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Free of charge: Local soccer club gives underprivileged kids chance to play

Moved to do good for the community, a married couple founded a soccer club for underprivileged kids to play in for free.

2 years ago
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The technology fighting Rwanda's silent killer of women

When Rwandan villager Lillian was diagnosed with cervical cancer, she feared that her life was over. But a new gadget offered her hope. ...

2 years ago
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Indonesian single mother wins bodybuilding contest

A Jakarta working mother becomes a champion at the NPC Singapore Showdown bodybuilding contest    ...

2 years ago

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California wants to see how cooking with gas affects indoor air

Studies say cooking with gas can increase asthma rates.

5 years ago
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Spanish cat tests positive for coronavirus

A cat belonging to a family in the Spanish region of Catalonia tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the professor who conducted an autopsy on the pet said on Friday.

5 years ago
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Anti-viral drug trio found to shorten COVID-19 illness in mild cases: Study

Researchers in Hong Kong have found that patients suffering milder illness caused by the new coronavirus recover more quickly if they are treated with a three-drug antiviral cocktail soon after symptoms appear.  

5 years ago
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Vitamin C supplementation against COVID-19: Is it necessary?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the long-known supernutrients, but high-dosage supplementation entails health risks.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus found in semen of young men with COVID-19

Given the high contagiousness of SARS-CoV-2 by non-sexual routes, it is difficult to imagine how this could be substantially increased by sexual transmission.

5 years ago
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Positive tests for recovered virus patients are not reinfections: WHO

Coronavirus patients declared recovered who later test positive for the disease are still expelling dead lung cells rather than getting a new infection, the World Health Organization (WHO) told AFP on Wednesday.

5 years ago
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Genetic mutation study finds new coronavirus spread swiftly in late 2019

A genetic analysis of samples from more than 7,500 people infected with COVID-19 suggests the new coronavirus spread quickly around the world late last year and is adapting to its human hosts, scientists said on Wednesday.

5 years ago
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US officials warn against 'COVID-19 parties'

Officials in the northwestern US state of Washington on Wednesday expressed concern over reports of people organizing "COVID-19 parties" to intentionally spread the virus.

5 years ago
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Can you get the COVID-19 coronavirus twice?

But are you immune from COVID-19 if you’ve already been infected?

5 years ago
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Fasting and maintaining immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic

Muslims worldwide might ask is it safe to fast when our immune system is at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

5 years ago
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These 4 diets are trending. We looked at the science (or lack of it) behind each one

When a new diet promises dramatic results with little effort, or sells miraculous pills, potions or supplements guaranteed to melt body fat or speed a up sluggish metabolism – with testimonials touting success – then be sceptical.

5 years ago
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Evidence obesity is a risk factor for serious illness with coronavirus is mounting – even if you’re young

It’s true a number of the health conditions which we know increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are also associated with obesity. These include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and respiratory disease. But new research suggests obesity independently is a strong predictor of severe illness, particularly in those aged under 60 years.

5 years ago
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Is remdesivir a miracle drug to cure coronavirus? Don't get your hopes up yet

Remdesivir is an experimental antiviral drug being developed by Gilead Sciences. Originally it was being developed as a treatment for Ebola, a viral infection that causes severe internal bleeding. But researchers are now interested in its potential to treat patients with COVID-19.

5 years ago
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Swedish town uses chicken manure to help stop spread of coronavirus

A town in southern Sweden has turned to a traditional source to try to prevent the coronavirus spreading during an annual festive event on Thursday: chicken manure.

5 years ago
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'I'm cheering for you': Robot welcome at Tokyo quarantine

Coronavirus quarantine can be lonely, but at one Tokyo hotel converted to accept patients with mild symptoms, a humanoid robot will be there to offer support and encouragement -- as well as admonishments and warnings.

5 years ago
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Coronavirus shopping tips to keep you safe at the supermarket

For many of us, grocery shopping is when we will come into contact with the highest number of people during the pandemic.

5 years ago
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University of Indonesia now provides online psychological consultations

The integrated psychology clinic at the University of Indonesia is providing online consultation services during the COVID-19 outbreak.

5 years ago
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COVID-19: How to protect your child's mental health

While we can agree that staying home and self-isolating is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, doing so might have negative impacts, especially on children.

5 years ago
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Essential oil diffusers may cause pollution in home says watchdog

Essential oil diffusers could be a source of pollution in the home, the French food and environmental safety agency warned Tuesday.

5 years ago
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New study finds e-cigarette may cause similar damage to the arteries as tobacco cigarettes

Using e-cigarettes could cause similar vascular damage as smoking tobacco cigarettes, according to new research.

5 years ago
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Men may be 2.5 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than women

Men may be more likely to die from COVID-19 than women, according to new research.

5 years ago
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Psychological consultation hotline launched in virus-stricken Indonesia

The government has launched a psychological consultation service to ensure the public’s mental health at a time of elevated stress.

5 years ago
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Indonesia’s men more susceptible to COVID-19 than women: Health Ministry

More men die from COVID-19 than women in Indonesia, according to recent data issued by the Health Ministry.

5 years ago
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Hello, social distancing. Goodbye, handshakes?

The new coronavirus has forced a rethink of the handshake. No matter how friendly, it is an exchange of potentially infectious microorganisms.

5 years ago
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My skin's dry with all this hand washing. What can I do?

With all this hand washing, it’s easy to get dry skin or for existing skin conditions to flare up.

5 years ago
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Can a five-minute workout keep you fit during quarantine?

Working out at a high intensity but for a short period of time could offer an effective at-home total body workout.

5 years ago
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'Focus on things we can control': Experts give advice on how to cope amid the pandemic

Experts share tips on how to cope amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which may significantly affect the state of our mental health. 

5 years ago
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'Porn doesn't even spark joy anymore': Alone and sexually frustrated amid COVID-19 pandemic

While couples can still fulfill their needs while sheltering in place, sexually active lone wolves like Fachri often have to settle for themselves, as finding a hookup or meeting noncohabitant partners still bears the risk of contracting the coronavirus.

5 years ago
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UK issues warning over possible coronavirus-linked illness in kids

British health authorities warned doctors over a growing number of children with a “multi-system inflammatory state” that could be linked to the coronavirus, while reassuring people any complications related to Covid-19 for children appeared rare.

5 years ago
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Virus likely to keep coming back each year, say top Chinese scientists

It is unlikely for the new coronavirus to disappear the way its close cousin the SARS virus did 17 years ago, as it infects some people without causing obvious symptoms like fever.

5 years ago
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