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HEALTH 3

Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Nov 20, 2022
As 'twindemic' looms in Japan, here is what to do if you have a fever
This winter, the cause of flu-like symptoms could be the coronavirus, the flu or the respiratory syncytial virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 90,542 new cases as surge continues
Tokyo, meanwhile, confirmed 9,457 new cases, up by 1,436 from a week before, while Hokkaido saw 8,960.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 19, 2022
Will COVID boosters prevent another wave? Scientists aren’t so sure.
The shots may help vulnerable Americans dodge serious illness or death. But some experts believe boosters must be improved and are calling for a new strategy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 8,292 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital rose 13.8% from a week earlier to 8,332.1.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2022
Why China won't cooperate on finding the origins of COVID-19
For Beijing, winning its u2018people's war' against the coronavirus by controlling the propaganda narrative is more important than learning the truth about the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
Five unusual COVID symptoms — and what to do about them
Many people know the telltale symptoms of a COVID-19 infection, but a tiny subset of people also develop less common symptoms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2022
Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to second-highest level as capital enters eighth wave
If new infections increase at the current pace, the seven-day average would reach around 12,300 by the end of this month, according to an estimate.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2022
Facing stigma, people with diabetes seek change of disease's Japanese name
According to a recent survey of over 1,000 people who have diabetes, many feel 'uncomfortable' or 'troubled' by the disease's current name.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 9,755 new cases
On Wednesday, experts acknowledged Japan has entered an eighth wave of infections after the nationwide tally topped 100,000 cases over the past two days.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 10,114 new coronavirus cases
Hokkaido logged a fresh record high of 11,112 new cases on Wednesday, a day after its daily tally exceeded 10,000 for the first time ever.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 16, 2022
COVID depression is real. Here’s what you need to know.
The risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year after you've recovered.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2022
New weight-loss drugs work, but who's paying?
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly say they can treat obesity with a weekly injection. But insurers aren't yet on board.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 16, 2022
Born this way: Rats move to beat of Lady Gaga, study says
Researchers at the University of Tokyo played Mozart, Queen and Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' to rats wearing miniature sensors to detect even the tiniest movements.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 15, 2022
Princess Nobuko to undergo breast cancer surgery after early-stage diagnosis
The princess was diagnosed last Friday, but has no noticeable symptoms, the Imperial Household Agency has said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 15, 2022
Why China won’t end its 'COVID zero' policy
Chinese President Xi Jinping early on took ownership of the battle against the coronavirus — now his political legitimacy rests on the outcome.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo top 10,000 for first time since mid-September
Hokkaido, which has seen a surge in daily cases recently, reported a record high 10,906 new infections the same day — the first time the figure surpassed 10,000 cases in the prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022
Recent flu outbreaks in Japan raise alarm over possible 'twindemic'
Though still small in scale, flu outbreaks have started hitting elementary and junior high schools.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 4,025 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases rose 30.1% from a week earlier to 7,501.9.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 14, 2022
If you’ve had COVID-19, watch out for stroke symptoms
Several studies now show an elevated risk of serious blood vessel inflammation during and after an infection.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 6,922 new cases
Japan on Saturday confirmed 79,992 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of about 4,300 from a week before.

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Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals