Japan News News Japan » Health: Japan assists in global health innovation and partnerships
This progress was made possible by collaboration across borders and sectors. The effort spanned the globe--from Japan, where the pharmaceutical company Astellas helped spur research and ...
News Japan » Health: How Japan’s rice diet protects heart health
The question of how Japanese people manage to maintain some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world while consuming rice every day has fascinated scientists, nutritionists and everyday ...
News Japan » Health: New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health care
DOD civilians in Japan will soon test a program designed to help them get better access to medical care. (Defense Health Agency photo) Thousands of Defense Department civilians in Japan may get some ...
News Japan » Health: Big Japan study: Better teeth may add years to life
Healthy teeth have long been framed as a cosmetic bonus, but new data from Japan suggests they may be as fundamental to longevity as blood pressure or cholesterol. A massive national study of older ...
News Japan » Health: Japanese health secrets that could change your life
Okinawa is one of the world’s Blue Zones, where a population has a life expectancy much higher than the global average. The traditional Okinawan diet consists primarily of whole plant foods, with less ...
News Japan » Health: Why Japanese live longer and healthier lives, according to a neurosurgeon
Japan is known globally for its long life expectancy and healthy ageing population. While genetics may play a small role, doctors say the real reasons lie in daily habits, discipline, and a strong ...
News Japan » Health: Impact of Japan's indoor smoke-free laws on the prevalence of smoke-free establishments
A multi-institutional research team in Japan evaluated the impact of the Revised Health Promotion Law and related local ordinances on indoor smoking policies in restaurants and bars. Their analysis ...
News Japan » Health: Pentagon pilot program expands health care in Japan but problems linger
This story has been corrected. A pilot program aimed at improving health care access for Defense Department civilians in Japan has saved patients about $1 million, but participants say significant ...
News Japan » Health: DOD health care fixes for Indo-Pacific civilians are too new to judge, watchdog says
New Defense Department efforts to improve health care access for civilian employees in Japan and Guam are underway, but it’s too soon to tell whether they’re working, according to a federal watchdog.
News Japan » Health: Japan, Zimbabwe, and UN Agencies unite to strengthen Zimbabwe’s health systems
These collaborative efforts reflect Japan’s continued leadership in strengthening health systems, promoting food and nutrition security ...