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Amid Corona Virus Outbreak, China Faces Threat of Bird Influenza (H5N1)

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  Jakarta - Chine, Not finished facing the corona virus outbreak, China must again confront the threat of the bird flu virus. China's Ministry of Agriculture on Monday (3/2/2020) reported the emergence of H5N1 cases in Shayong City, Hunan Province. The virus was detected at the farm with 7,850 chickens. Reportedly, more than half of the chickens have died, but there have been no cases of infection in humans. "Local authorities have destroyed 17,828 chickens in response to this outbreak," Reuters wrote and was quoted on Monday (3/2/2020). Also read: Not yet finished Corona Virus, China Reports the Emergence of H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Hunan Province is located south of the border of Hubei Province, the location of the Corona virus outbreak. South China Morning Post (SCMP) said this would increasingly burden the task of health workers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the H5N1 bird flu virus is very dangerous for humans because of the high mortality rate. H...

China is setting up a new hospital for Corona

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Jakarta - China is setting up a new hospital in the city center for a coronavirus novel outbreak, as the number of infected people continues to grow. To date more than 17,000 cases have been confirmed, and the death rate has reached 361. One case of death was also found outside of China, namely in the Philippines. Previously, China had built Huoshenshan Hospital which prepared 1,000 beds for patients, and the hospital was built in only eight days. But unfortunately because the patient continues to grow, the officers overwhelmed in handling their patients. Even some of them are willing to use diapers, because they have no time to urinate into the bathroom. Also read: Regarding the Condition of Quarantine Places of Indonesian Citizens in Wuhan, Ministry of Health Responsible Cibiran Netizens Quoting from the BBC, as many as 1,400 Chinese army medical staff are prepared to help patients in new hospitals. Some of them are experienced in dealing with coronavirus novel (2019-nCoV). The s...

Do not Use Drugs Origin Dry Eye Drops Currently, Know It used to cause

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Jakarta , feels dry and itchy eyes due to irritation? Do not rush recklessly taking drops. Dry eyes are caused by many things and should be checked first to see a doctor.   "To cope with dry eye patients should check his advance to the eye doctor to get tested for tears is reduced or due to inflammation of the eyelids. Based on the results of eye examination will be treated according to the cause," said ophthalmologist who practices in Jakarta Eye Center Kedoya , Dr. Florence M. Manurung, SPM, to detikHealth. According to Dr. Florence, dry eyes or dry eyes resolved with artificial tears eye drops (artificial tears). Artificial tears is not dangerous because it does not contain steroids and can be used in the long term. But it remains to use should be in a doctor's supervision. Likewise, delivered by an ophthalmologist from RS Puri Indah Pondok Indah, Dr Siti F.S Rahmadhani, SPM. He mentioned that the eyes often itch to be determined whether there is caused ...

Heal Seizures, Parents Give Cannabis in Children

Colorado , marijuana leaf is one item that is best avoided by the parents of the children . Surely you do not want your child associated with the item . But what would happen if it turns out cannabis is the only drug that is effective for seizure disorders in children ? As reported by CBC News, Thursday ( 02/20/2014 ) , Charlotte Figi , 5 -year -old girl , suffering from a rare disease called Dravet Syndrome . And because of her illness , Charlotte must experience a seizure in every week . With such a weak condition , the girl who due to illness must be seated in the wheelchair , make the doctor feel not know what to do let alone to heal . However , parents Charlotte never gave up in trying to heal her daughter .  Charlotte 's parents attempt to fruition . Two years later , Charlotte has been declared cured of seizures . He also no longer need a wheelchair because eventually he could walk and talk . So what makes Charlotte such a full recovery ? The answer is a marijuana lea...

Choking Sausage, Men's Fainting Then Dies

Dorset, England , There are some things that cause a person's unexpected death . One of them suffered by David Atkins , the 46-year -old man who worked as an entrepreneur . The man was dying and eventually died from choking on a sausage . Successful businessman was found unconscious in front of a shopping mall after buying Sainsbury lunch of sausage . He was scooped sausages bought at the store , but then fell unconscious. Two doctors who are near the scene tried to resuscitate him . However , their efforts futile because David never realized . Paramedics who arrived later found out there were clogging sausage meat windpipe . " David was out shopping when he choked on a piece of sausage stuck in the airways . " said Philip Atkins , David's father . David was then rushed to Poole Hospital , Dorset , England . Pity the man suffered a heart attack and brain damage due to lack of oxygen . David then treated by using a proponent of life because there is a lot of damage...

