Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan scientist 'very pessimistic' Olympics will happen
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is "very pessimistic" the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months.
Apr 20, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Postponing the Olympics is the right call: Curbing a pandemic matters more than money
The Olympic and Paralympic Games have officially been rescheduled to a date beyond 2020, but not later than the summer of 2021. The International Olympic Committee had been under pressure to make a decision about the Tokyo ...
Mar 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus
With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world's population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday at the start of what could be a pivotal week in ...
Mar 23, 2020
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South Korea reveals Zika-proof clothing for Rio
South Korea's Olympic committee on Wednesday unveiled Zika-proof long-sleeved shirts and pants it says will help protect the country's Olympic athletes from the mosquito-borne virus at this year's games in Rio de Janeiro.
Apr 27, 2016
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Cardiology
Texas the front line on high school ECG debate
Cody Stephens was trying to shed some of the 290 pounds from his 6-foot-9 frame before graduating high school and attending his first college football training camp three summers ago when he took a nap and didn't wake up. ...
May 3, 2015
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Health
Avoiding injuries when playing sport
Do you enjoy playing sport? Many of us start exercising at this time of year after worrying about overeating during the holiday season. The most important thing when trying to improve sporting ability or lose weight is to ...
Feb 5, 2015
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Health
Recovery from sports-related concussion slower than believed
Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have shown that analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after concussion can be used to determine the magnitude of brain injury and to follow its course. The studies show that recovery from ...
May 27, 2014
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