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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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The average duration of the nap was 49 minutes, with the team also finding that there appeared to be a direct linear relationship between time spent napping and blood pressure; for every 60 minutes of midday sleep, the 24-hour average systolic blood pressure decreased by 3 mm Hg.

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Taking a nap could help lower blood pressure, finds new study

Taking a midday nap could help lower blood pressure, according to new research.

6 years ago

E-cigarette users were 25 percent more likely to have coronary artery disease and 55 percent more likely to suffer from depression or anxiety, the study says.

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E-cigarette use linked to heart trouble: Study

People who use e-cigarettes are more likely to have heart problems than those who don't, says a study released on Thursday in the US.

6 years ago

The study, which followed all Danish children born between 1999 and 2010 until 2013, compared the number of vaccinated and unvaccinated kids who were diagnosed with autism, and found no difference.

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Large study again confirms MMR vaccine doesn't cause autism

A study following more than 650,000 Danish children for over a decade has led researchers to the same conclusion as previous efforts: the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine does not increase a child's risk of autism.

6 years ago

Red ribbon (AIDS ribbon) with AIDS/HIV word on notice board

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HIV patient's remission spurs hope for curing AIDS-causing virus

A stem-cell treatment put a London patient’s HIV into remission, marking the second such reported case and reinvigorating efforts to cure the AIDS-causing infection that afflicts some 37 million people globally.

6 years ago

Ice skaters follow a trail during La fête des Neiges, Montréal’s great winter festival, where families are invited to play outdoors and enjoy an array of activities at the Parc Jean-Drapeau January 22, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Smaller countries are becoming the healthiest in global surveys

While slight variations in data can throw up different winners, smaller countries are increasingly dominating the top of the lists while big countries with booming economies fall behind.

6 years ago

It is not true that you should start dieting step by step and cut calories slowly, as losing a lot of weight right at the start can motivate one to not give up, research indicates.

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Seven myths about weight loss and why you can ignore them

Losing weight is no easy task. Ignoring these seven myths can help put you on the right track.

6 years ago

An alarming global surge in measles cases poses a serious threat to children and more efforts are needed to improve vaccine coverage, according to the U.N. Children's Fund

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Global surge in measles poses serious threat to children: UNICEF

An alarming global surge in measles cases poses a serious threat to children and more efforts are needed to improve vaccine coverage, the U.N. Children's Fund said Friday.

6 years ago

Female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite.

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Study finds potential new weapon in fight against malaria

For years, insecticide-soaked mosquito nets have helped dramatically lower malaria infections, but insecticide resistance has driven a search for alternatives and a new study may have uncovered one option.

6 years ago

An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson's patients, scientists said.

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Parkinson's drug trial offers glimmer of hope for brain cells

An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson's patients, scientists said.

6 years ago

A British exit from the EU without a deal would have 'an immediate and drastic' impact on availability of medicines and vaccines as well as affecting health system funding and staffing, experts warned.

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Brexit to harm UK's cherished health service, experts say

A British exit from the EU without a deal would have "an immediate and drastic" impact on availability of medicines and vaccines as well as affecting health system funding and staffing, experts warned.

6 years ago

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Rise of drug-resistant superbugs rings alarm bells in Europe

The spread of superbugs resistant to antimicrobial drugs shows no sign of slowing in Europe, health officials said on Tuesday, making food poisoning and other infections more difficult to treat.

6 years ago

New UK research found that if you're switching from a takeaway coffee cup to a reusable option, choosing one which is also antimicrobial could be safer than an ordinary plastic reusable cup.

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Some reusable coffee cups may be more hygienic than others

New research found that if you're switching from a takeaway coffee cup to a reusable option, choosing one which is also antimicrobial could be safer than an ordinary plastic reusable cup.

6 years ago

Young women dance flamenco on Plaza de Espana, Seville, Spain

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Spain tops Italy as world's healthiest nation while US slips

Maybe it’s something in the gazpacho or paella, as Spain just surpassed Italy to become the world’s healthiest country.

6 years ago

The Schroth Method is also suitable for adults with scoliosis who want to correct their posture.

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Schroth Method offers alternative to scoliosis surgery

Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person’s spine is curved to the right or left.

