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Thailand issued a new coronavirus warning to the party-going public on Friday after a cluster of 13 cases was traced to a group of friends who shared cigarettes and drinks.

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Thailand warns of coronavirus danger of sharing drinks, cigarettes

"There was inappropriate behavior, sharing drinks, cigarettes and not avoiding social activities after returning from an at-risk country."

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Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (right) and fomer vice president Jusuf Kalla greet each other with an elbow bump at the Vice Presidential office on March 12 in Jakarta.

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No more 'cipika cipiki', here's some fun alternative ways to greet people during the COVID-19 outbreak

Elbow bumps, namaste and the foot-to-foot Wuhan shake are rising in popularity as alternatives to shaking hands and cheek-to-cheek kissing.

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A dog wears a mask over its mouth on a street in Beijing on Feb. 13, 2020.

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Quarantined dog tests negative for coronavirus in HK

The negative result does not mean the dog has not been infected with the virus.

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Taller, slimmer girls may have a higher risk of developing endometriosis

New European research has found that girls who are tall and have a low body mass index (BMI) may have a higher risk of endometriosis.

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The findings, published online in the Journal of Happiness Studies, showed that the gratitude intervention was not really any more effective at relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression than completing the non-gratitude activity.

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Feeling grateful doesn’t help with depression or anxiety, says new study

New US research has found that while feeling grateful may bring some positive benefits to your life, it won’t help ease feelings of depression or anxiety.

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A pride flag flies in front of the Historic Mormon Temple as part of a protest where people resigned from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in response to a recent change in church policy towards married LGBT same sex couples and their children on November 14, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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LGBT+ community at heightened risk of coronavirus, groups warn

More than 100 LGBT+ rights groups on Wednesday called on US public health officials to address the heightened vulnerability of gay and trans people to the coronavirus, warning that their frequently weakened immune systems can put them at risk.

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A second patient has been cured of HIV after undergoing stem cell transplant treatment, after finding no trace of infection 30 months after he stopped traditional treatment. (Shutterstock/r.classen).
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London man second patient to be cured of HIV

A second patient has been cured of HIV after undergoing stem cell transplant treatment, after finding no trace of infection 30 months after he stopped traditional treatment.

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This photo taken on February 16, 2020 shows a doctor looking at an image as he checks a patient who is infected by the COVID-19 coronavirus at the Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province.

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Myth buster: 10 rumors about novel coronavirus

To dispel fake news and present the truth, here we list some of the rumors spread extensively.

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In this file photo taken on September 26, 2018 Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates introduce the Goalkeepers event at the Lincoln Center in New York.

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Gates, other charities pledge $125 million towards COVID-19 treatments

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and two other large charities on Tuesday pledged up to $125 million to help speed the development of treatments for the fast-spreading coronavirus, which the World Health Organization said on Monday was nearing pandemic proportions.

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Therapists, counseling hotlines and online wellness groups in China are struggling to cope with surging demand for emotional help as the coronavirus outbreak upends normal life.

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'It's like someone's hit pause on life': China turns to therapy amid virus loc

"Every day we have about 20 callers. Some have watched their relatives perish without access to medicine in the early days of the virus, when there weren't enough hospital beds."

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De Blasio told a press conference earlier on Sunday that people who smoke or vape are at higher risk.

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Smoking or vaping increases risks for those with coronavirus: NYC mayor

Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.

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Coronavirus and handwashing: Research shows proper hand drying is also vital

Warm air and jet air dryers are not recommended for use in hospitals and clinics for hygiene reasons.

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This photo taken on February 16, 2020 shows a medical staff member resting at the isolation ward of the Wuhan Red Cross Hospital in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province.

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There is a ‘tipping point’ before coronavirus kills

The new coronavirus causes little more than a cough if it stays in the nose and throat, which it does for the majority of people unlucky enough to be infected. Danger starts when it reaches the lungs.

