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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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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Virus deaths pass 10,000 as California shuts down
More than 10,000 people have now died in a coronaviruspandemic that has swept from China throughout the world, forcing the confinement of tens of millions in their homes.
Mar 20, 2020
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The Rio Olympics are the site of a battle against 'super-bacteria'
The Olympics is more than a competition among athletes with exceptional strength, skills and abilities. As previous Olympics have shown, there are other trials at play. For example, the Beijing Olympics was a test of resilience ...
Jul 28, 2016
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Amid Zika fears, bug repellent supplier named for Rio Games
Consumer products maker SC Johnson says its OFF! brand has been named the official insect repellent supplier for next month's Olympic Games, to be held in Rio de Janeiro amid ongoing fears about the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Jul 5, 2016
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Brazil army will go door-to-door in fight against Zika
Some 220,000 soldiers will hand out leaflets door-to-door across Brazil on Saturday, ahead of a massive insecticide-spraying operation as the government tries to stem an outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Feb 12, 2016
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Running with prosthetic lower-limbs
Researchers at Bournemouth University have been looking at the impact of lower-limb prosthetics on competitive running, specifically looking at whether athletes with prosthesis are at an unfair advantage when running against ...
Jun 29, 2015
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Canadian researcher works to make paralympic games safer
In an effort to gain a competitive edge, some athletes at the Paralympic Games have taken to a risky and banned form of performance enhancement.
Aug 23, 2012
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New study finds increase in track-related injuries among youth in the United States
With the 2012 summer Olympic games about to take place in London, children everywhere are looking forward to watching their sports idols and role models take center stage. While the Olympics may inspire some to try a new ...
Jul 3, 2012
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Many athletes with asthma may be using the wrong treatment
Many athletes with asthma may not be using the best treatment for their condition and could be putting their long term health at risk, according to a roundup by journalist Sophie Arie published by the BMJ today.
Apr 24, 2012
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