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While physical exercise may stave off dementia, it does not delay mental decline in people after they've been diagnosed, a study in nearly 500 people with the condition reported Thursday.

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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.

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Britain’s Prince William meets Mathew Kollamkulam, Michael Kitching, Jo Irwin, Amanda Brown-Bennet, and Carol Keith, who are crisis volunteers working with Shout, a free text messaging service which aims to provide 24/7 support for anyone experiencing mental health crisis, in London, Britain, in this undated handout photo released May 9, 2019.

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British royals William, Kate, Harry and Meghan launch mental health text service

Britain's young royals, brothers Prince William and Prince Harry and their wives Kate and Meghan, launched a new phone messaging service to help people suffering a mental health crisis.

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The study showed for the first time that death rates due to heart failure have been increasing since 2012.

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Heart failure deaths rise in younger adults: Study

Death rates due to heart failure are increasing, and this increase is most prominent among younger adults under 65, considered premature death, said a study from Northwestern Medicine.

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Global rates of obesity among people who live in the countryside are rising faster than those among city dwellers, in part due to greater access in urban areas to healthier foods and places to exercise.

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Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities, study finds

Global rates of obesity among people who live in the countryside are rising faster than those among city dwellers, in part due to greater access in urban areas to healthier foods and places to exercise.

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Crying helps you reduce body weight, study says

No one really likes crying but a good cry is actually favorable for everyone.

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The over-the-counter products originally marketed to prevent sunburn with little regulation are widely used to block radiation from the sun that can cause skin cancer, the most common malignancy in the United States.

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High levels of sunscreen ingredients end up in the bloodstream: Study

The active ingredients of commonly-used sunscreens end up in the bloodstream at much higher levels than current US guidelines from health regulators and warrant further safety studies, according to a small study conducted by U.S. Food and Drug Administration researchers and published on Monday.

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Co-developed by Pak Kin Wong, a professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, the device uses microtechnology to trap single bacteria cells that can then be viewed under an electron microscope.

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Scientists develop device to detect bacteria in minutes, not days

The era of doctors prescribing patients powerful antibiotics while they wait for lab reports could soon be numbered, with a new device returning results within minutes instead of days.

7 years ago

A study revealed that a majority of people sleeping in a blue bedroom woke up happy and refreshed.

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How bedroom colors can affect your sleep

A study revealed that a majority of people sleeping in a blue bedroom woke up happy and refreshed.

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First-time pot users on the rise in Canada since legalization

The National Cannabis Survey, which covered the first quarter of this year and was released Thursday, found that 18 percent of Canadians aged 15 or older say they have tried marijuana, compared to 14 percent in the same period of last year, Statistics Canada reported.

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HIV-suppressing medication can make the AIDS virus 'untransmittable' even among couples who have sex without using condoms, new research showed Friday.

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Treatment prevents sexual HIV transmission among gay men: Study

HIV-suppressing medication can make the AIDS virus "untransmittable" even among couples who have sex without using condoms, new research showed Friday.

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The truth may be that our preferences for caffeine or alcoholic beverages derive not so much from the way they taste but how they make us feel, according to a new study.

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People love coffee and beer for the buzz, not the taste: Study

The truth may be that our preferences for caffeine or alcoholic beverages derive not so much from the way they taste but how they make us feel, according to a new study.

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This image courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) shows a drone landing as it delivers a kidney for transplant at the UMMC in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 19, 2019.

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Like Uber, but for organs: First kidney delivered by drone

A kidney needed for transplantation has been delivered by a drone for the first time ever, a development that could herald faster and safer organ transport.

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The strain of African swine fever spreading in Asia is undeniably nasty, killing virtually every pig it infects by a hemorrhagic illness reminiscent of Ebola in humans. It’s not known to sicken people, however.

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Pig `Ebola' virus sends shock waves through global food chain

The contagion has spread nationwide, crossed borders to Mongolia, Vietnam and Cambodia, and bolstered meat markets globally.

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US scientists at Stanford University are developing a blood test using a biomarker that allows doctors to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Scientists developing blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome

US scientists at Stanford University are developing a blood test using a biomarker that allows doctors to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.

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The suicide rate among US teenagers spiked in the months after the release of the controversial Netflix drama '13 Reasons Why', which follows the story of a high school girl who kills herself, a new study has found.