Bees stung, Dancer's are contracting Caught Incurable Diseases

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Jakarta , this dancer has appeared in various video clips belong to famous musicians such as The Spice Girls . But who would have thought he recently caught a rare disease that is incurable once stung by bees and can only survive with a transplant organ . " When I cough or chest infection , sometimes I had to call my mom and tell her that the cough can last for weeks . , But he would only say it was normal . Now I know it was because we were suffering from the same disease , " Clare said Fray , as reported by the Daily Mail , Thursday ( 12/02/2014 ) . Clare added a long time the cough is gone but he claimed never even to the doctor to check what happened . So far Clare just feel that, no other complaints . Until the end of two years ago there was a bee sting incident . " At that time I was sorting through my old costume when suddenly there was a bee stung my finger . Would I know her condition worse because I also suffer from allergies . Later my tongue swelled for ...

Easy Ways to Overcome Itchy Throat

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Jakarta , Itchy throat sometimes even up to make someone feel stressed when it is very difficult to treat or overcome. But there are some simple things you can do to overcome them. Itchy throat condition which can cause a cough, or sometimes two things can happen together caused by various diseases or health conditions. To resolve itching in the throat, it is very important to know what causes the condition so that one knows what to do to relieve the itching that arise. Here are some things that can cause scratchy throat, namely: 1. environmental allergies 2. cough and cold 3. food Allergies 4. asthma 5. Respiratory tract infections 6. Irritation caused by the environment such as dust or air-dry If itching is experienced throat accompanied by difficulty breathing, rash appears along with the itch then you should seek immediate medical attention due to possible signs of an allergic reaction that can be life-threatening anaphylaxis. However, if only a scratchy throat on...

Unforgettable First Kiss? THis is scientific reason

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Jakarta , Have you ever wondered why can remember things from the past like the first kiss, but sometimes can not remember that what you eat last night? Recent studies have found the answer. Assessed romantic first kiss, because that's very impressive and often unforgettable for most people. But beyond that, there are scientific reasons that have been discovered by psychologists at the University of Toronto. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto found that the emotional memories associated with both positive and negative in the brain can be recorded and viewed the image of EEG (Electroencephalography). "We have found that people see events that evoke emotion more clearly than a regular occurrence. Was it positive events like a first kiss, the birth of the child, awarded, or adverse events such as traumatic, humiliating breakup scene. Effect is the same," said Rebecca Todd, author of the study from the Department of Psychology, University of ...

Compared to Men, Women Brain Faster Stress For Old

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Jakarta , for the issue of age, on average women have a higher life expectancy in some countries, mean age of the women longer than men. But for the problems of the brain was the opposite. Women are more susceptible to decreased ability of the brain and are more likely to develop Alzheimer's. Researchers did find out what underlies this trend, namely stress. In women, stress makes the brain more rapidly aging than men. In one study, scientists have found that some parts of the body's aging process and time with different on each person. When older, some genes are more active while other genes are less active. Changes in these activities can be monitored through the 'transcriptome', ie by collecting data from all RNA or DNA is the substance that carries the instructions to the cells. The team of researchers from various countries such as Australia, China, Germany and the United States collaborated to analyze the transcriptome of 55 men and women of all ages. In ...

Roche Develop Breast Cancer Drug Innovation

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Yogyakarta , breast cancer is still the highest position as the leading cancer killer of women around the world. However, the treatment given so far is still not optimal in relieving cancer growth. Compared with other countries in Europe and the United States who have cancer incidence rates reaching 70-100 per 100,000 people, the incidence of cancer in Indonesia is still unclear because population-based study to find out it has never been held in Indonesia. But estimated the incidence of cancer in Indonesia is 17-25 per 100,000 people. "Breast cancer alone there are three kinds, the first and most (around 60-70 percent) are caused by hormonal reactions, the latter is the result of the expression of a protein called HER2 cells splitting excess and the third did not get into them. However, the most severe is the result of overexpression of HER2 breast cancer because of more malignant, can develop faster, more prone to metastasis and more resistant to standard drugs, "said ...

