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Life Style / Wellness

Taiwanese 'graffiti village' eases elderly loneliness 21 Jul 2019 - 08:06 pm
This picture taken on May 21, 2019 shows Hakka graffiti artist Wu Tsun-hsien (top R) posing with his family in front of their home in the Taiwanese village of Ruan Chiao. AFP /Sam Yeh
One-stop clinics, a rare lifesaver for Zimbabwe's sick 21 Jul 2019 - 08:06 pm
Nurse Angela Chikondo instructs Blessing Chingwaru, 29, an HIV positive TB patient on how he should take medication received as part of his treatment at Rutsanana Polyclinic in Glen Norah township, Harare June 24, 2019. AFP / Jekesai Njikizana
War-weakened South Sudan tries to prepare for Ebola 20 Jul 2019 - 05:12 pm
A 5-year-old girl walks with the use of a new prosthetic limb at the physical rehabilitation centre run by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Juba on March 12, 2019. AFP/Simon Maina
Obesity is climbing faster in Vietnam than anywhere in Southeast Asia 19 Jul 2019 - 10:28 pm
The health risks of rising obesity result in mounting healthcare costs for treatment of chronic diseases including diabetes and heart disease, the Fitch analysts said.
Congolese cross-border trader's Ebola death fuels Uganda outbreak fears 17 Jul 2019 - 06:51 pm
Medical staff are seen inspecting ebola preparedness facilities at the Bwera general hospital near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bwera, Uganda, June 12, 2019. Reuters/Samuel Mambo
Macaws offer feathered 'therapy' to suffering Venezuelans 17 Jul 2019 - 03:05 pm
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New York raises statewide smoking age to 21 16 Jul 2019 - 11:14 pm
AFP file photo / Kenzo Tribouillard
A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's 14 Jul 2019 - 07:56 pm
Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia which the World Health Organization says affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. (AFP/Sebastien Bozon)
Drinking Japanese Matcha tea reduces anxiety: Study 14 Jul 2019 - 02:23 pm
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Gulls could pass on drug-resistant bacteria to humans, say scientists 10 Jul 2019 - 10:01 am
(FILES) File photo taken on September 16, 2016 shows a seagull flying past diners at Sydney Harbour. AFP / PETER PARKS
Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment 07 Jul 2019 - 11:18 pm
Alzheimers is the most common form of dementia which the World Health Organization says affects nearly 50 million people worldwide (AFP/Sebastien Bozon)
Poll: 1 in 4 don't plan to retire despite realities of aging 07 Jul 2019 - 04:15 pm
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German court overturns abortion advertising conviction 03 Jul 2019 - 11:48 pm
Kristina Haenel (Photo courtesy: Boris Roessler/dpa)
Gut bacteria may lower risk of heart disease 03 Jul 2019 - 06:52 pm
This set of works depicts the ecosystem of gut bacteria which help keep us healthy. Nicola Fawcett/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0
This wrist band can help you monitor emotions 01 Jul 2019 - 03:22 pm
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Louisiana reaches 'Netflix-model' deal to tackle hepatitis C 27 Jun 2019 - 10:55 pm
A Pharmacist fills a Suboxone prescription at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program in Boston, Massachusetts, January 14, 2013. Reuters/Brian Snyder
Health panel: Millions of US kids should get hepatitis shot 27 Jun 2019 - 10:34 pm
A nurse prepares a H1N1 flu vaccine shot at a hospital in Budapest, Hungary, November 20, 2009. Reuters/Karoly Arvai
Nursing Informatics: A growing speciality across HMC 26 Jun 2019 - 01:37 pm
A nurse helping a patient (picture for representation purpose only)