been so few confirmed cases, it is too soon to know whether Deltacron infections will be very transmissible or cause severe disease, said Philippe Colson of IHU Mediterranee Infection in Marseille, France, lead author of a report posted last week on medRxiv ahead of peer review.

4 years ago
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Does online therapy work for mental wellness?

Can a major problem like mental health be treated through a screen? 

4 years ago
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‘Probably just hormones’: Women’s illnesses going undiagnosed

Helen McLaughlin says she was suffering so much that she would burn herself with a hot bottle "just because that was a nicer pain than the one that I was in".

4 years ago
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'A question of time': experts fear Balkans measles outbreak

The decline in inoculation rates, largely due to a rise in misinformation, has experts bracing for an imminent measles outbreak in Montenegro and its nearby Balkan neighbours.

4 years ago
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COVID survivors suffering from “brain fog” share their stories

Missed appointments, blurry conversations and memory loss — brain fog has left some COVID-19 survivors scrambling to return to normal life. 

4 years ago
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Hugs, tears as 'Fortress New Zealand' relaxes border

New Zealanders stranded overseas by the pandemic returned home Monday as the country began dismantling some of the world's toughest Covid-related border restrictions.

4 years ago
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Dogs show signs of mourning after loss of canine companions

Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions, eating, playing less and seeking attention more following a loss, a large scientific study showed on Thursday.

4 years ago
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The most advanced orthopedic center in Southeast Asia

The orthopedic team at Eka Hospital’s Gatam Institute Orthopedic and Spine has handled more than 1,000 cases of spinal surgery in the last 8 months, which is a huge achievement.

4 years ago
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A conversation about egg freezing in Indonesia

Egg freezing is no longer a concept associated with science fiction and has grown in popularity in the three decades since it was first discovered.

4 years ago
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Experts share top tips to maintain mental health during pandemic

Clinical psychologists share tips following a rise in demand for mental health services, as many Indonesians suffer from depression, anxiety and other issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 years ago
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BA.2 variant no more severe than original Omicron strain: WHO

Based on a sample of people from various countries, "we are not seeing a difference in severity of BA.1 compared to BA.2," Maria Van Kerkhove, a senior WHO official, said in an online question and answer session.

4 years ago
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Trained midwives switch gear to provide affordable mom-and-baby spas at home

With home-visit services, midwives offer a comfortable and budget-friendly postpartum recovery for mothers.

4 years ago

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Mon, July 27, 2026

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