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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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Last week, the Chinese ministry of science and technology stressed its opposition to the gene-editing baby experiment, and demanded a halt to the "scientific activities of relevant personnel".

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WHO says creating panel to study gene editing

The World Health Organization said Monday it is creating a panel to study the implications of gene editing after a Chinese scientist controversially claimed to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies.

6 years ago

The youngest children in a given class at school are more likely to be diagnosed with an attention deficit disorder than those older than them, according to an American study triggering renewed debate on overdiagnosing.

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Are doctors and teachers confusing immaturity and attention deficit?

The youngest children in a given class at school are more likely to be diagnosed with an attention deficit disorder than those older than them, according to an American study triggering renewed debate on overdiagnosing.

6 years ago

Singer said that poor personal hygiene habits, such as rarely or not washing your hands after using the toilet, or taking your water bottle to the toilet with you, could increase the chances of getting serious infections.

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Microbacteria can build up in your reusable water bottle

Putting sugary drinks into your reusable water bottle also increases the chances of bacteria buildup.

6 years ago

From simply changing a few things about what and how you eat, you can easily work your way to a flatter, less bloated stomach.

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7 tips to avoid bloating after eating

From simply changing a few things about what and how you eat, you can easily work your way to a flatter, less bloated stomach.

6 years ago

Some breakfast bars also tend to contain a lot of sugar.

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Five 'health foods' that are not as healthy as you think

Despite containing healthy ingredients, there are snacks and foods available that are not as healthy as you might think.

6 years ago

Phones were found to have 140 units per swab of staphylococcus, better known as staph, in comparison to a toilet seat, which had less than 20 units.

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Why you should clean your phone screen regularly

Living with smartphones for a permanent social media connection exposes them to all forms of environments and bacteria.

6 years ago

While around one third of deaths from cancer occur in people with a high body mass index, smoking, alcohol abuse or a lack of physical activity, some carcinogens (any substance that promote carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer) are found in everyday household goods.

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Carcinogens may lurk in these household items

While around one third of death from cancer are due to high body mass index, smoking, alcohol use and lack of physical activity, some carcinogens are found in household items.

6 years ago

Slip-ons, canvas and pointed toe shoes, and any type of footwear worn without socks could contribute to foot conditions, according to a podiatric physician.

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Why you should always wear socks with your shoes

Carefully selecting shoes that allow for both comfort and breathability is important, but so is keeping shoes clean and dry.

6 years ago

It's a question as old as science: Are ethics condemned to constantly nip at the heels of advances that burst forth and take a head start?

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What are the ethics of baby gene-editing?

Should everything that becomes technically possible be carried out? For most ethicists the answer is no -- but the tricky part is whether it can be prevented.

6 years ago

One in three women in the Americas has suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partner at some point in their life, according to a study released Thursday by the Pan American Health Organization.

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One in three women in the Americas suffer abuse from partners: Study

One in three women in the Americas has suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partner at some point in their life, according to a study released Thursday by the Pan American Health Organization.

6 years ago

Climate change is making more people around the world vulnerable to heat exposure, putting them at greater risk of heart and kidney disease, heat stress, and other heat-related killers.

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Global warming will increase heat-related death and disease: Study

Climate change is making more people around the world vulnerable to heat exposure, putting them at greater risk of heart and kidney disease, heat stress, and other heat-related killers.

6 years ago

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No doctors, nurses or painkillers: Surviving pregnancy in Venezuela

Often, patients are turned away "because there are no surgical materials, no anesthesiologists. They don't even have chlorine to clean the cubicles," said Silvia Bolivar, a nurse at Concepcion Palacios, the biggest maternity unit in the capital Caracas.

6 years ago

When in need of motivation, mobile apps could keep you going.

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Six tips to keep you running on the treadmill

The rainy season makes exercising on a treadmill a very good idea.

6 years ago

The Rhnull blood type was discovered in 1961 and is considered the rarest in the world.

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What to know about 'golden blood', the rarest type in the world

The Rhnull blood type was discovered in 1961 and is considered the rarest in the world.

