Health
Hong Kong announces blanket ban of e-cigarettes
Hong Kong announced plans on Thursday for a blanket ban on e-cigarettes, citing a "consensus" on the need for action and their impact on the health of young people.
Jun 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Alcohol can cause breast cancer, but most women in the US aren't aware of the health risks
Did you know that casual drinks with friends or having a "wine mom" moment to unwind could actually be nudging up your risk for breast cancer? It sounds like a buzzkill. But it's a truth that many might not know: Alcohol ...
Jun 6, 2024
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Neuroscience
New AI technique can identify seizure types, including rare forms of epilepsy
More than 3.4 million people in the US and 65 million people worldwide have epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system and causes seizures. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Health
How can busy people also keep fit and healthy? Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans did
Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst of their busy lives. Believe it or not, but this was also a problem in ancient times.
Jun 5, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Researchers investigate potential of smart homes to aid in aged care
The boom in aging around the world, including China where traditional family-based care is common, is underpinning a tech revolution in elder care, say Flinders University health and aged care experts.
Jun 4, 2024
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Other
Top US government scientist grilled on COVID
Former US government scientist Anthony Fauci angrily denied covering up the origins of COVID-19 Monday in his first public congressional testimony since retiring as the face of the fight against the pandemic.
Jun 3, 2024
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Health
WHO member countries approve steps to bolster health regulations to better brace for pandemics
The World Health Organization says member countries on Saturday approved a series of new steps to improve global preparedness for and response to pandemics like COVID-19 and mpox.
Jun 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
South Sudan receives its first batch of a new vaccine for malaria from the WHO
South Sudan got its first batch of a new malaria vaccine on Friday from the U.N. health agency, an important step in efforts to battle a disease that is the biggest killer of children in this African country.
May 31, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Setting sights on universal protection for flu
Immunology and Infectious Disease Researcher and Senior Lecturer Dr. Hillary Vanderven is working against the clock with World Health Organization (WHO) experts reporting the next flu pandemic is a matter of when, not if.
May 31, 2024
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Addiction
Smoking in Africa: Study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down
World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use to reduce consumption of tobacco products.
May 30, 2024
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