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Tian (left) and Alif, players of Garuda Lions FC, pick up rubbish on the field as they have been taught to do at the club.

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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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Scientists investigating the outbreak – including those from China – have reported complete virus genome sequences found in patients.

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Mystery China pneumonia outbreak likely caused by new human coronavirus

The new coronavirus outbreak is linked to a market in Wuhan, which sold meat and live animals. Following the outbreak, the market was closed. There is no clear evidence of the virus spreading between humans, and it is thought that it originated in animals.

5 years ago

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What to know about Lyme disease

Lyme is the most common tick-bite related disease, infecting around 300,000 people in the United States every year.

5 years ago

Blood sample for Lyme disease testing

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Lyme disease: Justin Bieber’s illness can cause joint pain, heart problems, depression

In severe cases, patients can be bedridden or wheelchair-bound for years without knowing if they will recover.

5 years ago

The research has increasing relevance at a time when there is mounting awareness within societies of the importance of safeguarding mental health, especially in the wake of the financial crisis and amid the rise of globalization.

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Middle age misery peaks at age of 47.2, Economist says

Middle age is miserable, according to a new economic study which pinpoints 47.2 years old as the moment of peak unhappiness in the developed world.

5 years ago

On average, intimate relations at least once a week reduced the chances of entering menopause by 28 percent compared to women who had sex less than once a month, they reported in the journal Royal Society Open Science.

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Sex delays menopause, study finds

Women approaching menopause who have frequent sex are less likely to cross that threshold than women of the same age who are not as active sexually, researchers said Wednesday.

5 years ago

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Fighting HIV with community-based sex education

With 73,000 new HIV infections per year, Indonesia currently has the fourth-highest infection rate in the world, and this is probably just the tip of the iceberg.

5 years ago

As it turns out, humans are wired to worry.

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Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down

Studies have shown that some people prefer electric shocks to being left alone with their thoughts. Sound familiar?

5 years ago

The findings also suggest that drinking green tea was linked with around a 25 percent lower risk of incident heart disease and stroke, fatal heart disease and stroke, and all-cause death, however, no significant associations were found for black tea.

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Could drinking green tea help you live longer?

A new large-scale Chinese study has found that drinking tea at least three times a week could increase your chances of living a longer and healthier life.

5 years ago

Sparkling water is made by infusing water with carbon dioxide.

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Is sparkling water bad for you?

While most people know they should drink more water, it can be a bit boring. So what about sparkling water as an option to liven things up a bit? After all, sparkling water is just as good as normal water, right? Not quite.

5 years ago

In the 1970s, concerns arose over possible contamination of the mineral talc with asbestos, which often form alongside each other in nature.

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No link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, finds major study

A major US government-led study published Tuesday found no link between ovarian cancer and the use of talcum powder in the genital area, citing data from more than 250,000 women.

5 years ago

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If you're thinking of running a marathon this year, it could be good for your heart

If you're currently making New Year resolutions then you might want to consider adding your first marathon to your list of 2020 goals, with new research suggesting that running a marathon for the first time could bring several health benefits.

5 years ago

The United Nations agency activated its incident-management system at the country, regional and global level and is standing ready to launch a broader response if it’s needed, the WHO’s regional office in Manila said in Twitter posts Saturday.

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China pneumonia outbreak spurs WHO action as mystery lingers

A mysterious lung infection in the central Chinese city of Wuhan is being monitored by the World Health Organization, which said it’s in active communication with its counterparts in China, where an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

5 years ago

Runner woman athlete tying running shoes laces getting ready for race training on run track with smartphone and earphones for music listening on mobile phone.

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Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

How active should you be?

5 years ago

Humans need a diverse microbiome with a variety of bacterial species that can quickly adapt to the wide range of foods that we might want to consume while still performing all those important functions like preventing inflammation.

