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Is estrogen testosterone for women?
Estrogen fuels feelings of power and competition in women in much the same way testosterone does in men. -Reuters
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Victim: I did not agree to procedure
He tells woman to lower jeans and touches her and says it is part of pelvic examination. |
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HFMD situation under control despite outbreak in Singapore
Situation normal in Malaysia, but precautionary steps include monitoring all entry points to the country.
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Their blood types don't match, but he's getting her kidney
This is a first for kidney donation in SE Asia. -ST
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'Warrior mosquitoes' will not be released
Proposal is to get genetically modified male Aedes mosquitoes, which carry killer genes, to mate with the females.
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Banking on cord blood
More parents are paying good money to store their newborns' cord blood, which can be used to treat diseases like leukaemia, anaemia. |
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How cord blood is banked
Cord blood banking is a form of 'medical insurance' that can treat diseases.
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Not pills. Not qigong. Then what?
If you are not wild about popping the little blue pill, there are other options available. |
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Getting a lift with Qi
Lifting weights with your arms is tough, but how about lifting them with your genitals?
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The real and the fake
3 sex drugs are approved for use here, but hundreds of illegal ones lurk as well.
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10 years on, ...and still nothing for women
The race is on to find an equivalent for women suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
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33 ...& trying to impress
Mr A. Yasser always keeps a Viagra pill in his wallet. 'You never know when you're going to get lucky,' he says.
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64 ...& still in step
He keeps in step with his ballroom dancer wife in the bedroom too, with the help of Viagra.
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What is it about men...
...that they will put their lives on the line just to be physically able to have sex? |
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Parents at wits' end
A four-month-old M'sian girl suffers from a mysterious growth in her left leg.
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Schools reopen, but cases still up
At least 10 preschools reopened yesterday after a 10-day closure. |
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NUH deserves better than last-place rating
The clinic and pharmacy were crowded but the staff always had a smile for patients, says reader.
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Had a flu jab? It's only 44% effective
Least effective vaccine in 10 years, it doesn't match most of flu strains now circulating. |
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Don't let ineffective vaccine stop you from taking flu jab
Puzzled how you still caught the flu despite vaccination? Read up on strains common to where you travel to.
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Heart is on the right - no, wrong - side
People with this condition usually have other heart defects like holes in the heart, blocked arteries and small or absent heart chambers. |
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No increase in weekly HFMD cases: MOH
The Ministry of Health reported a total of 1,465 cases in the week ending May 3.
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Virulent strain affects 1 in 4 sick children
The rise is worrying, but Health Ministry says no need for all pre-schools to close. |
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Doctors in China punished for deadly virus outbreak: Xinhua
They profiteered with fake treatments or did not give proper treatments to those with HFMD.
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HFMD spreads in China, claims 27th victim
The number of infections has climbed to nearly 16,000, state-run media reported. |
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More than 700 adults infected with HFMD since January
While adults develop immunity over the years, 7% of the 10,490 HFMD cases so far this year were adults.
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Stop running 'educational' adverts: HSA
HSA says the campaigns are really thinly veiled ads, which are banned here; some also use scare tactics. |
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Condom use: What they say
Find out what members of the religious community in Malaysia have to say about sex and condom use.
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Getting them to use it is the hardest part
It is the most widely used contraceptive in Malaysia, and yet no one is supposed to talk about it. |
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She gulps down two bottles of soy sauce
Autistic woman died from the act, has a history of bingeing.
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Diabetes can't stop this tattoo lover
'I want to prove to myself that diabetes can't stop me from doing things I like,' said project manager Rebekah Kong. |
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100 'state-of-the-art' ambulances for hospitals
Emergency room staff can help treat patients when they are on their way in the ambulance, which may save more lives.
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All-out plan to make Malaysia herbal hub
Medicinal plants identified as one of the main commodities to make M'sia a centre for herbal product development.
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Get subsidised health screening at neighbourhood GP
Those aged 40 and above will get a letter to go for screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels.
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China hails doctor for raising HFMD virus alarm
State media compared Dr Liu to a doctor who helped lead the fight against the deadly Sars virus.
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What's in our drinking water: Toxins in mother's milk
Certain enviromental toxins dissolve well in fat and can stay in body parts with a lot of fat, like breasts, for a long time.
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HIV man didn't tell teen partner
In the first case of its kind, a chef with HIV was charged for having oral sex with a teen without first informing him of the risks.
