Green mussels are a common dish in eateries and recent news of pollution in Jakarta Bay has not put the cultivation and consumption of the mollusk to an end.
1 week agoA technology-powered vision of our health care future is now a reality. Our smartwatches and fitness trackers continuously monitor our physical activities and sleep patterns.
1 month agoIn 2022, about one in five adults around the world were smokers or consumed other tobacco products, compared to one in every three in 2000, the UN health agency said.
2 months agoUS-based companies Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics welcomed the approval in a separate statement.
4 months agoThe vaccine, developed by Europe's Valneva which will be marketed under the name Ixchiq, was approved for people 18 and over who are at increased risk of exposure, the FDA said.
4 months agoThe Sukhavita Wellness 2gether Run 2023 was participated by 250 individuals, enthusiastically embarking on an unlimited health journey.
3 months agoThe world has turned its attention to breast cancer awareness, a cause that takes center stage during October, which is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
5 months agoCaitlyn Limbert, a student from the British School Jakarta, showcased her research in the field of vascular graft bioprinting during the Jakarta Scholars Symposium Vol. II on August 23, 2023.
6 months agoRenowned for their carbon-sequestration benefits and their ability to maintain biodiversity, mangroves have taken the spotlight in Indonesia’s greener future.
6 months agoPublicly listed Bank Maybank Indonesia has unveiled its preparations to organize the 2023 Maybank Marathon with a higher number of participants as the event has earned recognition as an “Elite” road race, the only one in Indonesia.
6 months agoThe antidepressant drug, called zuranolone, is "the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults," the FDA said in a statement.
7 months agoData from mobile survey platform Jakpat in 2022 also show that Gen Zs in Indonesia experience comparatively the most mental health problems, at over 59 percent out of 1,870 respondents.
8 months ago"We're not advising companies to withdraw products, nor are we advising consumers to stop consuming altogether," said Francesco Branca, the World Health Organization's nutrition and food safety director.
8 months agoA surge in demand for rest cabins on Mount Fuji has led Japanese officials to call for crowd control measures during this summer's climbing season.
9 months agoSmoking has been the strongest risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia in addition to undernourishment, diabetes and HIV.
9 months agoIndonesia aims to eliminate the deadly infectious disease in the country by 2030.
10 months agoIn an interview with AFP, the 75-year-old virologist described how she and colleagues at the Pasteur Institute in Paris discovered HIV in 1983, which led to her jointly winning the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
10 months agoAn elderly patient lies struggling for breath in a Bangkok hospital as Thailand battles a "drastic increase" in respiratory problems caused by a spike in air pollution.
10 months agoMedical experts show that the fasting ritual integral to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan does as many wonders for one’s body and mind as it does for spiritual wellbeing.
11 months agoWith more discussions around mental health, numerous local organizations encourage those struggling mentally to seek professional help. But some encounter barriers along the way
11 months agoAn international team of researchers who sequenced Beethoven's genome using authenticated locks of his hair may now have some answers.
11 months agoA group of Ukrainian soldiers are taking a break from battle with a session of hippotherapy -- using riding and contact with horses for therapeutic effect.
11 months agoThe cast of hit comedy series Ted Lasso was meeting President Joe Biden on Monday to promote mental health awareness.
11 months agoMoved to do good for the community, a married couple founded a soccer club for underprivileged kids to play in for free.
1 year agoWhen Rwandan villager Lillian was diagnosed with cervical cancer, she feared that her life was over. But a new gadget offered her hope.
1 year agoA Jakarta working mother becomes a champion at the NPC Singapore Showdown bodybuilding contest
1 year agoPhysical activity is known to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other leading causes of death, but exactly how much is needed to have an impact has been unclear.
1 year agoExperts share practical tips on how to look out for and fight cancer in Indonesian children.
1 year agoChinese tourists bounded back into Thailand on Monday after Beijing eased travel rules.
1 year agoA public-private partnership has resulted in three new programs to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the country.
1 year agoDermatologists talk about how to protect the skin while taking preventive measures against COVID-19.
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