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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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Sleeping for only several hours a night can make you feel uncomfortable the day after. Among the symptoms are all-day drowsiness, weakness, a lack of focus and irritability.

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Why lack of sleep can put your health at risk

Sleeping for only several hours a night can make you feel uncomfortable the day after. Among the symptoms are all-day drowsiness, weakness, a lack of focus and irritability.

6 years ago

When it comes to burger, rare or undercooked meat is a big no-no as it might lead to food poisoning.

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Why you should never eat a medium-rare burger

A juicy, rare steak is one of the delights of the culinary world. However, when it comes to burger, rare or undercooked meat is a big no-no as it might lead to food poisoning.

6 years ago

Human-animal co-sleeping means comfort, love and warmth – for both human and pet.

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Is it safe to sleep with your pets?

An Australian study revealed that sleeping alongside dogs for warmth was practiced by indigenous Australians during cold nights.

6 years ago

Many factors could benefit our sleep quality. But apart from a mattress, lights and sheets, pillows are often underestimated.

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How to find the perfect pillow for better sleep

Apart from a mattress, lights and sheets, pillows are often underestimated.

6 years ago

Use plaster after a paper cut, as it provides protection against bacteria.

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Paper cuts: Why do they hurt so much?

Paper might seem harmless, but a paper cut comes unexpectedly and hurts a lot.

6 years ago

A recent study has revealed that women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face a higher cardiac risk than men.

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Snoring poses bigger cardiac risk to women

A recent study has revealed that women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face a higher cardiac risk than men.

6 years ago

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Improve blood pressure with 5-minute breathing technique

The workout, called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), is claimed to reduce heart attack risk and enhance cardiovascular health, as well as cognitive and physical performance.

6 years ago

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

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Wash your hands after touching these seven things

According to the Mayo Clinic, washing your hands limits the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other germs.

6 years ago

With cervical cancer being the third-most common cancer among women in the world, it is advised to know the factors that can increase the risk of getting it.

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Seven cervical cancer risks to know

With at least 200 types of HPV, few have high risks for cervical cancer as most of the time the body clears the infection by itself. However, there are some instances that render the body unable to clear the infection.

6 years ago

In order to be able to live a long, happy life, one should be sensible in eating habits and nutrition intake, as well as maintain good habits, stay active, have a good social life and avoid stress.

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Ways to prepare for long, healthy and happy life in your 20s and 30s

Paving the way for a long and happy life in retirement can start early. Here's how.

6 years ago

The ketogenic diet is skyrocketing in terms of popularity, skipping past a number of other notable approaches to dieting.

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Trying the keto diet? Beware of this not-so-pleasant effect

While a side effect known as "keto breath" is widely reported, less talked about is the "keto crotch".

6 years ago

Since cancer cells with BRCA gene defects already have a poor repair system, targeting them using a PARP inhibitor worsens the damage and ultimately kills them.

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New drug therapy slows spread of pancreatic cancer: study

The trial specifically looked at patients with BRCA gene mutations which are inherited and are known to increase the chances of getting pancreatic, ovarian, prostate and breast cancer.

6 years ago

The mortality rate was 29 percent less than when patients, all under 59 and pre-menopausal, were randomly assigned a placebo.

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New breast cancer drug found to boost survival rates by 30%

The treatment is less toxic than traditional chemotherapy because it more selectively targets cancerous cells, blocking their ability to multiply.

6 years ago

To overcome tiredness, we tend to grab coffee, which does not always help.

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This is why being bored makes you sleepy

As it turns out, the nucleus accumbens, a part of the brain that influences motivation and pleasure, also affects one’s drowsiness.

6 years ago

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White or brown bread: which is healthier?

Brown bread has long been considered to be a healthier choice for its low glycemic index, which affects the level of blood sugar in the human body.

6 years ago

According to a new British study conducted at the University of East Anglia, eating 150 grams of blueberries a day could reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

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Eating blueberries could be good for your heart

According to a new British study conducted at the University of East Anglia, eating 150 grams of blueberries a day could reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

6 years ago

Using a sponge is good, but make sure you use separate ones for cleaning the sink and cleaning the dishes.

