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Recognize the Signs and How to Protect Your Ears from Noise

FIKKIA NEWS – Exposure to loud noises doesn't always immediately alert someone to hearing loss. Complaints such as ringing in the ears, a feeling of fullness, or muffled speech are often dismissed as temporary conditions. However, these symptoms can be signs that the ears have experienced pressure from noise exposure. This condition is a concern, especially amidst the rise in […]

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Sound Horeg and Hearing Loss: Understanding the Limits of the Human Ear's Capabilities

FIKKIA NEWS – The phenomenon of using high-intensity loudspeaker systems, popularly known as sound horeg, often attracts public attention. Behind the booming sound, which can be heard from a certain distance, there are health issues that should not be ignored, particularly the risks to the hearing system. Exposure to loud noises depends not only on the intensity of the sound, but […]

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Recognize Cat Pain Using the Feline Grimace Scale

Cats are known for their excellent ability to hide pain. Pain is a subjective and multidimensional experience that can vary greatly between individuals. Pain in animals can be acute, chronic, intense, or even intermittent. It's important for every pet owner to be able to detect pain associated with a specific illness. This allows owners to bring their pets to a doctor as soon as possible […]

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Control of Swollen Head Syndrome Infection in Poultry

Viral infections in poultry remain a significant challenge in maintaining the health and productivity of chicken farms in Indonesia. One disease that requires attention is Swollen Head Syndrome (SHS), a respiratory disease caused by Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) (Zhang et al., 2025). This single-stranded RNA virus belongs to the Pneumoviridae family. Currently […]

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Raja Ampat Walking Shark Density Breaks World Record, Coral Reef Protection Key

FIKKIA NEWS – A 14-month study conducted by Konservasi Indonesia (Conservation Indonesia) and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has set a new world record in the waters of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua. The Raja Ampat Walking Shark (Hemiscyllium freycineti) was found to have the highest population density ever recorded in the world for the Hemiscyllium genus. Population Record in Sawinggrai Village Based on […]

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The Challenge of Finding Hidden Hepatitis Cases Towards Elimination by 2030

FIKKIA NEWS – World Hepatitis Day, celebrated every July 28th, serves as a momentum to raise public awareness of the importance of early hepatitis detection. In addition to expanding screening coverage, efforts to eliminate Hepatitis B and C by 2030 also require the health system's ability to identify undiagnosed cases. Lecturer in Epidemiology, Public Health Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medicine, and […]

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Examining Blue Carbon Capacity Amidst Sea Level Rise

FIKKIA NEWS – The commemoration of World Mangrove Day on July 26th is a critical moment to reflect on the role of coastal ecosystems in global climate sustainability. Mangrove forests have long been known as highly efficient absorbers and storers of carbon (blue carbon). However, recent scientific studies warn that the rate of sea level rise has the potential […]

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International Fruit Day: UNAIR FIKKIA Lecturer Encourages Public to Get into the Habit of Eating Fruit Every Day

FIKKIA NEWS – Indonesia is known as a tropical country rich in various types of fruit. Bananas, papayas, mangoes, guavas, and even pineapples are available almost year-round. However, Indonesian fruit consumption remains relatively low. Yet, fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet. Regular fruit consumption helps meet the needs for vitamins, minerals, fiber, and various compounds […]

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Abundant Fruit, Low Consumption: Reflections on National Fruit Day

By: Annisa Dwi Cahyani (Public Health Student, Faculty of KKIA, UNAIR) National Fruit Day, celebrated every July 1st, is a momentum to encourage people to adopt healthier eating habits. Low fruit consumption in Indonesia is a challenge in preventing non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and stroke. Indonesia is known as a […]

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Building a Healthy Society Starts from the Family

By: Annisa Dwi Cahwayani (Public Health Student) The commemoration of National Family Day serves as a reminder that health development is not solely the responsibility of health workers, health care facilities, or the government. Many habits that determine a person's health are first formed within the family. Therefore, families play a strategic role as agents of change in […]

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