Tag: health

The infection can be caught from infected wild animals in west and central Africa, according to NHS England, such as ...

Do more exercise, not less if you have fragile bones from osteoporosis

Osteoporosis sufferers should do more exercise, rather than less, to strengthen bones and prevent falls, experts have said. There is ...

Infertility could double men’s chances of developing breast cancer

Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer than those without fertility issues, new research suggests. Breast ...

Monkeypox ‘spreading in sexual networks’

Monkeypox is likely to be a sexually transmissible virus, experts believe, that may be driving the outbreak in Britain. Previously ...

What justifies China’s ‘COVID Zero’ policy?

SHANGHAI – A tough decision to lockdown Shanghai, China’s largest city, shocked the world. After six weeks, and despite a ...

Government clarity needed as Japan eyes border reopening for tourism

The Japanese government is planning to — gingerly — reopen the country to foreign tourists.Successive administrations have opted for caution ...

Japan’s latest COVID guidelines: Masks OK to come off outside when not chatting

In a bid to quell public confusion over outdoor mask-wearing, the government released a set of guidelines on mask use ...

Abortion pills in Japan may require a partner’s signature

Japan’s anticipated approval of medical abortion pills may come with a hurdle, requiring women to get approval from their partners ...

Monkeypox outbreak ‘doubles’ as health authorities set to announce a further 11 cases

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the majority of the cases are not thought to be linked. One of ...

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