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Stop doing these germ-spreading habits right now

Here are the little things you might be doing that you should consider stopping.

6 years ago

You can reduce your household pollution by following these tips.

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Five tips for a less toxic home

You can reduce your household pollution by following these tips.

6 years ago

A no-smoking sign is seen in a cafe-restaurant, in Athens on September 1, 2010.

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WHO decries Big Tobacco bid to rebrand World No Tobacco Day

The World Health Organization on Wednesday condemned efforts by the world's biggest cigarette vendor to rebrand a day dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.

6 years ago

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US risks losing measles elimination status with record cases

The United States risks losing its measles "elimination status" if current outbreaks continue, US health authorities said Thursday.

6 years ago

US neurobiologist Rebecca Shansky's article denounces the practice, where the 'default' was to study males, as based on outdated gender stereotypes from the 19th century.

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Time to start studying females too, urges scientist

US neurobiologist Rebecca Shansky recalled her first experiences studying mice in the lab two decades ago: the "default" was to study males. Shansky's article denounces that practice as based on outdated gender stereotypes from the 19th century.

6 years ago

Men whose mothers suffered stressful events such as divorce or job loss in early pregnancy are more likely to have fewer and less active sperm.

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Stressed pregnant moms may mean lower sperm counts: Study

Men whose mothers suffered stressful events such as divorce or job loss in early pregnancy are more likely to have fewer and less active sperm.

6 years ago

In this picture received by AFP from Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns on May 29, 2019, shows baby Saybie, the world's smallest surviving newborn, when she weighed 3 lbs in March 2019 in San Diego, California. A baby girl who weighed 245 grams and measured 23 cm became the smallest baby in the world, a US hospital reported after being discharged five months after being in intensive care.

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World's tiniest surviving baby born in California

A California hospital on Wednesday disclosed the birth of the world's smallest baby ever to survive, weighing a mere 245 grams -- the same as a large apple -- when she was born.

6 years ago

A number of apps are shown on a smartphone screen

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Smartphone app found effective in helping people quit smoking

A Japanese university and a medical venture said Thursday a smartphone app they have developed has proved effective in helping people stay away from smoking.

6 years ago

The proportion was higher among girls, which the authors attributed to the show's focus on the suicide of 17-year-old student Hannah Baker.

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'13 Reasons Why' linked to uptick in US adolescent suicides: study

The paper, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry on Wednesday, estimated a 13 percent spike in suicides among 10 to 19-year-olds between April and June of 2017, with a higher proportion among females.

6 years ago

According to international news agency AFP, transgenderism has been removed from the list of mental disorders, but remains listed under the chapter on "conditions related to sexual health".

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WHO removes transgenderism from its list of mental disorders

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has removed transgenderism from its list of mental disorders and activists welcome the move.

6 years ago

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WHO recognizes 'burn-out' as medical condition

The World Health Organization has for the first time recognized "burn-out" in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers.

6 years ago

A traditional Ramadan drummer beats his drum in the streets of the old city of Mosul in northern Iraq, as he makes calls for Muslims to wake up for their pre-dawn 'suhur' meal before a new day of fasting begins, on May 18, 2019.

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Long after guns fall silent, Mosul residents suffer hearing loss

For months, Alia Ali endured the din of fighting in Iraq's second city Mosul. Then a missile slammed into her home, killing her husband and her hearing.

6 years ago

For many, the holiday season is synonymous with indulgence and overeating, which can lead to weight gain.

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US researchers study self-weighing strategy to help prevent holiday weight gain

New research from the US suggests that self-monitoring weight on a daily basis can help people maintain a healthy weight, even during typically indulgent times such as the holiday season.

6 years ago

The Wills Memorial Building, part of the University of Bristol, is pictured in Bristol, south west England on May 16, 2019. One in five reported suffering from mental health issues, mostly depression and anxiety, according to the survey conducted at 140 British universities.

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Britain wakes up to student mental health plight

Former business student Greg used to resort to drink and drugs to get to sleep -- a common story at British universities struggling to adapt to growing concerns about student mental health problems.

6 years ago

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