6 years ago

Personal hygiene is key, so always be sure to wash your sweaty clothes after working out.

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The nasty infections you can pick up in the gym and how to avoid them

With so much sweat and body contact with machines and equipment in a confined space, many fungi, bacteria and viruses lurk inside gyms.

6 years ago

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The fascinating reason why onions make us cry

Ever chopped up an onion to have tears streaming down your face? Most of us regularly find ourselves in that uncomfortable situation, but there’s no way we’re ditching onions any time soon.

6 years ago

Running regularly is beneficial both physically and mentally.

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Stressed out? Lace up your shoes and run for your health

Consider going out for a run the next time you're stressed.

6 years ago

The rapid scale-up of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer in a handful of rich countries within three decades, and in most other nations by century's end.

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Vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer: Study

The rapid scale-up of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could virtually eliminate cervical cancer in a handful of rich countries within three decades, and in most other nations by century's end.

6 years ago

New US research has found that older women who spend most of their day sitting down may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

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Long periods of sitting may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in older women

New US research has found that older women who spend most of their day sitting down may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

6 years ago

New US research has found that eating nuts may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for those with type 2 diabetes.

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Eating nuts linked to improved heart health for those with diabetes

New US research has found that eating nuts may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for those with type 2 diabetes.

6 years ago

To help your liver function efficiently, make sure you have essential vitamins and nutrients in your diet.

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Five vitamins you need to support your liver

Here are a few vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy liver.

8 years ago

New United Kingdom research has found that patients with melanoma may be less likely to survive if they also have a long history of smoking.

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Smokers less likely to survive a dangerous form of skin cancer

New United Kingdom research has found that patients with melanoma may be less likely to survive if they also have a long history of smoking.

6 years ago

Scientists they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known flu viruses that could lead to a universal, one-shot vaccine against the killer disease.

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'Killer' cells raise hope of universal flu vaccine

Scientists they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known flu viruses that could lead to a universal, one-shot vaccine against the killer disease.

6 years ago

A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using a kind of stem cell to try to treat debilitating spinal cord injuries.

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Japan trial to treat spinal cord injuries with stem cells

A team of Japanese researchers will carry out an unprecedented trial using a kind of stem cell to try to treat debilitating spinal cord injuries.

6 years ago

For those who want to continue eating meat, it is suggested to opt for grass-fed organic cuts of meat and limiting the amount of processed meats.

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Four mistakes to avoid on keto diet

Among the common mistakes is ending up eating inflammatory foods such as sweeteners, which defeat the purpose of tackling health problems through a ketogenic diet.

6 years ago

The findings, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, showed that after an average follow-up of 8.7 years, the A-BEST was a significantly better predictor of mortality than chronological age, even after taking into account sex, smoking, body mass index, statin use, diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and end-stage kidney disease.

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Exercise more, live longer says new study

New US research has found that your physiological age, which is how well you respond to exercise, may be a better predictor of life expectancy than your chronological, actual age.

6 years ago

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Philip Morris eyes tech gadgets for 'smoke-free' market

Gadgets that monitor health, from wearable step-counters to apps tracking sleep and diet, have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now even the tobacco industry is trying to jump into the fray.

6 years ago

Typhoid is caused by an infection with the bacteria Salmonella Typhi, usually through contaminated water, particularly in parts of south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with inadequate sanitation.

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Widening anti-vaccine movement paves way for measles

A growing band of immunization detractors is driving a surge in measles cases from the Philippines to Washington State that threatens to derail efforts to wipe out the disease.

6 years ago

Information discouraging people from getting vaccines for their children, which has gone viral on Facebook, especially in its Groups product, may have contributed to an increase in outbreaks of measles.

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Facebook says it may remove anti-vaccine recommendations

Facebook Inc., under pressure to reduce harmful, misleading and fake content, said it is exploring removing anti-vaccine information from software systems that recommend other things to read on its social network.

6 years ago

Teenagers who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts as young adults and should be made aware of those risks by parents and doctors.

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Teen cannabis use linked to higher risk of adolescent depression

Teenagers who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing depression and suicidal thoughts as young adults and should be made aware of those risks by parents and doctors.

6 years ago

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