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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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US performs first kidney transplant from living donor with HIV

The kidney of a 35-year-old HIV-positive woman has been transplanted into another patient with the virus that causes AIDS, US surgeons announced Thursday, in a major medical breakthrough.

6 years ago
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What is the ‘nappuccino’ trend and how could it boost your energy levels?

If you’ve noticed #nappuccino or #coffeenap popping up on your Instagram feed the last few days, you might be wondering how coffee, which is known to keep you awake, could possibly be associated with sleep.

6 years ago
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New study links eating colorful vegetables with a reduced risk of cataracts

New research has found that eating a diet high in colorful fruits and vegetables could lower the risk of age-related cataracts.

6 years ago
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'Technoference' from our phones is impacting our sleep, health and productivity: Study

New Australian research has found that "technoference," which is when we experience distractions in our daily life due to mobile phone use, appears to be having a negative effect on our sleep, health, productivity, and even the saftey of our driving.

6 years ago
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Colorado study underlines dangers of edible marijuana

The number of emergency-room visits linked to cannabis in one hospital in the first US state to completely legalize its use tripled within a few years, according to a study that points to the dangers of ingesting the drug.

6 years ago
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Transgender men retain ovary functions after a year of testosterone shots

The ovaries of transgender men appear to remain functional even after a year of receiving hormonal treatment with testosterone, according to a small Israeli study.

6 years ago
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Six reasons behind children’s stress and how to help them overcome

Those who think children are free from being stressed out may want to think again. Although seemingly carefree and full of happiness, children’s and teenagers’ school and playground life could be a source of many problems: Peer pressure, homework, bullies and many others we don’t expect.

6 years ago
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Five health myths that could do more harm than good

Read on to discover five health myths that we all thought were true

6 years ago
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Food supplement Ultimate Duo shields genes, helps anti-aging

Whether we admit it or not, we are constantly on a quest for our ultimate wellbeing. We do everything we can to stay healthy and look youthful despite our age. However, the quest has become more and more challenging as the world becomes more polluted, and we have to cope with a lifestyle that seemingly demands that we work harder. 

6 years ago
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Nine reasons why your diet might have failed

Here are nine reasons why your diet might be failing.

6 years ago
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There's hope: No child should die from TB

Many developing countries still use the testing and treatment methods for tuberculosis developed 130 years ago, according to the STOP TB Partnership and the World Health Organization (WHO).

6 years ago
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It’s time to put child TB in the global spotlight

Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable.

6 years ago
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New technique may overcome infertility in childhood cancer survivors

A team led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced they had achieved the milestone, using sperm gathered from a male rhesus macaque to generate embryos that were transferred to recipient females.

6 years ago
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Study finds key details about 'punch drunk syndrome' and Alzheimer's

Scientists studying damaged brains of boxers and other sports people have found key details about a head injury-linked disease called "punch drunk syndrome" that could help the development of new diagnostics and treatments for Alzheimer's.

6 years ago
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Nearly four in 10 US HIV infections from people unaware of infection

Almost 40 percent of new HIV cases in the US occur because people do not know they are infected, while a similar proportion know but are not in treatment, according to a study released Monday.

6 years ago
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Short walk once-a-week can lower risk of death: Study

A brisk stroll once or twice a week is enough to reduce the risk of dying from heart attack, stroke or cancer, according to a statistical study of nearly 90,000 people released Tuesday.

6 years ago
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Edwards, Medtronic heart valve systems prove worth in low-risk patients -studies

Non-invasive heart valve replacement systems from Medtronic Plc and rival Edwards Lifesciences Corp proved as good or better than open heart surgery in younger, more active patients for whom the surgical option was deemed low risk, according to trial results that had been scheduled to be presented on Sunday.

6 years ago
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California jury awards $29m to woman with cancer who used J&J talc

A California jury on Wednesday awarded $29 million to a woman who said that asbestos in Johnson & Johnson's talcum-powder-based products caused her cancer.

6 years ago
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Why does breast cancer recur? New study finds clues

For breast cancer survivors, the risk of tumors returning casts a long shadow, with recurrence possible up to two decades after a diagnosis. But new research could help identify and treat those most in danger.

6 years ago
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Designer babies: Moratorium on genome editing needed, say experts

Experts from seven countries called for a moratorium on the kind of genetic manipulation -- known as germline editing -- used last year to permanently modify the genome of twin girls in Shenzhen, China.

6 years ago
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WHO launches strategy to fight 'inevitable' flu pandemics

The World Health Organization on March 11 launched a strategy to protect people worldwide over the next decade against the threat of influenza, warning that new pandemics are "inevitable".

6 years ago
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Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity linked to brain shrinkage

New UK research has found that unhealthy lifestyle factors and conditions such as smoking, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes appear to also be linked with having an unhealthier brain.

6 years ago
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Starting menstruation early linked to high blood pressure later in life

New US research has found that the age a woman starts her periods might be linked to her risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) later in life.

6 years ago
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How to fall asleep faster, according to a sleep wellness expert

“Sleep deprivation can impact our mental health,” said sleep wellness expert Nancy H. Rothstein.

6 years ago
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Korea’s fried chicken gets sweeter, saltier

South Korea’s sweet and spicy marinated fried chicken has become sweeter and saltier over the past three years, according to a recent analysis of popular local delivery chicken brands by Seoul City. 

6 years ago
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Sleeping in on weekends does not compensate for lost sleep: Study

In order to recover from sleep loss during the workweek people try catching up on some sleep at weekends. A study, conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado in Boulder, disproved this assertion. 

6 years ago
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Listening to music may hinder your creativity, new study suggests

Published in the Applied Cognitive Psychology journal, the study explores if background music actually restrains you from thinking creatively.

6 years ago
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Genetics can determine the happiness of a marriage

A new study examined influencing factors for a long-term happiness after getting married. Apparently, genetics is among the determinants.

6 years ago
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Thailand to start testing medical marijuana on patients

Marijuana has been used as a traditional herb for centuries in Thailand but was banned decades ago.

6 years ago
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8 common mistakes you make when showering

Dermatologists share eight common mistakes to avoid when taking a shower.

6 years ago
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