Obstetrics & gynaecology
Japan approves abortion pill for the first time
The abortion pill will become available in Japan for the first time after the health ministry approved the drug used to terminate early-stage pregnancy.
Apr 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Japan govt survey finds 1.5 million living as recluses
Nearly 1.5 million working-age people in Japan are social recluses, according to a new government survey, with a fifth citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for their withdrawal.
Apr 5, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Living with pet cats or dogs is associated with fewer food allergies in young children
In an analysis of more than 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children, according to a study ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Regulatory protein offers a protective effect in the diabetic kidney
The kidneys perform a critical role in the body by removing waste and excess fluid in the form of urine. In a condition known as diabetic nephropathy, complications from diabetes disrupt the ability of the kidneys to function ...
Mar 7, 2023
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Genetics
Research reveals historical Japanese regional mix and genetic predispositions to obesity and asthma
Ask someone from Japan about the Japanese, and they may tell you they have a very homogeneous society. But of course it's understood that everywhere is made up of a mix of people, whether that diversity occurred historically ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan to drop mask guidance, relax Covid strategy
Japan's government will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical classification for Covid-19, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday.
Jan 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease
Elementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue of Pediatrics International.
Jan 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan tests all China arrivals for COVID amid surging cases
Japan on Friday started requiring COVID-19 tests for all passengers arriving from China as an emergency measure against surging infections there and as Japan faces rising case numbers and record-level deaths at home.
Dec 30, 2022
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Health
Telecommuting can be hazardous to your health
Commuting to work has long been part of the daily routine worldwide. This routine was interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic when many employees were suddenly asked to work from home. Now, researchers from Japan have completed ...
Dec 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Making a bad thing worse: 'Belief in just deserts' regarding COVID-19 infection
Perceptions of the causes of illness vary widely across the global population. But now, researchers from Japan have found new information about the perception that individuals with COVID-19 deserved to get infected.
Dec 19, 2022
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