7 Types of Cancer Can Be Prevented by Exercise

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Jakarta , When someone is diagnosed with cancer, maybe he felt that time was the end of everything. But cancer is not the type of disease that can not be cured or prevented. Even some types of cancer can be prevented by exercise. According to the American Cancer Society, half of cancer deaths can be avoided by practicing healthy lifestyle habits. One powerful weapon against cancer is a sport. Here are seven types of cancer that is scientifically proven to be prevented through exercise, as reported by MyHealthNewsDaily, Thursday (2/08/2012), namely: A. Endometrial cancer This cancer occurs in the endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus, so often referred to as uterine cancer. Based on research from the Yale School of Public Health, women who exercised for 150 minutes a week had a 34 percent lower risk of endometrial cancer than other women who are not active. The researchers also found women with a body mass index (BMI) under 25 have an increased risk of endometrial can...

This kid should be Black To Wear Glasses Can See

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London , a person generally has only a certain color blind, but not for Harvey Webb. He suffered a rare color blindness which makes it only can see black and white, and have to wear sunglasses so he could see. Harvey Webb (3 years) has a rare condition that makes tidal could see if there is light so it must use special glasses to help him look black. Dark environment helps Harvey to see, therefore their home in Tonbridge, Kent covered by curtains. Conditions experienced by Harvey known as Achromatopsia which means he is color blind and could only see the world in black and white only. He could never see the sun rising and setting as his eyes could not catch the light. "We must make things dark making it possible for him to see," said the father Andy (34 years), as quoted from Dailymail, Thursday (2/08/2012). Meanwhile, his mother Louise (35 years) added when he first moved home, this family was worried about the next time the neighbors actually thought he was not hos...

Signs of Respiratory Damage From Smoking

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Jakarta , Of the many negative effects of cigarette smoke, damage to the respiratory tract is relatively the most common. Symptoms are not just a cough, but more diverse if it leads to permanent damage and even death. "Poison silio cigarettes are toxic. A cigarette can kill a cilia (vibrating hairs in the airways)," said Dr Ahmad Hudoyo, SpP (KP), FCCP from Friendship Hospital in Living in a Healthy Environment seminar with No Smoking in Club Palm d'Ivoire, as written on SWednesday (7/04/2012). Smoking signs have started to kill most of the hair and damage the airway vibrating as a whole, as told by Dr. Ahmad Hudoyo is as follows. A. Coughing up phlegm One of the most frequent respiratory disorders experienced by smokers is chronic bronchitis. Symptoms include inflammation or arthritis that causes a cough that does not heal, which is accompanied by excretion of excessive sputum or phlegm. Because cigarette smoke is also toxic silio, then chronic bronchitis suffe...

Marriage Can Save the Males of Impotence

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Jakarta , Decreased production of testosterone in men is a thing that can not be avoided, either because of age and lifestyle factors. Getting married can be a powerful way to save the sexual function due to reduced sex hormones. Various studies have shown, a wedding can make most men feel happier life. Even if there are not happy, then it is included because the number would not drift as much as a man who is happy with her ​​marriage. The good news is, feeling more happy to make the men more healthy mentally and physically. Mentally, happiness itself can physically get rid of stress, while men who are happy tend to run a more healthy lifestyle. "Men who marry tend to maintain weight and often get compliments from your partner if makannnya healthy. Marriage is good for mental health. And of course, a healthy sex life is important for physical and emotional health," said Dr. Manny Alvarez in one of his writings , as quoted by FoxNews, Tuesday (03/07/2012). In relation...

Apple fruit is the Most Pesticide Contaminated

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Jakarta , What would happen if fresh fruits are highly touted health benefits were a lot of toxic pesticides. The content of pesticides in food has been known to be associated with various health disorders such as ADHD and birth defects. An environmental watchdog, Environmental Working Group (EWG), launched a list of foods most contaminated with pesticides. In 2011 then, EWG said that the apple is a fruit product of the most contaminated pesticide. In testing, as much as 98 percent of 700 tested apples contain pesticides. As many as 92 percent of them contained residues of two or more types of pesticides. This year, Apple once again top the list of contaminated foods that many pesticides. Under the apple, agricultural products contaminated with pesticides include celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach and blueberries. In 2012, the EWG include coriander for the first time in testing and found there were 33 types of pesticides that are banned in 44 percent of the samples contained...

