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	Does being a vegetarian make a person more healthy? A vegetarian meal is not automatically low in total fat and sugar. -NST, AsiaOne			What can you do to help when a panic attack occurs? Usually lasting between five and 10 minutes, a panic attack can recur in waves for up to two hours. -NST

	Will my son be able to exercise again? What is lumbar sacral plexopathy and what are the causes of this illness? The doc explains. -ST			What causes pounding pain in bone in foot? Common possibilities include improper footwear and inflammatory causes such as gout. -ST

	Stop the itch with sufficient sleep Experts answer on how TCM can help with eczema and problems of the skin. -ST			Why are my doctors so uncooperative? Reader is desperate for information as he believes that one single disease is responsible for much of his problems. -NST

	What is the right age to send your daughter to a gynaecologist? Teenage girls should see a gynae between the ages of 13 and 15. -NST		Can acid reflux be avoided with diet? Although not totally avoidable through diet, foods to abstain from include fried foods and fatty meats. -NST

	Does Aspirin Cardio as a preventive measure against strokes and heart attacks? One of the primary measures to reduce the risk of CAD and stroke is to take aspirin daily. -NST			My child has headaches after eating ice cream! It is a condition caused by eating cold food or drinking very cold drinks. -NST

	The right diet for pregnancy Try eat foods rich in nutrients, rather than just being high in calories. -NST			Coughing till I vomit Non-smoker, yet he coughs till he wants to vomit. -ST

	Pressure on the face Pressure on the face is common and is often due to obstruction of the sinuses. -ST			Breast lumps at a young age Is it normal for girls of such young age to have breast lumps and what are the ways to slow down the growth? -The Star/ANN

	Fish: brain food? Some say eating fish will help with memory. -The Star/ANN			Discomfort from eating medicine After taking medication, he suffers from pain and giddines. Are these signs of a stroke? -The Star/ANN

	Over the counter meds for pregnant women Drugs that are usually safe to take when women are not pregnant can cause devastating effects to a fetus. -The Star/ANN

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