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Discovering fresh experiences in the ‘new normal’

From new discoveries that help people become better versions of themselves, or honing in on skills that can be used to contribute/help...

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Fitness

The good cough and the bad cough: Treating coughs in a targeted way, based on their type

More people seek medical advice for an unwanted, nagging cough than any other ailment. In some people their cough can persist for...

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NewsMakers

Soy and wheat proteins helpful for building aging muscles, but not as potent as animal protein

Simply transitioning from an animal-based protein diet to a plant-based diet, without adjusting total protein intake, will likely to be detrimental to...

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Women taking menopausal hormone therapy may be more resistant to urine infections

Lactobacilli are known to play a protective role against infections in the vagina and this function may be conserved in the urogenital...

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Certain jobs linked to higher risk of knee osteoarthritis

Workers in jobs that typically involve heavy lifting, frequent climbing, prolonged kneeling, squatting, and standing face an increased risk of developing knee...

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MS risk 29% higher for people living in urban areas, research reveals

Air pollution could be a risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study conducted in Italy has found.

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Health

To combat COVID-19, behavioral pitfalls must be addressed

Threats like Covid-19 are mysterious because they are unknown, but the initial mystery soon fades away. Repeated reminders linked to the situation...

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DOH: Every Filipino covered by PhilHealth’s COVID-19 case rates

Patients confined as probable or confirmed cases can avail of the benefit packages as follows: PHP 43,997 package for patients with mild...

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Wearing surgical masks in public could help slow COVID-19 pandemic’s advance

Other measures found more effective than masks include improving ventilation in public places like grocery stores, or installing UV-C lights near the...