Forever Not Bad, Stress Also Make Body Immune Diseases

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Jakarta , Many say stress is bad for you. After all the stress is thought to be the cause of immune deficiencies, mental disorders such as depression and eating disorders. However, a study found that stress is also good for your immune system. Short-term stress, a mobilization of the body when responding to an immediate threat of a sudden, it was able to stimulate your immune activity. This was revealed Firdaus Dhabhar, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences as well as members of the Stanford University Institute for Immunity, Transplantation and Infection. In collaboration with colleagues at Stanford and two other universities, Dhabhar showed that mice that are setting experiencing mild stress caused a large mobilization in a number of key immune cells of mice into the bloodstream and then into the skin and other tissues. Large-scale migration of immune cells, which took more than 2 hours can be likened to raise armed forces in the face of a crisis, Dhabhar light. ...

Marked diseases Excessive Appetite

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Jakarta , Increased appetite may be normal in a person's life. But sometimes an increase in excessive appetite reflects a particular disease that requires treatment. Increased appetite will occur if you are in a condition such as bulimia, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and intestinal worms. Therefore, it is important for you to evaluate the increase in cases of excessive appetite from the start. Here are some conditions that can cause increased appetite, as quoted by Medindia on Monday (6/25/2012), among others: A. Bulimia Bulimia nervosa is a condition where a person loses control of appetite and overeating to an end with a period of time. After that, patients usually experience some vomiting and other digestive disorders. 2. Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus in adults is often diagnosed based on three main symptoms, ie polyuria, or increased urination, increased appetite or polyphagia and polydipsia, or increased thirst. In diabetics, the body cells become resistant ...

Ways to Not Let bitten by mosquitoes

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Jakarta , with erratic weather conditions like this, mosquitoes can easily be rampant. But there is a very natural way of telling that is furthest away from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes should be shunned because these insects can carry diseases that threaten human life such as malaria and encephalitis. But according to a recent survey conducted by OFF! Insect repellents, only 29 percent of people who claim to fear of mosquitoes due to health reasons. Interestingly, 60 percent of people claim to fear that makes the mosquito bites itch because it is not health effects. Here are natural ways you can do to stay away from mosquitoes as reported from the Huffingtonpost, Monday (6/25/2012): A. Avoid Dusk and Dawn Most of the mosquito species bite their prey at night and early morning. So consider to enhance the protection of themselves or remain in the home at these times. But Joseph Conlon, experts at the American Mosquito Control entolomogi Association warned that other species are ...

Naked Feet can run Faster

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Jakarta , Some people would rather do without wearing jogging shoes. The benefits are diverse, you can run them faster and feels more healthy. But apparently it is also at risk of injury to your foot. When running barefoot, legs and soles of your feet move differently so that when you perform unusual movements when belari then it can stretch your muscles and tendons. "If you're going to make changes, then make no later and carefully as possible," said Paul DEVITA, PhD who studies biomechanics at East Carolina University. Later ran barefoot becoming increasingly popular. Many say this type of run is more natural. Plus a growing number of companies that make shoes footwear 'minimalist' is lighter and does not bind the feet too hard. The researchers also tried to observe this claim. One study revealed that 12 people who ran on a treadmill for 6 minutes in a state of bare feet and 6 minutes using a shoe to show the very real differences between them. When ...

Millions of people Paracetamol Overdose Risk

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Jakarta , Paracetamol can be a painkiller that is widely used by the public. But because it is so popular is estimated millions of people at risk of an overdose of paracetamol. Nearly a quarter of adults abusing drugs paracetamol because it exceeds the recommended limits. This condition makes the scientists warned of the risk of an overdose of this painkiller. Researchers from Northwestern University in Chigago reveals an overdose of paracetamol can cause various kinds of accidents or problems and acute liver damage. One of these is koonsekuensi of overdose liver failure that can cause fatal buildup of fluid in the brain. Most users of paracetamol is to ignore the instructions given on the packages of drugs, especially parents who have forgotten how many tablets are taken. Doctors usually recommend a maximum daily dose is 8 tablets of paracetamol 500 mg consumed no more than 2 tabket once in a period of 4 hours. The study, led by Dr Michael Wolf and colleagues interviewed 500...