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USFDA approves Danish drugmaker Lundbeck's migraine prevention therapy
As Lundbeck enters the crowded market, it hopes to carve a niche for itself through its dosing frequency
 "USFDA approves Danish drugmaker Lundbeck's migraine prevention therapy")
Researchers seek clues to head trauma in brains of dead athletes
The VA-Boston University-Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Bank in Boston houses 850 human brains
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Yoga to acupuncture: Alternative therapies to prevent diabetic neuropathy
The best defense against progressive damage from diabetic neuropathy is to manage the disease itself
 "Yoga to acupuncture: Alternative therapies to prevent diabetic neuropathy")
Why China's fight may hurt public health more than the virus itself
Business leaders and economists in China are increasingly saying, Enough
 "Why China's fight may hurt public health more than the virus itself")
Chinese prisons emerge as the hotspot for coronavirus, 500 cases detected
Xie Weijun, head of Shandong's justice department, ad seven other officials were sacked over the outbreak, officials said
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Coronavirus wrap: Toll crosses 1,000; 'public enemy number 1', says WHO
The death toll from the novel coronavirus in China jumped to 811 on Saturday, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 34,646. Catch LIVE update
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Coronavirus wrap: Chinese doctor who first warned about virus outbreak dies
Coronavirus has sent ripples of fear across the world, especially in Asia. The death toll has now risen to 564 in China. Catch LIVE updates on Coronavirus outbreak
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People eating big breakfast may burn twice as many calories: Study
Eating a low-calorie breakfast increased appetite, specifically for sweets, the study said
 "People eating big breakfast may burn twice as many calories: Study")
From Melbourne to San Francisco, Chinatowns feel brunt of coronavirus panic
Streets are notably quieter, facemasks are a commonplace and even a Lunar New Year dragon dance failed to bring in the usual crowds
 "From Melbourne to San Francisco, Chinatowns feel brunt of coronavirus panic")
13 US citizens at 'high risk' of coronavirus being treated in Nebraska
A total of 338 Americans were flown home from the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan's Yokohama
 "13 US citizens at 'high risk' of coronavirus being treated in Nebraska")
Coronavirus: 1,868 dead, China's total number of cases climbs past 72,400
Across mainland China, there were 1,886 new confirmed infections on Monday, bringing the total so far to 72,436
 "Coronavirus: 1,868 dead, China's total number of cases climbs past 72,400")
What you need to know for preventing, detecting and fighting breast cancer
According to a report released by ICMR in 2018, cancer took more than 700,000 lives in India
 "What you need to know for preventing, detecting and fighting breast cancer")
Why has the controversy around the HPV vaccine still not died down?
The HPV vaccine, administered to pre-pubescent girls to prevent cervical cancer, has received considerable bad press over its 14 years
 "Why has the controversy around the HPV vaccine still not died down?")
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
 "Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds")
In China's coronavirus epicentre, volunteers keep stricken city moving
Many volunteers in the city use pseudonyms and keep their work hidden from their families who may otherwise try to stop them
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How scientists quantify pandemic potential of an outbreak like coronavirus?
Scientists use R0 - the reproduction number - to describe the intensity of an infectious disease outbreak
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Trump expects coronavirus crisis to 'go away' in April due to hot weather
The United States has seen 12 confirmed cases of varying severity. At least two patients have been discharged
 "Trump expects coronavirus crisis to 'go away' in April due to hot weather")
Coronavirus outbreak: Apparel enquiries diverted from China to India
The flip side is exporters saying they are not in a position to convert such enquiries into orders, being unable to match the competition's price
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Evacuating Indians from coronavirus-hit Wuhan logistical nightmare: Envoy
As the news of the outbreak began emerging in the middle of January, the Indian Embassy stepped up efforts to locate hundreds of Indians, mainly students, residing hundreds of kilometres apart
WHO warns overseas coronavirus spread may be 'tip of the iceberg'
The death toll in China from the novel coronavirus epidemic jumped to 908 and the number of confirmed cases has risen over 40,000
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