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International Women’s Day 2020: Four ways women can boost their health

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An employee of the pharmaceutical laboratory 'Laboratoires Gilbert' monitors a production chain of hydroalcoholic solution in Plouedern, northwestern France on March 4, 2020 as France has confirmed 204 cases of the novel coronavirus.

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For French hand gel producer, an opportunity and challenge

The production lines are whirling at Gilbert, one of France's main producers of sanitizing gels, in a bid to meet the soaring demand for the bottles by people hoping to fend off infection in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Urban Chat: Herd mentality, FOMO and a government caught unready for either

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The findings, published in the journal Pediatric Research, showed that children who got the least sleep had the greatest risk of developing mental health issues.

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Children who don't get enough sleep may have a higher risk of mental health problems

New European research has found that children who don't get enough sleep may be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.

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Good hygiene along with the habit of washing your hands are essential to reduce the risk of common infections.

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Hands down, men worse at bathroom hygiene that prevents coronavirus

The spread of the new coronavirus is shining the spotlight on a little-discussed gender split: men wash their hands after using the bathroom less than women.

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The findings, published in Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology, showed that the participants who did not use smartphones tended to be older, have a lower education level and a lower socioeconomic status than those who did use smartphones.

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New study finds smartphone users take more pain medication for headaches

Smartphone users who suffer from headaches may take more pain medication than those who don't use a smartphone, according to new research.

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Hatha yoga festival to be held in Bali this March

A festival focusing on hatha yoga is to be held for the first time at the Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort in Bali’s Klungkung regency from March 14 to 15.

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Joe Hamilton intuitively controls a DEKA prosthetic hand, made by Mobius Bionics and called the 'LUKE Arm', for an advanced prosthetics study involving the Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface in a lab on the University of Michigan Medical Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 9, 2018.

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Prosthetic innovation: 'It's like you have a hand again'

Today's artificial limbs can look very natural, and now an innovative process makes prosthetic hands move more naturally as well.

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The findings, published by The BMJ Thursday, showed that most of the participants ate between one to five eggs per week, and those who ate more eggs also tended to eat more red meat, have a higher BMI and were less likely to be treated with statins, which are commonly used to help lower cholesterol to protect against heart attack and stroke.

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Eating an egg a day does not increase cardiovascular disease risk, says new study

New US research has found that despite previous concerns, eating an egg a day is not linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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The dos and don’ts of wearing masks in our fight against COVID-19

There's a right way and a wrong way to using face masks. Here's how to do it right!

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A member of the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) checks a visitor's body temperature at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday. Body temperature checks are carried out for all guests, including ministers and heads of state institutions, who enter the palace to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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How to play your part in the battle against COVID-19 hoaxes, misinformation

As a privileged population — with access to higher education and abundant information from the internet — we need to enlighten ourselves and our community, and not seek to discredit the Health Ministry with rumors and false information.

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Start investing in mental health: Why I decided to seek professional help

Some people struggle with mental health issues, and instead of seeking professional health, they google their symptoms and self-diagnose. This is dangerous, and even more so when we stumble upon people who claim to be professionals but lack competence and ethics and straight-up exploit those who are truly struggling with their mental health.

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In this picture taken on Feb. 22, 2020, a man takes a selfie with his baby along a hiking trail. Remote hiking trails are offering Hong Kongers an open-air escape from the coronavirus fears that have engulfed the densely-populated city and triggered the closure of public facilities and schools.

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Hong Kongers hit hiking trails to escape coronavirus woes

Hong Kongers are escaping the coronavirus anxiety that has gripped the crowded city by heading for the hills to find fresh air and space to exercise.

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New research has found that brushing teeth three times a day could lower an individual's risk of diabetes, while neglecting oral hygiene could actually increase the risk.

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Brushing teeth three times a day could lower the risk of diabetes

New research has found that brushing teeth three times a day could lower an individual's risk of diabetes, while neglecting oral hygiene could actually increase the risk.

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