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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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Lessons learned: Global youth digital platforms spread health messages

In the digital era, new  media technologies are a central part of young people’s lives. 

7 years ago
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'First' 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels unveiled

Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels on Monday, calling it a first and a "major medical breakthrough" that advances possibilities for transplants.

7 years ago
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Global measles cases up 300 percent year-on-year: WHO

Measles cases rose 300 percent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, the UN said Monday, as concern grows over the impact of anti-vaccination stigma.

7 years ago
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Chinese hospital uses VR in heart surgery training

A hospital in Beijing is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) technology to help train doctors to perform heart surgeries.

7 years ago
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Want to run a fast marathon? Pay an athlete to run it with you

As some of the world’s fastest marathoners race in Boston on Monday, April 15, more and more runners inspired to hit the pavement are now starting to train like them, too. 

7 years ago
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Privacy curtains could be reservoir of deadly bacteria: Study

Hard-to-clean privacy curtains in hospitals and nursing homes worldwide may be contaminated with deadly drug-resistant bugs, according to findings to be presented Saturday at an infectious diseases conference.

7 years ago
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Expert guide to keeping running safe and fun

Running has become a favorite leisure activity for Indonesian urbanites, and for those who want to be more serious, it is important to take some precautions to ensure that they get the most out of running.

7 years ago
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Holistic healing: Finding body and mind remedies

Stress becomes such a consistent state of mind it sometimes becomes hard to even notice the mind needing a rest.

7 years ago
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Electrical brain stimulation can boost memory function in older people

Electrical brain stimulation using a non-invasive cap can help boost older people's mental scores to those of people 20 to 30 years younger.

7 years ago
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Cutting-edge procedure mends Jagger's 'heart of stone'

When the Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger underwent heart valve replacement surgery in New York recently, according to media reports the doctor in France who invented the technique took a modest bow.

7 years ago
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Helping, listening, caring: Japanese prefecture leads dramatic decrease in suicides

After efforts by government and volunteers started in 1999, suicides in Japan fell about 40 percent in over 15 years.

7 years ago
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Five habits that can harm your kidneys

Here are the five most important habits to avoid if you want healthy kidneys.

7 years ago
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Easy ways to whiten your teeth naturally

Below are some things you can do if you are longing for white and healthy teeth.

7 years ago
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Hearing loss threatens old, young alike

The World Health Organization predicted that 5.3 percent of the global population, which equals 360 million people, have hearing problems. More than 9 million Indonesians are estimated to be among them.

7 years ago
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Poor diet linked to 1 in 5 deaths globally: Study

One in five deaths globally are linked to poor diet, experts said Thursday, warning that overconsumption of sugar, salt and meat was killing millions of people every year.

7 years ago
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E-cigarettes haven't made teen smoking cool again: Study

The rapid spread of e-cigarette use among young teenagers has not slowed the decline in smoking in the same age group, much less reversed it, according to a new study.

7 years ago
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Scientists discover how mosquitoes detect human sweat

Scientists have known for decades that mosquitoes are attracted to the lactic acid contained in human sweat, but in the era before advanced genetics, the precise mechanism had remained a mystery.

7 years ago
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US performs first kidney transplant from living donor with HIV

The kidney of a 35-year-old HIV-positive woman has been transplanted into another patient with the virus that causes AIDS, US surgeons announced Thursday, in a major medical breakthrough.

7 years ago
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What is the ‘nappuccino’ trend and how could it boost your energy levels?

If you’ve noticed #nappuccino or #coffeenap popping up on your Instagram feed the last few days, you might be wondering how coffee, which is known to keep you awake, could possibly be associated with sleep.

7 years ago
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New study links eating colorful vegetables with a reduced risk of cataracts

New research has found that eating a diet high in colorful fruits and vegetables could lower the risk of age-related cataracts.

7 years ago
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'Technoference' from our phones is impacting our sleep, health and productivity: Study

New Australian research has found that "technoference," which is when we experience distractions in our daily life due to mobile phone use, appears to be having a negative effect on our sleep, health, productivity, and even the saftey of our driving.

7 years ago
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Colorado study underlines dangers of edible marijuana

The number of emergency-room visits linked to cannabis in one hospital in the first US state to completely legalize its use tripled within a few years, according to a study that points to the dangers of ingesting the drug.

7 years ago
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Transgender men retain ovary functions after a year of testosterone shots

The ovaries of transgender men appear to remain functional even after a year of receiving hormonal treatment with testosterone, according to a small Israeli study.

7 years ago
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Six reasons behind children’s stress and how to help them overcome

Those who think children are free from being stressed out may want to think again. Although seemingly carefree and full of happiness, children’s and teenagers’ school and playground life could be a source of many problems: Peer pressure, homework, bullies and many others we don’t expect.

7 years ago
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Five health myths that could do more harm than good

Read on to discover five health myths that we all thought were true

7 years ago
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Food supplement Ultimate Duo shields genes, helps anti-aging

Whether we admit it or not, we are constantly on a quest for our ultimate wellbeing. We do everything we can to stay healthy and look youthful despite our age. However, the quest has become more and more challenging as the world becomes more polluted, and we have to cope with a lifestyle that seemingly demands that we work harder. 

7 years ago
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Nine reasons why your diet might have failed

Here are nine reasons why your diet might be failing.

7 years ago
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There's hope: No child should die from TB

Many developing countries still use the testing and treatment methods for tuberculosis developed 130 years ago, according to the STOP TB Partnership and the World Health Organization (WHO).

7 years ago
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It’s time to put child TB in the global spotlight

Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable.

7 years ago
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New technique may overcome infertility in childhood cancer survivors

A team led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced they had achieved the milestone, using sperm gathered from a male rhesus macaque to generate embryos that were transferred to recipient females.

7 years ago
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