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5 things you can do to make your microbiome healthier

It’s common for people to focus on their health at the start of the year. But few consider the well being of the microbes that live inside the human gut – the microbiome – which are vital to an individual’s good health.

5 years ago

The fact is most people with bipolar disorder do not enjoy “a heightened connection with the universe”.

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Why bipolar disorder is becoming more 'desirable' than other mental illnesses

The fact is most people with bipolar disorder do not enjoy “a heightened connection with the universe”.

5 years ago

Carried out by researchers at the University of Hyogo in Awaji, the new study set out to investigate whether indoor plants could boost mental health among office workers, a group that typically doesn't have much exposure to healthy green environments.

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Could putting a plant on your desk reduce work stress?

If one of your resolutions for 2020 is to reduce your stress levels, then putting a plant on your work desk could help, according to new Japanese research.

5 years ago

The view from Stone Garden Geopark in West Bandung regency, West Java.

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Ecotherapy aims to tap into nature to improve your wellbeing

Examples of ecotherapy activities might include gardening, farming, woodland walks, and nature art and crafts.

5 years ago

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Ecotherapy aims to tap into nature to improve your wellbeing

Examples of ecotherapy activities might include gardening, farming, woodland walks, and nature art and crafts.

5 years ago

A lot of us can relate to the love-hate relationship we have with running. It’s a fairly physically demanding sport and is ever-so-easy to make excuses out of.

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New year, new you? Why we think a better body will be a better self

Thinking that we are our bodies is transformative, it overturns how we understand human beings.

5 years ago

Accelerate: Students in Depok run up a hill as part of their running training program.

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Mental health: Which is better – team sports or solo exercise?

Is all exercise equally beneficial – and does it matter whether you do it alone or in a group?

5 years ago

A search and rescue team rescues flood victims using a rubber boat on Jl. Jatinegara Barat in Kampung Pulo, Jakarta, on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020

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Six common diseases to watch out for during floods

Those affected by floods are at risk of getting infected with water-borne diseases contracted through direct contact with polluted waters.

5 years ago

Attendees peer through portholes at the Google Inc. stand on the opening day of the MWC Barcelona in Spain.

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Study finds Google system could improve breast cancer detection

A Google artificial intelligence system proved as good as expert radiologists at detecting which women had breast cancer based on screening mammograms and showed promise at reducing errors, researchers in the United States and Britain reported.

5 years ago

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Study finds Google system could improve breast cancer detection

5 years ago

After finding that altering the internal body clock of mice could make the animals more likely to develop pulmonary fibrosis, the researchers wanted to see if the internal body clock, also known as circadian rhythm, could be linked to the disease in humans.

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Sleeping too long or not enough linked to pulmonary fibrosis: New study

New UK research suggests that people who regularly sleep too little or too much are more likely to have pulmonary fibrosis, compared to those who sleep the recommended seven hours a night.

5 years ago

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Sleeping too long or not enough linked to pulmonary fibrosis: New study

New UK research suggests that people who regularly sleep too little or too much are more likely to have pulmonary fibrosis, compared to those who sleep the recommended seven hours a night.

5 years ago

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Shaking head vigorously to free ears from water could be harmful

Shaking your head vigorously in an attempt to remove water blockage from your ears after swimming or showering might be quick and effective, but a new study suggests this seemingly harmless act might lead to health problems, even brain damage.

5 years ago

Using the data of over 4,000 middle-aged to older men and women from the UK Biobank, Willette and Klinedinst found that middle-aged people who had higher amounts of fat in their midsection had worse fluid intelligence as they got older.

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Muscle and body fat may be linked to flexibility in thinking: Study

New research suggests that having less muscle and more body fat may negatively affect the flexibility of our thinking as we get older.

5 years ago

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Chinese Alzheimer’s drug to launch global trials amid skepticism

A newly approved Chinese drug for Alzheimer’s will start clinical trials in the US and Europe next year as the country’s first novel therapy for the incurable disease seeks global legitimacy.

5 years ago