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Spike in US teen suicides after Netflix '13 Reasons Why' release: Study

The suicide rate among US teenagers spiked in the months after the release of the controversial Netflix drama "13 Reasons Why", a new study has found.

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Eating more rice could help fight obesity, study suggests

Eating rice may help prevent obesity, research suggests.

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The number of measles cases in the United States reached a record-setting 704 for the year last week, the greatest number of cases in 25 years.

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Number of US measles cases rises to 704 in 2019: Official

The number of measles cases in the United States reached a record-setting 704 for the year last week, the greatest number of cases in 25 years.

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Patients visiting the dentist for lesions to the jaw and teeth could be victims of domestic violence, US researchers warn.

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Dentists could play a key role in identifying cases of domestic violence

Patients visiting the dentist for lesions to the jaw and teeth could be victims of domestic violence, US researchers warn.

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Munira Omar was 32 when, in 1991, she was injured in a traffic accident after picking up her son Omar from school in the city of Al-Ain.

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Awakening from decades-long coma 'very rare': experts

The case of a woman from the United Arab Emirates who regained consciousness after a 27-year coma-like state provoked by a brain injury has startled the world.

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The EU adopted a regulation to curb trans fat amounts in products like snack food as part of efforts to fight heart disease and strokes in Europe.

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EU curbs trans fats from 2021 to boost heart health

The EU adopted a regulation to curb trans fat amounts in products like snack food as part of efforts to fight heart disease and strokes in Europe.

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Munira Omar was 32 when she was injured in a road traffic accident in 1991 after picking up her son Omar from school in the city of Al-Ain.

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Emirati woman wakes up after 27 years in a coma: Family

An Emirati woman opened her eyes and regained consciousness after spending 27 years in a coma induced by a serious brain injury, her family said Wednesday.

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A new study has found that many teens using e-cigarettes appear to be inhaling significant quantities of nicotine without realizing.

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Study: Young vapers aren't always aware they're inhaling nicotine

A new study has found that many teens using e-cigarettes appear to be inhaling significant quantities of nicotine without realizing.

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Malawi will spearhead large scale pilot tests for the world's most advanced experimental malaria vaccine in a bid to prevent the disease that kills hundreds of thousands across Africa each year.

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Malawi to pilot groundbreaking malaria vaccine

Malawi will spearhead large scale pilot tests for the world's most advanced experimental malaria vaccine in a bid to prevent the disease that kills hundreds of thousands across Africa each year.

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The high consumption of sodium was the only dietary risk in the US -- of the 15 measured -- that attributed to higher number of age-standardized deaths since 1990.

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Despite warnings, more Americans die from high sodium intake

US diets high in sodium are responsible for 33 deaths per 100,000 in the US, according to a new scientific study on the health effects of diet.

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Some fruits contain a lot of sugar, albeit natural, which means you are still at risk of obesity.

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Be mindful when consuming these sugary fruits

Here are some fruits to avoid for those concerned about diabetes and seeking to lose weight.

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What your wrinkles say about your health

There are at least five signs you may have a medical problem based on the appearance of your wrinkles.

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A baby born weighing just 258 grams looks likely to set a new record as the world's smallest boy to survive, according to a hospital in central Japan's Nagano Prefecture.

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Japanese baby boy likely to set new record as tiniest to survive

A baby born weighing just 258 grams looks likely to set a new record as the world's smallest boy to survive, according to a hospital in central Japan's Nagano Prefecture.

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There are no formal guidelines for dealing with hiccups.

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Hiccups not always as harmless as you may think

A study finds that persistent and intractable hiccups may indicate that you have "an underlying medical condition or disease".

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The new law, which comes into force on July 15, will require commercial providers of internet pornography to check on users' ages to ensure that they are 18 or over.

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UK to roll out age-verification for online porn

Britain said Wednesday it will become the first country in the world to introduce age-verification to access online pornography.

7 years ago

This is especially good advice, considering that many of the pathogens cats carry can actually be spread to humans.

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For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors

Pet cats allowed outdoors, in fact, are nearly three times as likely to become infected with pathogens or parasites than those confined to quarters, they reported in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters.

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Sensitive issue: The majority of young people in Indonesia have little understanding about reproductive health issues.

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Going digital: Reaching out to girls and boys on sexual, reproductive health rights issues

Indonesian young leaders attending an international conference on family planning show the world how they contribute to their communities through innovative programs reaching out to the country’s youth.

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