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HEALTH4d agoJapanese brewer designs “wobbly” beer glass to encourage responsible drinkingA craft beer producer in central Japan is hoping that its U-shaped “wobbly” glass will encourage people to drink water along with their beer, in a bid to prevent excessive alcohol consumption and dehydration. The “Wobbly Beer Glass by Yona Yona Ale”, produced by Yoho Brewing based in Nagano prefecture, has been on sale since August amid growing awareness of the need for responsible drinking. The idea is that the glass, divided into two sections, will tilt if a balance between beer and water is...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 30Japan Hospital Performs World’s First Surgery Using Heart Muscle Stem CellsSheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, were transplanted into the heart of a woman in her 50s during the hour-long surgery performed on Tuesday. The post Japan Hospital Performs World’s First Surgery Using Heart Muscle Stem Cells appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 28Hong Kong customs arrests 2, seizes HK$290,000 of ‘slimming injections’ from JapanHong Kong customs officers have seized 400 so-called slimming injections imported from Japan, with an estimated market value of about HK$290,000 (US$36,970), and arrested two local residents in an operation earlier this month. The case came to light on September 5, when officers intercepted a suspicious postal packet imported from Japan at the Air Mail Centre. “Upon inspection, customs officers found and seized 400 anti-obesity injection vials suspected to contain Part 1 poisons from the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 21Japanese surgeon removes healthy brain tissue, leaving woman on ventilatorA Japanese woman was left unable to breathe on her own after a veteran surgeon mistakenly removed healthy tissue instead of a benign tumour from her brain. Kyoto University Hospital apologised for the medical error and vowed to take measures to prevent similar incidents, local news outlet TV Asahi reported. The woman, in her fifties, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour after consulting doctors for dizziness and unsteadiness. Although she was able to carry out her daily activities, she...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 15"Eating together helps us stay healthy": Japanese researchers conduct a study showing that shared meals relieve stress and increase longevityThe research consisted of analyzing the possible connections between social isolation and brain health. The effects of the "lonely eating" and the example of Italy as a promoter of gastronomic coexistence.Clarín
HEALTHSep 15Number of people aged 100 or older in Japan exceeds 100,000Milestone reflects advances in public health and medical care, relatively healthy diets and active lifestylesIrish Times World
HEALTHSep 12At the All Japan Corporate Track and Field venue, more than 10 people experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea; some were transported to the hospital.Asahi Shimbun
HEALTHSep 3Japan goes on student suicide watch as school term startsSayoko is watching her 13-year-old son more closely than he probably realises as he settles into his first year of junior high school in Yokohama. He is keeping up with his classes and is fortunate to be popular because of his sporting prowess. But Sayoko, who did not want to give her full name, remembers having a hard time at the same age, so she is alert to any sign that her son might be unhappy. “I was not good at sport and did not have a large circle of friends and, of course, there were...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 2Japan’s deadliest delicacy is getting more dangerousJapan’s most dangerous delicacy is getting harder to prepare safely as warming seas push different pufferfish species into the same waters, where they are inbreeding to produce hybrids whose lethal toxins are not yet fully understood. Fugu – the collective Japanese name for several species of edible pufferfish – is prized as much for the danger surrounding its preparation as for its subtle flavour. Many species contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin with no known antidote that can cause...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 28Japan Develops Low-Pollen Trees to Address Hay Fever“More than 40% of the population in Japan suffers from hay fever, or kafunsho, an annual affliction. The majority of Japan’s hay fever sufferers are allergic to the pollen of two trees — sugi and hinoki. Both trees were widely planted in the years following World War II as a much-needed source of timber. In […] The post Japan Develops Low-Pollen Trees to Address Hay Fever appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHAug 19What is healthier ? Japanese or orange sweet potatoes ? – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthThis article discusses the health benefits of Japanese versus orange sweet potatoes, providing a nutritional comparison.nbcdfw.com · United States
HEALTHAug 13Biocardia outlines Japan CardiAMP Shonin submission next quarter with approval expected about 12 months laterBiocardia plans to submit its Japan CardiAMP Shonin next quarter, with approval anticipated approximately 12 months later. This outlines a key regulatory milestone for the company's medical technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHAug 8Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hitSaimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 17Telix Completes Patient Enrollment in TLX591 - Px ( Illuccix ) Japan Phase 3 StudyTelix has completed patient enrollment for its TLX591-Px (Illuccix) Phase 3 study in Japan. This marks a milestone in the development of a new medical treatment.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
HEALTHJul 14Local nurse falls critically ill on honeymoon in Japan , now sharing her recovery storyA local nurse who became critically ill during her honeymoon in Japan is now sharing her story of recovery.foxsanantonio.com · United States
HEALTHJul 9In Japan, authorities question dependence to air conditioningIn Japan, air conditioners are everywhere in people’s daily lives. 100% of subway lines are air-conditioned, as are 90% of apartment, often with one unit in every room. These practices are even encouraged by the government when temperatures rise above 31 degrees Celsius. A report from Tokyo with Ayana NISHIKAWA, Mélodie SFORZA and Adam Hancock.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 9Raw chicken dishes to be regulated by Japanese governmentWhen it comes to choosing something to eat, there’s always a risk-reward calculation that needs to be done. Raw chicken seems like a no-brainer in this sense. In…Japan Today
HEALTHJun 29Viatris reports positive Japanese phase 3 results for Nefecon in IgANViatris announced positive phase 3 trial results for Nefecon in IgAN in Japan. This indicates progress in treating a specific medical condition.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHJun 22Japan university eyes clinical trials for womb transplantsA medical university in Aichi Prefecture said Monday it will prepare to conduct clinical trials for womb transplants within the next few years. Fujita Health University said it…Japan Today