6 years ago

It is important to remember that not all psychopaths and sociopaths are dangerous.

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Psychopath and sociopath: What's the difference?

According to experts, despite constantly being mixed up and mistaken for one another, there is one difference that separates psychopaths and sociopaths.

6 years ago

Drinking a lot of water is one of the ways to ease dehydration.

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Why being attentive to how much water you drink is important

Here is what could happen to your body, as well as your brain, when you drink too much or too little water.

6 years ago

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

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MDMA drug makes you nicer, but not naive: Study

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

6 years ago

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MDMA drug makes you nicer, but not naive: Study

MDMA, the main ingredient in ecstasy, makes humans more likely to cooperate -- but only with trustworthy people -- researchers said.

6 years ago

A woman mixing medicine in the pharmacy of the Yueyang Hospital, part of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2018.

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Roots and shoots: China seeks new markets for ancient medicines

With a history going back 2,400 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is deeply rooted in the country and remains popular despite access to Western pharmaceuticals.

6 years ago

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Roots and shoots: China seeks new markets for ancient medicines

With a history going back 2,400 years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is deeply rooted in the country and remains popular despite access to Western pharmaceuticals.

6 years ago

A group of medical researchers have a counterintuitive proposal for shielding people’s most intimate personal data from prying eyes.

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Scared your DNA is exposed? Then share it, scientists suggest

A group of medical researchers have a counterintuitive proposal for shielding people’s most intimate personal data from prying eyes.

6 years ago

Although it was difficult to definitively tie the vote result to the rise in antidepressant use, Vandoros said the fact that the increase was relative to other forms of prescription drug was significant.

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Antidepressant use rose after Brexit vote, data shows

Antidepressant use in England rose significantly compared to other prescription drugs in the wake of Britain's decision in 2016 to exit the European Union, according to new research released on Wednesday.

6 years ago

A new research showed that probiotics don't help children recover from stomach flu any better than a placebo.

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Probiotics no help to kids with stomach flu: Studies

A new research showed that probiotics don't help children recover from stomach flu any better than a placebo.

6 years ago

Diabetes -- which can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart problems, neuropathic pain and amputations -- now affects 9 percent of all adults worldwide, up from 5 percent in 1980.

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Millions left behind as diabetes drives surge in insulin demand

A global diabetes epidemic is fueling record demand for insulin but tens of millions will not get the injections they need unless there is a dramatic improvement in access and affordability, a new study concluded on Wednesday.

6 years ago

The ways to keep one’s brain sharp include getting good at video games and learning a second language.

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Five ways to keep your brain sharp

A list of five ways to keep one’s brain sharp and ready to go.

6 years ago

A new research found evidence to support the belief that those living in parts of the world where the days are shorter and colder drink more alcohol.

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Could living in a colder climate increase how much alcohol you drink?

A new research found evidence to support the belief that those living in parts of the world where the days are shorter and colder drink more alcohol.

6 years ago

Nearly half of people with dementia who have been hospitalized in Japan were physically restrained at some point to prevent them from harming themselves.

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Nearly half of dementia patients in Japan put in restraints: Study

Nearly half of people with dementia who have been hospitalized in Japan were physically restrained at some point to prevent them from harming themselves.

6 years ago

Fatigue is one of the side-effects of breast cancer treatment, but not of breast cancer itself.

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Busting myths about breast cancer

Despite the progress in research, there are still myths about breast cancer, its dangers and how to detect it.

6 years ago

Warming up is a must before undertaking heavy exercise, regardless of the weather.

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Six exercise tips for rainy season

Six safety tips for working out during the rainy season.

6 years ago

US regulators Thursday ordered sharp restrictions on sales of e-cigarettes, as national data showed a 78 percent single-year surge in vaping among young people, with two-thirds using fruit and candy-flavored products.

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US orders restriction on e-cigarette sales; youth use surges

US regulators ordered sharp restrictions on sales of e-cigarettes, as national data showed a 78 percent single-year surge in vaping among young people, with two-thirds using fruit and candy-flavored products.

6 years ago

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