2015年7月31日 星期五

2015-08-01 Singapore Health


Hindustan Times
   
Breakthrough in quest for Ebola cure after vaccine test success   
Hindustan Times
An Ebola vaccine test successfully provided blanket protection during a field trial conducted in Guinea, researches announced on Friday, possibly marking "the beginning of the end" for the devastating West African outbreak that has killed thousands.
Experimental Ebola Vaccine Tested in Guinea Shows Promise, Report Says   New York Times
Scientists develop '100pc effective' vaccine for Ebola   Irish Independent
New Ebola vaccine 100 percent effective, new study claims   9news.com.au
Daily Beast   
Irish Examiner   
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The Straits Times
   
President's Award for more nurses this year   
The Straits Times
As a young nurse, Ms Velusamy Poomkothammal saw many emergency cases which could have gone better if someone nearby had just known what to do. "They could have just put their hand there - arrested the bleeding, and the patient's condition would ...

7 top nurses presented with President's Award   Channel News Asia

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Unwed mums did make choices that led to their situation   
TODAYonline
Logically, the argument that most single unwed mothers did not get into this situation by choice does not stand up to scrutiny. In many situations — though not all — there are at least three levels of choice. She chose to have premarital sex with a ...

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Toronto Sun
   
Seniors' sexual activity tied to well-being   
Toronto Sun
Older adults who value sexual activity and engage in it have better social lives and psychological well-being, according to a small study in Scotland. Older adults said "they miss and want to engage in sexual behaviours, whether that be a kiss to ...
For Seniors, Sexual Activity Is Linked To Higher Quality Of Life   Huffington Post

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Discovery News
   
Snail as Big as a Tennis Shoe Running Amok in Florida   
Discovery News
Florida plant detectives are on the trail of a slippery foe, an invasive African land snail that is wily, potentially infectious, and can grow as big as a tennis shoe. Play Video · 8 Animals That Can Regrow Their Body Parts. While humans are working on ...
Giant, hungry snails are eating the stucco off houses in Florida   Business Insider
Senile sea snails are helping us understand memory loss   Washington Post
Florida's Giant Snails Prove to be a Slippery Foe   NDTV

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The Straits Times
   
Drive to help bus captains stay healthy   
The Straits Times
Bus drivers are getting free health checks and tips on how to eat right, exercise properly and manage their chronic diseases, under a new workplace health programme being piloted. More importantly, the six- month programme will be brought right to ...

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MyFox Austin
   
Study: Kids with ADHD taking strong drugs with major side effects   
MyFox Austin
Researchers found preteens and teens - especially boys - with behavioral issues like ADHD are being prescribed anti-psychotic medications. They're ending up on drugs typically reserved for people with brain disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar ...

Pat on back helps inattentive kids perform better   Times of India
Medication Can Lower Injury Risk for ADHD Kids   HealthCentral.com
Children With ADHD Less Likely To Suffer Injuries With Proper Medication: Study   Tech Times

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Male caregivers may be less likely to ask for help   
Reuters
(Reuters Health) - Among unpaid, informal caregivers of older people with illness or disability, male caregivers in particular can be ambivalent about asking for help, according to a new review. Caregivers are often family or close friends. Most are women.

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More research links sedentary time to diabetes   
Reuters
(Reuters Health) - People who are inactive for hours on end each day may be more likely to develop diabetes than people who spend more time moving around, a study confirms. Researchers gave accelerometers to about 2,000 people to track their ...


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Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes' addictiveness   
Reuters
(Reuters Health) - Ingredients that help enhance the appeal of “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes may contribute to the addictiveness of smoking, a study suggests. Researchers scoured more than 7 million tobacco industry documents to see how additives ...

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