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Burning inside out: GERD’s quiet toll on young women

Young women are arriving at clinics across the country, their chests burning and sleep eroding, their bodies quietly protesting a life of overwork, skipped meals and unrecognized stress.

3 weeks ago
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Prevention matters: Keeping cataracts and glaucoma at bay

Regular eye examinations can detect sight-threatening conditions early, particularly in people at higher risk. ...

3 weeks ago
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Novartis pauses trials of experimental cell therapy after three deaths

The halt was implemented on August 24 after Novartis was notified of three cases of a severe, life-threatening immune reaction. Complications from the reaction, in which the body's defense system overreacts and attacks its own organs, led to the deaths, the Swiss drugmaker said. ...

3 weeks ago

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Panasonic develops cold box to store, transport COVID-19 vaccines

The box is capable of storing materials at a temperature of minus 70 C for up to 18 days using refrigerants such as dry ice and does not need any electric power source, according to the company.

5 years ago
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LGBT people hope to gain sense of safety, belonging

Yes, the picture is not all rainbows and unicorns, as they say.

5 years ago
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Grab commits to support Indonesia’s COVID-19 vaccination race

Singapore’s Grab has pledged to support the Indonesian government’s efforts in making its COVID-19 vaccination a success by using its platform to counter misinformation about the vaccine.

5 years ago
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Wikimedia-WHO collaborate to clear clouds of public mistrust on health coverage

Wikimedia collaborated with the World Health Organization in fighting misinformation and disinformation during the recent International Union Conference, which was planned to be held in Madrid but due to the pandemic, it was held virtually.

5 years ago
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COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least 5 months, study finds

Preliminary findings by scientists at Public Health England (PHE) showed that reinfections in people who have COVID-19 antibodies from a past infection are rare - with only 44 cases found among 6,614 previously infected people in the study.

5 years ago
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Hunting for blood

The pandemic is showing no sign of slowing down, and it is draining blood supplies badly needed to help the victims.

5 years ago
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COVID-19 schooling: Learning from home in Lombok

It is back to school for many Indonesian students in January – and the smiles on children’s faces say it all.

5 years ago
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Breaking the silence on gender identity in Asia Pacific

Every person, everywhere – without distinction – is entitled to a life free from violence, persecution, discrimination and stigma.

5 years ago
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Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022

Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, its latest step in its plan to tackle obesity and improve public health.

5 years ago
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COVID-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief

The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic, and attempts to improve human health are "doomed" without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization's chief said.

5 years ago
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UK coronavirus variant may be more able to infect children: Scientists

A new variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly in Britain carries mutations that could mean children are as susceptible to becoming infected with it as adults - unlike previous strains, scientists said on Monday.

5 years ago
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Singapore airport goes sub-zero for COVID-19 vaccine transport plan

As the door of the vaccine transport cart opens at Singapore's Changi airport, the sub-zero temperatures inside collide with the warm, tropical air, creating a carpet of steam like hot breath on a winter's day.

5 years ago
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French researchers warn of virus risk from eating out

Spending time in a bar or restaurant increases the risk of catching COVID-19, French researchers said Thursday, while having guests over for dinner also plays a key role in transmission.

5 years ago
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The do's and don'ts of applying antiseptics and disinfectants

Antiseptics and disinfectants are both effective at killing microorganisms, including the COVID-19 virus, but it's all in the application. Here are some do's and don'ts.

5 years ago
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Poor air quality contributed to London girl's death

The mother of a nine-year-old British girl who died after a severe asthma attack called on Wednesday for a public health campaign warning of the dangers of air pollution, after a coroner ruled it contributed to her death.

5 years ago
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What's the best type of mask for COVID-19 protection? Scientists investigate

Face masks have become part of everyday life since the onset of the pandemic, but they should be chosen with care to effectively limit the spread of COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Zero tolerance: Putting an end to female circumcision

Gender-based violence like female genital mutilation and cutting remains pervasive in the Asia-Pacific region.

5 years ago
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Reducing time on social media could help reduce depression risk, research suggests

Daily use of sites like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter could have an impact on mental health. In fact, research from the US suggests a link between the time spent on social networks and increased risk of depression.

5 years ago
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Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19: Study

Scientists said Friday they had identified genetic variants that made patients more likely to develop severe COVID-19, in a breakthrough that could see new and existing drugs help patients survive the illness.

5 years ago
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Mental health in the workplace, saved by bots and apps?

Seven in 10 employees say this has been the most stressful year of their working lives, according to a report from Workplace Intelligence and Oracle.

5 years ago
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Nobel-winning UN food agency warns of 'hunger pandemic' worse than COVID

Accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in a ceremony held online because of the coronavirus, the World Food Program (WFP) warned Thursday of a "hunger pandemic" it said could be worse than COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Going meatless, one step at a time: The flexibility of a flexitarian diet

Flexitarianism is believed to be an ideal diet to maintain our immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 years ago
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Gates Foundation pledges $250 million more for battle against COVID-19

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday pledged an additional $250 million to support the development of low-cost and easier to deliver treatments and vaccines against COVID-19.

5 years ago
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British grandma is 1st in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial

Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother, on Tuesday became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shot outside of a trial as Britain began vaccinating its population.

5 years ago
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Music therapy offers respite, despite coronavirus reality

Fame and glory isn’t all it’s cut out to be for Indonesian multi-instrumentalist Laura Sekarputri, who is seeking to use her wide-ranging musical skills and talents to help others.  

5 years ago
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Cuddling in COVID: 'Hug bubble' lets seniors feel the magic of touch

The "hug bubble" allows care home residents, isolated from the outside world to protect them the virus, to hold hands and embrace visiting relatives, because at all times they are separated by a hermetically-sealed plastic film.

5 years ago
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Young Brazilian partygoers stir fears of second COVID-19 wave

When a young woman joined her family for a barbecue one recent Sunday in southern Brazil, soon after a night on the town, she had no idea she would infect 18 relatives with the new coronavirus, and three of them would eventually die.

5 years ago
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Hospital staff 'truly exhausted', says Texas doctor in viral hug photo

Dr. Joseph Varon, the chief of staff at United Memorial, a small hospital that primarily treats minority patients in a low-income north Houston neighborhood, made headlines when a photo of him hugging an elderly COVID patient on Thanksgiving went viral.

5 years ago
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Feeling the heat? Scientists warn of climate shocks to global health

Heat-related deaths are surging around the world, particularly among older people, warning of growing pressure on health systems hit hard by COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Connecting the dots: Reproductive rights & disability

Disability is still largely a taboo subject – and if combined with sexual and reproductive health and rights, it becomes a hard issue to digest for many.

5 years ago
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