Scientists develop device to detect bacteria in minutes, not days
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - The era of doctors prescribing patients powerful antibiotics while they wait for lab reports could…
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Health
Two die from measles in Switzerland as cases rise
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Switzerland has registered two deaths from measles this year, health authorities said Thursday, stressing the importance…
6 years ago
Like Uber, but for organs: first kidney delivered by drone
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A kidney needed for transplantation has been delivered by a drone for the first time…
6 years ago
Encouraging a healthier lifestyle: OGAWA brand launched in SM City Fairview
MANILA, Philippines – OGAWA, a committed brand in encouraging a healthier lifestyle in the Philippines recently opened its another outlet…
6 years ago
Under-fives’ daily screen time should be kept to 60 minutes only, warns WHO
Toddlers should spend no more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day, while babies under 12 months should…
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US records 695 measles cases, most since 2000
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) --The United States recorded 695 cases of measles in 2019, the most of any year…
6 years ago
‘World’s smallest baby boy’ set to go home in Japan
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) -- The world's smallest baby boy, who was born in October in Japan weighing as much as…
6 years ago
For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors
by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) -- At least one running argument among cat lovers is now over: Whiskers, Lucy…
6 years ago
New York mandates vaccine to contain Brooklyn measles outbreak
by Thomas URBAIN New York's mayor declared a public health emergency in parts of Brooklyn on Tuesday, ordering all residents…
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Australia ramps up measles warnings as cases jump
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Monday launched a major education campaign to encourage its residents, particularly those traveling overseas,…
6 years ago
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