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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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A study conducted by the University College London and the University of Bath concluded that smartphone games such as "Tetris", "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" and "Pocket City" are able to relieve more stress after a tiring day at work than any mindfulness apps designed solely to help in breathing or meditation activities.

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Digital games relieve stress better than mindfulness apps: Study

A study conducted in the United Kingdom concluded that digital games may relieve stress more effectively than mindfulness apps.

6 years ago

The use of vape among adolescents has skyrocketed in recent years: some 3.6 million middle and high school students used vaping products in 2018, an increase of 1.5 million on the year before, according to the report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Dozens of US teens hospitalized with lung disease after vaping

Some of them involved "dabbing," or vaping marijuana products.

6 years ago

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Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival

Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola haemorrhagic fever after two experimental drugs showed survival rates of as much as 90% in a clinical trial in Congo.

6 years ago

The first chlamydia vaccine encouragingly triggered an immune response in women during preliminary clinical trials and was found to be safe.

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Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early tests

The first chlamydia vaccine encouragingly triggered an immune response in women during preliminary clinical trials and was found to be safe.

6 years ago

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Caution: Remove false teeth before surgery

This is the story of a 72-year old retired electrician in Britain -- let's call him "Jack" -- who forgot to tell his surgeon that he wore dentures.

6 years ago

The researchers compared data from individuals younger than 60 years with older adults. They found a decrease in cognitive abilities and an increase in biomarkers associated with the disease in the older individuals.

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Moderate exercise can decrease physical markers of Alzheimer's: Study

A new study showed that regular exercise can help prevent the development of physical signs of Alzheimer's among those who are at risk of the disease.

6 years ago

The study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, demonstrated that migraine patients who drink three or more cups of coffee a day were more likely to suffer from migraine on the same or following day.

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Too much coffee could trigger migraines

A team of Harvard University scientists have studied the effects of coffee consumption on patients suffering from migraines in order to determine whether caffeine played a role in the triggering of headaches. Their study showed that the risk rises with three or more cups of coffee a day.

6 years ago

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Indoor air pollution could be threatening your health

Here are some main sources of air pollution indoors that you may not realize exist.

6 years ago

Gloom: Smog blankets Jakarta’s skyscrapers on Tuesday. Air pollution in the city is currently among the worst in the world.

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Are you using the right anti-pollution face mask?

The KN95 respirator face mask is said to be able to filter up to 95 percent of finer particles of dust and pollution.

6 years ago

Nidia Silva samples a virtual reality experience in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, Florida on July 26, 2019. French born scientist, Alexandra Ivanovitch, PhD. founded Equality Lab offering a virtual reality experience to the elderly.

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US seniors fulfill dreams, fight depression with virtual reality

Nidia Silva had never realized her dream of swimming with dolphins until a Miami NGO gave her a pair of virtual reality glasses as part of an experimental treatment for depression and isolation in senior citizens.

6 years ago

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away 100 million bacteria at a time: Study

Research published by Frontiers: in Microbiology finds that an average apple contains at least 100 million bacteria.

6 years ago

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Can diet help cancer treatment? Study in mice offers clues

Diet is already a key part of managing diseases like diabetes and hypertension, but new research adds to a growing body of evidence that it could help cancer treatment too.

6 years ago

An illustration of traffic congestion. Typically, pollution from a highway or a crowded street will be densest around a 150-meter radius around it.

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How to stay healthy amid air pollution woes

Here are some tips on how to stay healthy in one of the most polluted cities in the world.

6 years ago

Carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge, UK, and the State Serum Institute and Hospital of Southern Jutland in Denmark, the new study looked at samples of amniotic fluid taken from 275 individuals participating in the Danish Historic Birth Cohort, which has collected amniotic samples from over 100,000 pregnancies.

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New study links high levels of estrogen in the womb to autism

For the first time, new European research has found a link between high levels of estrogen sex hormones in the womb and an increased risk of developing autism.

6 years ago

The growing popularity of e-cigarettes, battery-powered devices that enable users to inhale addictive nicotine liquids, has raised fears among policymakers worldwide of a new gateway addiction for young people.

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WHO says e-cigarettes 'undoubtedly harmful'

While vaping exposes users to lower levels of toxins than smoking, the World Health Organization said the devices still pose "health risks" to users.

6 years ago

Among the types of chili examined by the researchers were dried and fresh chili peppers.

