en-my-hotdailynews: 2014-12-17 Malaysia Health

Many Malaysians are marrying too early, warns UN
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: Far too many Malaysians are married too early in life, compromising not only their health but also their chances of development in a productive labour force. United Nations resident coordinator in Malaysia Michelle Gyles-McDonnough said ...

44000 Young Malaysians Never Been To School As Of 2009 - UN Official   Bernama
44000 young Malaysians not schooled over last six years, reveals UN report   Malay Mail Online
Data reveals 80000 married teens in M'sia   Free Malaysia Today

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Sabah records 191 new HIV cases in first nine months
Daily Express
KOTA KINABALU: Some 191 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection were reported in Sabah in the first nine months this year. Based on this, it is projected that there would be 255 new cases of HIV infection until the end of this year, ...

Go for HIV screening, says Musa   The Sun Daily

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Foreigners seeking treatment in hospitals must now show documents
Daily Express
KOTA KINABALU: Unless it is life-threatening foreign patients in Sabah hospitals are now required to produce identification documents and pay before receiving treatment. This follows a directive to strictly observe a regulation under the Fees Act (Medical) ...

'Show ID, pay before getting medical care'   New Straits Times Online

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Bionic Bra Changes Shape To Provide Customized Support Using 'Smart' Material
iDigitalTimes.com
If you're a woman (or anyone who frequently wears a bra) then you know the struggles of finding a bra that fits your needs -- whether it's support, coverage, working out, or finding the right fit. And in this context, enters the "Bionic Bra" from scientists at ...

The 'Bionic Bra' is Coming   Chinatopix
Scientists develop 'bionic bra' that adjusts to breast rhythm   French Tribune
Soon, a bra that tightens and loosens on its own for the perfect fit!   TheHealthSite
Financial Express
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The future of sports injuries: 3D-printed implants could let you play again
The Star Online
An idea that once seemed absurd is now looking entirely possible, for researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have managed to successfully implant 3D-printed cartilage in sheep. Specifically, they replaced the meniscus, which is a piece of ...

Mayo Clinic finds 3D-printed implants could let injured sports people play again ...   Malay Mail Online
Doctors 3D-Print Knee Joints To Regenerate Torn Meniscus, Reduce Risk Of ...   Medical Daily
Doctors Can Now Successfully 3D Print A Knee Joint   TechCrunch
Geek
Medgadget.com
OrthoSpineNews
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Japan culls 4000 chickens
Peninsula On-line
TOKYO: Japan's Agricultural Ministry yesterday confirmed a case of a highly pathogenic H5 strain of avian influenza at a poultry farm in Miyazaki prefecture in southwestern Japan. Three chickens tested positive at the farm and all of the roughly 4,000 chickens ...

Japan orders chicken cull after bird flu outbreak   Gulf Today
Japan bird flu outbreak: 4000 chickens culled at poultry farm   The Independent
Japan culls 4000 chickens after bird flu outbreak   BBC News
Asahi Shimbun
NDTV
Business Standard
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E-cigarettes 'help smokers quit or cut down'
BBC News
E-cigarettes can help smokers stop or reduce their habit, a respected international review has confirmed. The first Cochrane review to examine the products considered two randomised trials with data from 662 current smokers. The review authors, from the UK ...

Kick the habit with e-cigarettes   Stuff.co.nz
E-cigarettes as good as patches for quitting smoking, research shows   Irish Times
Review of evidence finds e-cigarettes may help smokers quit   Reuters
Daily Mail
The Guardian
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Cambodia village reports mass HIV/Aids infection
Bangkok Post
PHNOM PENH - Cambodian health authorities on Tuesday said more than 80 people -- including children and the elderly -- who tested positive for HIV/Aids in a single remote village may have been infected by contaminated needles. A Cambodian doctor ...

Cambodia Investigates Village's High HIV Rate   Voice of America
HIV nightmare in Battambang   The Phnom Penh Post
Mystery HIV Outbreak Sparks Panic In Battambang   The Cambodia Daily (subscription)
Radio Free Asia
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Cat cafe under AVA investigation confirms seven cat deaths
TODAYonline
SINGAPORE – Cat cafe Cuddles, the cat cafe currently under investigation over several cat deaths and complaints about its training, confirmed today (Dec 16) that seven cats had passed away under their care since December last year. In a lengthy Facebook ...

Cuddles Cat Cafe owner refutes ex-employee's allegations   Channel News Asia
Cuddles Cat Cafe acknowledges that seven cats died under its care   The Straits Times
Singaporean authorities investigate allegations of animal deaths at cat café   The Malaysian Insider
Reynolds Center
The Online Citizen
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Bird flu kills seals in Denmark, Sweden: Report
Press TV
Swedish authorities say some 3,000 seals have possibly died of the bird flu along the coast of Sweden and Denmark this year. Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:59PM. Share | Email | Print. Swedish authorities say bird flu was most likely the cause of death of some 3,000 ...

Bird flu suspected in mass deaths of Scandinavian seals   The Sun Daily
Bird flu feared in mass deaths of Danish seals   The Local Denmark

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