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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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US researchers use AI to develop powerful new antibiotic

In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.

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Study shows sharp increases in US alcohol deaths, especially among women

Alcohol-related deaths in the United States rose sharply from roughly 2012 through 2016, with the biggest increases among white and Latino women.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus may be the ‘disease X’ health agency warned about

The World Health Organization cautioned years ago that a mysterious “disease X” could spark an international contagion. The new coronavirus, with its ability to quickly morph from mild to deadly, is emerging as a contender.

5 years ago
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Urban Chat: Travel in the time of coronavirus

As chilling as it sounds, traveling in the time of the coronavirus may just be a new reality.

5 years ago
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Why fitness trackers may not give you all the 'credit' you hoped for

People who use fitness trackers have been frustrated with how they get “credit” for their activities, which drives some users to abandon fitness trackers.

5 years ago
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Indonesian digital comic aims to raise awareness about heart attacks

Titled Serangan Maut Mendadak (Sudden Cardiac Attack), the comic also seeks to raise awareness on the importance of healthy living as the simplest way to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

5 years ago
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Antimalarial drug confirmed effective on COVID-19: Chinese official

The expert team, led by Zhong Nanshan, a renowned respiratory specialist and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, agreed that chloroquine phosphate can be used to treat more COVID-19 patients, Sun said.

5 years ago
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Infertile cancer patient has baby using frozen lab-matured egg: Study

In a world first, a woman rendered infertile by cancer treatment gave birth after one of her immature eggs was matured, frozen, and then -- five years later -- thawed and fertilized, researchers in France reported.

5 years ago
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Violinist plays during brain op as surgeons test her dexterity

A violinist helped surgeons avoid damage to her brain during surgery to remove a tumor by playing her instrument, the UK hospital where she underwent the innovative procedure said. 

5 years ago
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Ozzy Osbourne has a type of Parkinson’s disease called Parkin: A neurologist explains

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne announced Jan. 21, 2020 that he has a type of Parkinson’s called Parkin, named after the gene associated with this type of Parkinson’s. Parkin is involved in maintaining the energy-producing area of cells, called mitochondria.

5 years ago
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In Russia, a YouTube star tackles HIV crisis

While much of the world is focused on the new coronavirus, Russia in recent days has seen a surge of interest in HIV testing, all thanks to a YouTube star.

5 years ago
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Early exposure to cleaning products increases the risk of asthma among young children

Infants exposed to chemicals in household cleaning products could develop asthma as early as three years of age, Canadian researchers warn in a new study published Tuesday. 

5 years ago
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Fitness app Strava finds love-hate relationship with running

Strava, which tracks the sports activity trends of some 50 million people in almost 200 countries, surveyed 25,000 runners and found that half of them say they either hate it or barely tolerate it, while only 8% love it.

5 years ago
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The more sugar we eat, the fewer vitamins we get, says new research

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
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Child growth stunting holds back Indonesia’s future

Growth stunting – when a child does not grow properly and fails to meet height averages that match their age, resulting in brain damage that causes issues such as low IQ and illness later in life – affects one in three Indonesian children.

5 years ago
Health

Explainer: How much radiation is harmful to health?

Typically, everybody is exposed to two milliseiverts (mSv) per year throughout our lives from natural background radiation.

5 years ago
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10 or more sexual partners across a lifetime linked to increased cancer risk: New study

New research has found that having 10 or more sexual partners in a lifetime appears to be linked to a higher incidence of being diagnosed with cancer.

5 years ago
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Man runs marathon in apartment as China fights virus with exercise

With much of the 1.4 billion population ordered indoors and gyms closed, people are competing to outdo each other in how many bottles of water they can lift, how many push-ups they can do with their children on their backs or how many flights of stairs they can scale in their tower blocks.

5 years ago
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Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds

The rise of "fake news" - including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media - could make disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse, according to research published on Friday.

5 years ago
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By the way: Honoring you, honoring me

While envy is a shared human experience, demeaning others’ achievements to make you feel better about yourself is damaging. 

5 years ago
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10,000 steps a day may not actually prevent weight gain: Study

According to new research, walking more increases healthy activity levels but doesn't appear to prevent weight gain.

5 years ago
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Taller men may have a lower risk of dementia

New European research has found that men who are taller in young adulthood may have a lower risk of dementia in old age.

5 years ago
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How to best wash your hands to stop the spread of coronavirus

To avoid the further spreading of the virus and ensure we’re doing our best to stay healthy, among the necessary -- and easiest -- precautions is to wash our hands.

5 years ago
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Magnum maker Unilever puts end to ads targeting kids under 12

Wall's and Magnum ice cream maker Unilever will stop advertising its food and beverages to children under the age of 12 on traditional and social media, it said on Wednesday, responding to growing concerns over childhood obesity.

5 years ago
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Having an optimistic partner may stave off dementia: Study

New US research has found that having an optimistic partner could help you live a healthier life.

5 years ago
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Testosterone study finds differing disease links in men and women

Having genetically higher levels of the sex hormone testosterone increases the risk of developing diabetes and some types of cancer in women, and reduces diabetes risk but raises some cancer risks in men.

5 years ago
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Surprise! One in five Americans hit with unexpected bills after surgery

One in five Americans who undergo elective surgery receive surprise bills -- despite their insurance covering the procedure -- researchers said Tuesday, with the average debt around $2,000.

5 years ago
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WHO chief sees chance to stop virus, warns of 'grave' threat

The death toll in China from the new coronavirus epidemic jumped on Wednesday, as the chief of the World Health Organization urged countries to work together against the "grave threat" posed by the outbreak.

5 years ago
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WHO warns overseas virus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg'

The head of the World Health Organization has warned that confirmed cases of coronavirus being transmitted by people who have never traveled to China could be the "tip of the iceberg".

5 years ago
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Waking up to music could make you more alert

Your choice of alarm sound could have an impact on your level of alertness after waking.

5 years ago