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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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What to know about 'golden blood', the rarest type in the world

The Rhnull blood type was discovered in 1961 and is considered the rarest in the world.

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It is important to remember that not all psychopaths and sociopaths are dangerous.

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Psychopath and sociopath: What's the difference?

According to experts, despite constantly being mixed up and mistaken for one another, there is one difference that separates psychopaths and sociopaths.

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Drinking a lot of water is one of the ways to ease dehydration.

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Why being attentive to how much water you drink is important

Here is what could happen to your body, as well as your brain, when you drink too much or too little water.

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MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

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MDMA drug makes you nicer, but not naive: Study

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

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MDMA drug makes you nicer, but not naive: Study

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

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A woman mixing medicine in the pharmacy of the Yueyang Hospital, part of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2018.

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Roots and shoots: China seeks new markets for ancient medicines

With a history going back 2,400 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is deeply rooted in the country and remains popular despite access to Western pharmaceuticals.

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Roots and shoots: China seeks new markets for ancient medicines

With a history going back 2,400 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is deeply rooted in the country and remains popular despite access to Western pharmaceuticals.

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A group of medical researchers have a counterintuitive proposal for shielding people’s most intimate personal data from prying eyes.

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Scared your DNA is exposed? Then share it, scientists suggest

A group of medical researchers have a counterintuitive proposal for shielding people’s most intimate personal data from prying eyes.

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Although it was difficult to definitively tie the vote result to the rise in antidepressant use, Vandoros said the fact that the increase was relative to other forms of prescription drug was significant.

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Antidepressant use rose after Brexit vote, data shows

Antidepressant use in England rose significantly compared to other prescription drugs in the wake of Britain's decision in 2016 to exit the European Union, according to new research released on Wednesday.

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A new research showed that probiotics don't help children recover from stomach flu any better than a placebo.

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Probiotics no help to kids with stomach flu: Studies

A new research showed that probiotics don't help children recover from stomach flu any better than a placebo.

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Diabetes -- which can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart problems, neuropathic pain and amputations -- now affects 9 percent of all adults worldwide, up from 5 percent in 1980.

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Millions left behind as diabetes drives surge in insulin demand

A global diabetes epidemic is fueling record demand for insulin but tens of millions will not get the injections they need unless there is a dramatic improvement in access and affordability, a new study concluded on Wednesday.

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The ways to keep one’s brain sharp include getting good at video games and learning a second language.

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Five ways to keep your brain sharp

A list of five ways to keep one’s brain sharp and ready to go.

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A new research found evidence to support the belief that those living in parts of the world where the days are shorter and colder drink more alcohol.

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Could living in a colder climate increase how much alcohol you drink?

A new research found evidence to support the belief that those living in parts of the world where the days are shorter and colder drink more alcohol.

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Nearly half of people with dementia who have been hospitalized in Japan were physically restrained at some point to prevent them from harming themselves.

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Nearly half of dementia patients in Japan put in restraints: Study

Nearly half of people with dementia who have been hospitalized in Japan were physically restrained at some point to prevent them from harming themselves.

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Fatigue is one of the side-effects of breast cancer treatment, but not of breast cancer itself.

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Busting myths about breast cancer

Despite the progress in research, there are still myths about breast cancer, its dangers and how to detect it.

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Warming up is a must before undertaking heavy exercise, regardless of the weather.

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Six exercise tips for rainy season

Six safety tips for working out during the rainy season.

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US regulators Thursday ordered sharp restrictions on sales of e-cigarettes, as national data showed a 78 percent single-year surge in vaping among young people, with two-thirds using fruit and candy-flavored products.

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US orders restriction on e-cigarette sales; youth use surges

US regulators ordered sharp restrictions on sales of e-cigarettes, as national data showed a 78 percent single-year surge in vaping among young people, with two-thirds using fruit and candy-flavored products.

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Denmark said Thursday it would create an international research center focused on the fight against resistance to antibiotics, a scourge affecting almost half a million people worldwide.

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Denmark creates global research hub for antibiotics resistance

Denmark said Thursday it would create an international research center focused on the fight against resistance to antibiotics, a scourge affecting almost half a million people worldwide.

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The organization's chairman, Esti Nurjadin, said during her opening speech that the foundation would introduce new programs focusing on millennials.

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Yayasan Jantung Indonesia introduces new programs to target millennials

In conjunction with the 37th anniversary of Yayasan Jantung Indonesia (Indonesian Heart Foundation), the organization hosted an event on Monday at La Moda restaurant in Plaza Indonesia shopping mall, Central Jakarta, announcing the new management.

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A diet low in carbohydrates could help obese people maintain their weight loss by increasing the number of calories their bodies are able to burn, experts said.

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Low-carb diet helps maintain weight loss: Study

A diet low in carbohydrates could help obese people maintain their weight loss by increasing the number of calories their bodies are able to burn, experts said Wednesday.

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The Spanish government declared war on alternative medicine like acupuncture or homeopathy Wednesday, announcing it plans to eliminate from health centers what it considers a health risk.

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Spain declares war on alternative medicine

The Spanish government declared war on alternative medicine like acupuncture or homeopathy Wednesday, announcing it plans to eliminate from health centers what it considers a health risk.

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KitaBisa.com, GoApotik launch medical supply donation program

Kitabisa.com, in collaboration with online marketplace for medicine GoApotik, has launched the #KitaPercayaBerbagai program, allowing people to donate medical supplies or equipment online.

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A woman smokes a Juul e-cigarette in New York, US, on September 27, 2018.

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Juul Labs to pull sweet e-cig flavors to curb youth use

Juul Labs Inc said it will pull popular flavors such as mango, cucumber and fruit from retail store shelves in an effort to reduce surging teenage use of its products.

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Would-be fathers have long been advised to wear boxer shorts and avoid hot tubs, to avoid too much heat damaging their reproductive chances.

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Climate change may zap male fertility, scientists find

Would-be fathers have long been advised to wear boxer shorts and avoid hot tubs, to avoid too much heat damaging their reproductive chances.

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Beekeeper therapist uses venom to heal his patients

Cairo resident Omar Abulhassan decided five years ago to raise bees and use the venom in alternative therapy.

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A new report claimed Tuesday that a clear correlation exists between lone diners in their 20s and the obesity rate in that age group.

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Dining alone leads to obesity for Korean millennials: Study

A new report claimed that a clear correlation exists between lone diners in their 20s and the obesity rate in that age group.

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WHO maps dangerous misuse of antibiotics

The World Health Organization warned that antibiotics consumption is dangerously high in some countries while a shortage in others is spurring risky misuse, driving the emergence of deadly superbug infections.

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Pneumonia will kill nearly 11 million children under five by 2030, experts warned Monday on a global day aimed at raising awareness of the biggest infectious killer of infants worldwide.

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Pneumonia to kill nearly 11 million children by 2030, study warns

Pneumonia will kill nearly 11 million children under five by 2030, experts warned Monday on a global day aimed at raising awareness of the biggest infectious killer of infants worldwide.

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New preliminary research presented at the Society for Neuroscience 2018 conference this week has shown that singing could improve motor skills as well as the mood of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

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Singing may bring benefits for patients with Parkinson’s disease

New preliminary research presented at the Society for Neuroscience 2018 conference this week has shown that singing could improve motor skills as well as the mood of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

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Despite the essential nutrients it contains, including protein, fat and vitamins, milk consumption in Indonesia is still very low.

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Obesity not necessarily caused by sweetened condensed milk: Nutritionist

Sweetened condensed milk still makes up a big portion of Indonesia’s milk consumption, and yet the public still has misinformed views about its sugar and milk content.

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