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HEALTH

Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 27, 2022
Pair of new studies point to natural COVID-19 origin
Answering the question of whether the disease spilled over naturally from animals to humans, or was the result of a lab accident, is viewed as vital to averting the next pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay above 30,000
The number of severely ill patients increased by six to 21, while five deaths linked to the virus reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022
Emperor Emeritus Akihito recovering after heart failure diagnosis
The former emperor has been taking medication since late June and is now understood to be on the mend, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 26, 2022
Japan grants first payment for death related to COVID vaccination
A health ministry panel found that a causal relationship between subsequent health problems and the vaccine could not be denied in the case.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022
Japan moves to prevent spread of monkeypox after confirming first case
Health minister Shigeyuki Goto has said that the ministry will continue to search for more information about the first patient, including the route of transmission.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 26, 2022
Research breakthrough in mystery child hepatitis
The World Health Organization has reported at least 1,010 probable cases, including 46 that required transplants and 22 deaths from the illness dating back to last October.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2022
Japan confirms first monkeypox case as it steps up preparation for outbreak
The patient, a Tokyo resident in his 30s, had traveled to Europe in mid-June and had contact with someone who was later diagnosed with the disease.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Tokyo hit record high for a Monday
New infections in the Japanese capital rose by 9,691 week on week to 22,387, amid a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 omicron subvariant.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 25, 2022
Monkeypox proves elusive foe as WHO sounds alarm on global spread
COVID-19 forced governments to revamp their pandemic response programs. Now monkeypox is putting those upgrades to the test — and they're falling short.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Lessons from Yokkaichi pollution case passed on 50 years after ruling
The Yokkaichi pollution incident is considered one of the four big pollution disease cases in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 28,112 new cases amid continued upward trend
Japan's daily COVID-19 cases topped 200,000 for the first time on Saturday, marking the fourth straight day of a record count.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Japanese government to hold meeting over monkeypox
The government will hold discussions to address the spread of monkeypox after the chief of the World Health Organization declared an emergency regarding the viral disease.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jul 24, 2022
Professionals-turned-pilgrims embrace Shikoku’s divine boredom
The Shikoku pilgrimage is known for its long stretches of nothing, which is exactly why these high-powered executives (now retired) took it on.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2022
COVID-19 cases in Japan top 200,000 for first time
The country shattered the daily record for the fourth straight day, with 200,954 infections amid a seventh wave of infections driven by the BA.5 omicron subvariant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New infections in Japan exceed 190,000 to set fresh daily record
Tokyo confirmed a record 34,995 new cases, posting a daily figure above 30,000 for two days in a row.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 21, 2022
Three Japan-approved drugs may be effective against omicron BA.5
A team found that small-molecule antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir, molnupiravir and remdesivir curbed virus activity in cultured monkey cells infected with BA.5.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2022
Japan's new COVID-19 cases top 186,000 as Tokyo reports record 31,878 infections
The tally comes after new cases in the capital exceeded 20,000 on Wednesday — the first time they had done so since Feb. 5.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022
Heat wave fee for Asia's gig workers does little to cool climate stress
Riders and drivers are dealing with extreme weather, as they often work long hours, waiting at street corners and outside restaurants for orders.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 20, 2022
Health ministry panel delays decision on emergency approval for Shionogi’s COVID pill
The delay is a blow to one of Japan's largest drugmakers and also raises questions about the process for drugs to gain fast-track approvals in times of emergency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2022
Japan logs record 150,000 new COVID-19 cases as Tokyo and Osaka both top 20,000
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno had said earlier Wednesday that the central government would not be imposing any restrictions on people's movements.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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