Health
China bans officials from smoking in public
China, which has the world's largest number of smokers, appears to be making another effort at limiting smoking by banning officials from lighting up in public.
Dec 30, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How smartphones weaken attention spans in children and adults
It's no secret that smartphones and other digital devices control and consume our attention, both among adults and young people. This can be illustrated with three different, but very common scenarios:
Nov 30, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Norway tightens restrictions to prevent virus resurgence
Norway, despite seeing one of Europe's lowest coronavirus infection rates, on Monday announced tighter restrictions aimed at nipping a resurgence in the bud.
Oct 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
France to drop mask indoors from end February
French coronavirus rules will no longer require people to wear masks indoors from February 28, the health ministry said Friday, citing an "improvement in the health situation".
Feb 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan widens virus curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge
Tokyo and a dozen other areas in Japan will face new COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, with local leaders shortening hours for restaurants, as omicron cases hit a record high in the capital.
Jan 19, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More jobs might mean more flu
Businesses should take precautions in advance of the annual flu season to keep sick workers home and reduce infection rates that send people to physicians in droves, says new research from Ball State University.
Jul 10, 2019
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Health
Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy
Finland's health ministry on Wednesday urged Finns to occasionally eat their meals standing up in a bid to combat health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle.
Jun 17, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Time spent in public spaces significantly raises risk of contracting respiratory illnesses
Spending time in supermarkets, eating out, socialising and using public transport, as well as being in contact with someone who has a cold, significantly increases the risk of contracting a respiratory illness, according ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Health
Showers and change rooms tempt cyclists out in the cold
One of the most effective ways for governments to encourage commuters to cycle, despite temperature extremes or rain, is to provide facilities such as bicycle parking, showers and change rooms, a report shows.
Feb 5, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Brisbane lifts virus lockdown after city finds zero cases
Australia's third-largest city lifted stay-at-home orders Monday, after mass testing and tracing across Brisbane found no new coronavirus cases despite fears over a contagious strain entering the community.
Jan 11, 2021
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