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Man Electrocuted During Tondo Flood: A Stark Reminder of Electrical Hazards
A tragic incident occurred in Tondo, Manila, as a man was fatally electrocuted amid heavy flooding. The electrocution incident has brought to light the dangers posed by electrical hazards during floods. It also reminded authorities of the need for public safety awareness.
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Study Reveals the Secret of Longevity in Gili Iyang and Miduana, Indonesia
Recent research conducted by the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Medicine (FKUI) in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) has revealed the secret of longevity in two regions of Indonesia, namely Gili Iyang in East Java and Miduana in West Java.
Children's Health
Thousands of Children Treated for Addiction to Online Games in Indonesia
Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.
Infectious Disease
Oropouche Virus: What We Know After First Deaths in Brazil
The Oropouche virus (OROV) has recently become a significant concern following the first reported deaths in Brazil. As this arbovirus gains attention, understanding the transmission, symptoms, and implications of Oropouche Virus is crucial for public health.
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Increase in Polio Paralysis Cases in Indonesia
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) reports an increase in cases of childhood paralysis due to polio in Indonesia. Since the beginning of 2022, 12 cases of paralysis have been recorded in eight provinces, caused by poliovirus types two and one.
Hair Care
Top Ingredients for Promoting Hair Care: Benefits and Details
Healthy hair is often a reflection of good overall health and well-being. Achieving lustrous, strong, and vibrant hair can be made easier by incorporating certain beneficial ingredients into your hair care routine. This article explores five key ingredients—keratin, avocado, castor oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil—and explains how each contributes to hair health.
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Elderly Abandonment on the Rise in Malaysia
Increasing Cases of Elderly Abandonment in Malaysia Elderly abandonment in Malaysia is becoming a significant concern. With the ageing population projected to rise from 2.5
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New Woodlands Health Campus Enhances Healthcare in Northern Singapore
Residents in Woodlands, Sembawang, Choa Chu Kang, and nearby areas can now access acute hospital services more easily. The new Woodlands Health Campus aims to improve healthcare delivery in northern Singapore.
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Addressing Loneliness in the Philippines: A Growing Social Concern
In the bustling urban centres and tranquil rural areas of the Philippines, a silent epidemic is taking hold: loneliness.
Cancer
Is Bisphenol A (BPA) in Bottled Water a Health Threat to Asian Residents?
The popularity of bottled drinking water in Asia may exacerbate exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially harmful chemical. Professors from Universitas Airlangga (Unair) and Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) expressed this concern about bottled water in a recent health seminar.
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Mass Gastroenteritis at Singapore ByteDance Office Affects Over 60
Over 60 Affected by Gastroenteritis at ByteDance Office Food Poisoning Incident At least 60 people fell ill following a significant food poisoning incident of gastroenteritis
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Tragic Death of a Young Girl By Rabies Sparks Urgent Call for Action
The recent tragic death of a 13-year-old girl from rabies has highlighted the persistent public health challenge posed by this preventable tropical disease in the Philippines. Jamaica, a young girl from Manila, was bitten by a stray dog and, out of fear and misunderstanding, hid the incident from her parents.
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