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Jackie Chan warns Singapore youth on drugs after son’s detention

Jackie Chan warns Singapore youth on drugs after son’s detention

Jackie Chan was named Singapore's first celebrity anti-drug ambassador on Thursday and the kung fu movie star sought to warn…
J&J seeks bioethics advice on compassionate use of drugs

J&J seeks bioethics advice on compassionate use of drugs

Dying patients sometimes seek emergency access to experimental medicines, desperate for a last-chance treatment even if there's little proof it…
Hospital efforts to save very premature babies vary widely in US

Hospital efforts to save very premature babies vary widely in US

They weigh as little as a pound yet force some of the toughest choices in all of medicine. Extremely premature…
American football in Egypt gains popularity

American football in Egypt gains popularity

Until recently, American football was almost entirely unknown in Egypt. Nowadays, there are six different football teams, and even a…
WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity

WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity

Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and…
What makes women happy?

What makes women happy?

In general, friends and family seem to be the driving forces behind women's happiness. In France, almost half of the…
Muscle weakness may contribute to tension headaches

Muscle weakness may contribute to tension headaches

Strength training might help prevent tension headaches, or at least reduce their pain, according to a small Danish study.  Researchers found…
Less sports training tied to groin injury

Less sports training tied to groin injury

Groin injuries are common in sports requiring quick direction changes, acceleration and deceleration – and they’re even more common when…
World failing in fight against antibiotic resistance: WHO

World failing in fight against antibiotic resistance: WHO

The world is doing far too little to combat the misuse of antibiotics which is fuelling drug resistance and allowing…
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