Mexican man, once the world’s fattest, dreams of walking again
by Ulises Ruiz with Jennifer Gonzalez Covarrubias in Mexico City Agence France-Presse GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) -- The folds of flesh…
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health
Dementia clearly linked to chronic boozing: study
by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Chronic heavy drinking is a major risk factor for all…
8 years ago
10 die in diarrhea outbreak in Palawan
BALABAC, Palawan (Eagle News) -- Ten people, including an 11-month-old baby, have died due to severe dehydration in Balabac town in…
8 years ago
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study
by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A few hours a week of light exercise -- walking…
8 years ago
Measles outbreak declared in Zamboanga City
(Eagle News) -- The local government of Zamboanga City has declared a measles outbreak after an increase in the number…
8 years ago
Linger over lunch to lose weight: study suggests
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- People who wolf down their food could lose weight…
8 years ago
Virtual reality may reduce paranoia in psychotics: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Virtual reality-based therapy combined with standard treatment reduced paranoia and anxiety in people with psychotic disorders,…
8 years ago
Next plague outbreak in Madagascar could be ‘stronger’: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization chief Wednesday said a deadly plague epidemic appeared to have been brought…
8 years ago
Vaping may boost pneumonia risk: study
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria stick to cells lining the…
8 years ago
High pollution shuts schools in Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Primary schools will be closed on Monday in Tehran as thick fog caused by pollution smothers…
8 years ago
DOH reports gov’t vaccination programs suffering after dengue vaccine scare
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Widespread fears over a controversial dengue vaccine that some blame for child deaths are wreaking…
8 years ago
Global cancer survival up, but progress uneven: study
by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Cancer survival is increasing across the world but large gaps…
8 years ago
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