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Eating too much spicy food may increase dementia risk: Study

The study, which involved analyzing more than 4,500 Chinese adults age 55 and above over a 15-year period, found that those who regularly ate more than 50 grams of chili per day experienced faster cognitive decline.

6 years ago

A photo taken on November 7, 2017 shows the Allergan group headquarters in Pringy, eastern France.

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Breast implants linked to rare cancer recalled, US says

Breast implant maker Allergan has issued a worldwide recall of its textured Biocell models, which have been linked to a rare form of cancer.

6 years ago

An Iraqi policeman pilots a speedboat while on patrol to prevent people attempting suicide from jumping in the Tigris river in the center of the capital Baghdad on May 10, 2019.

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Spotlight on suicide pushes taboos in conservative Iraq

Nada never spoke about her suicide attempts and Ahmad hesitated before sharing his story, but as cases rise in Iraq the taboo issue is being pushed out of the shadows.

6 years ago

This file photo taken on June 28, 2019 shows a man smoking an electronic cigarette at the Beijing International Consumer Electronics Expo.

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Smoking giant China planning e-cigarette regulation

China is planning to regulate e-cigarettes in an attempt to stave off a new gateway addiction in what is already the world's largest smoking population.

6 years ago

Unveiling their findings from a clinical trial at the 10th annual International AIDS Society conference in Mexico City, developers said the device could eventually offer a novel approach to HIV suppression.

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New implant, vaccine trial offer fresh HIV hope

A matchstick-sized implant could revolutionize HIV prevention regimes after early trials suggested the device could stop at-risk people contracting the virus for up to a year at a time, new research showed Tuesday.

6 years ago

Members of the ArtLords sort letters of Dard-e-Dil (a painful heart) project in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 6, 2019.

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Letterbox campaign helps Afghans cope with silent war of mental health

Hundreds of Afghans, weary of war and unsure of the future, have joined a letter-writing campaign to share their feelings with the powerful few who will decide on peace with the Taliban and, with it, the fate of their country.

6 years ago

African American and Hispanic adults under 50 also showed higher rates of colorectal cancer than non-Hispanic whites under 50.

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Colorectal cancer cases on the rise among younger adults: Study

New US research has found that rates of colorectal cancer in American adults under the age of 50 are increasing.

6 years ago

The findings, published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews, showed that taking a bath with an optimum temperature of between 104 and 109 degrees Fahrenheit (40°C to 43°C) improved overall sleep quality, as rated by the participants, and sleep efficiency.

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Could a bath 90 minutes before bedtime help you get a better night's sleep?

New US research has found that if you're struggling to get some shut-eye, taking a bath one to two hours before heading to bed could help you get a better night's sleep.

6 years ago

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Is checking a smartphone during the night bad for sleep?

A team of American scientists observed how the brain reacts to short, intense exposure to blue light in order to determine how sleep is affected.

6 years ago

Drinking enough water every day is something often overlooked because of how basic it is.

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How much water you should drink every day, according to experts

Popular opinion says that eight glasses of water daily is optimal but it can seem excessive to most people.

6 years ago

Cataracts is the clouding of the eyes' crystalline lens and, although it is common, those with the condition are often diagnosed only after it becomes severe.

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Signs you might suffer from cataracts

Cataracts is the clouding of the eyes' crystalline lens and, although it is common, those with the condition are often diagnosed only after it becomes severe.

6 years ago

Cropped image of a person standing on weighing scales with grey background.

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Obesity is climbing the fastest in Vietnam in Southeast Asia

Obesity is rising fast in Southeast Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, according to research from Fitch Solutions Macro Research.

6 years ago

Growing up: A 1000 Hari volunteer explains the features of a height chart to a mother in Rinca, on the fringes of Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara. The province has a high stunting prevalence of 43 percent.

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Stunting: Indonesia's best-kept secret

An upcoming seminar in Jakarta will discuss aspects of stunting, which affects one in three children in Indonesia.

6 years ago

A safe, affordable and long-lasting alternative to pads and tampons, in other words, has the potential to change the lives of millions.

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Menstrual cups safe, practical and cheap: Study

Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons to leak, according to the first major scientific review of the devices, published Wednesday.

6 years ago

Commercial baby foods often contain too much sugar and display confusing ingredient lists, according to a UN report that proposed new guidelines to improve infant diets.

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WHO warns of too sugary baby foods

Commercial baby foods often contain too much sugar and display confusing ingredient lists, according to a UN report that proposed new guidelines to improve infant diets.

6 years ago

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