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Learn from case of infant who died in one
A private ambulance driver had refused to go through a jammed carpark barrier as crew was unsure if they were 'covered for damage'.
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Make sure private ambulances up to mark
Emergency lights and sirens are sadly lacking on most private ambulances, or in poor condition.
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Food sold illegally may be a health hazard
There seems to be an increase in illegal hawking of food near MRT stations, bus interchanges and in HDB town centres.
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Emergency calls up; SCDF to rope in private ambulances
Private ambulances currently respond to non-emergency calls made to the 1777 hotline.
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Shock over doc's high dosage prescription for boy
A 7-year-old boy was given a prescription to take four antibiotic tablets four times a day.
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More woes for ED sufferers
Doctors discover new links between erectile dysfunction and high cholestrol in victims.
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S$100 fine for a puff in no-smoking areas
Those who puff in no-smoking areas will be slapped with a fine of RM250 with immediate effective. -NST
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Sex stimulants top counterfeit drugs seized
These products were smuggled in from neighbouring countries and sold in markets and shops which deal in traditional medicine. -NST
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Mother sues medical officer after newborn dies
A woman is suing the medical officer who attended to her for negligence after her newborn dies. -NST
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First Beijing death linked to China HFMD outbreak
Authorities are trying to contain virus' spread just three months before the city hosts the Olympic Games.
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World's most obese man vies for different record
Once the world's most obese man, Manuel Uribe is now vying to be the human who has lost the most weight.
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Sitting too long may be dangerous for young infants
One hour is the maximum time they should sit, said researcher.
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SPH's Red Apple Day inspires new blood donors
Inspired by Singapore Press Holdings' 9th annual Red Apple Day today, first-time and long-time blood donors alike turned up to show their support for the cause. -AsiaOne
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They find drugs here, there, everywhere
A raid of Joo Chiat Complex turned up a haul of 30,000 suspicious items. |
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Obesity contributes to global warming
They require more fuel to transport them and the food they eat, and the problem looks set to worsen -Reuters
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Four common sexual health problems
Here is a list of four common sexual health problems that might be impeding your sex life. -ST
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Sexual healing
More Singaporeans open to discussing sexual and intimacy problems. And help is coming not only from medical doctors, but also convenience stores and sex shops. -ST
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Two more die after illegal sex drug use
S'pore's Health Sciences Authority said four men have died so far, with 22 more cases since April 25.
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The doctor is in (your book)
The politics of the medical profession made Dr Wen Yung Ho become a writer, revealing sordid facts about the dark side of doctoring.
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Drug wars
Earlier this month, six bodybuilders were caught up in the sport's biggest doping scandal. |
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Green tea may shield brain from sleep apnea effects
Compounds found in green tea may help ward off the breathing disorder sleep apnea, a new animal study hints. -Reuters
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Study finds that shingles runs in families
Shingles tends to run in families, indicating these people may have an increased genetic susceptibility to the viral disease.
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Sleepy brain prone to sudden shutdowns: study
Being deprived of sleep even for one night makes the brain unstable and prone to sudden shutdowns akin to a power failure.
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Stress in pregnancy may raise baby's allergy risk
Women who are stressed during pregnancy may give birth to babies who are predisposed to allergies and asthma.
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Indian sex workers get life insurance
The only condition set is a routine medical check-up since they are at a high risk of HIV/Aids.
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Want a sports culture? Play!
Sports and exercise enthusiasts in Singapore, take note of these two sites: singaporesports.sg and sporton.com.sg.
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Aids: A timeline
Who was the first person infected and when did Aids get its name?
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How do you keep the bedroom magic alive?
Tell AsiaOne how you keep your sex life healthy. Best 3 posts win Durex hampers worth $50 each! Meanwhile, read what our readers have said so far. |
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Doctor caught having sex with assistant in clinic
Doctor said he was blackmailed after his partners showed pictures of him having sex with an assistant in their clinic.
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Don't share same food plate, even among family members
Though this could prevent spread of Sars and HFMD, some are not willing to change due to habit, custom or tradition.
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Drinking water can be harmful to smallest babies
Babies younger than six months should never be given water to drink, said physicians at Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
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Quit smoking? Chances are, your friends will too
Even people who you don?t know very well are likely to be influenced by your decision to go cold turkey.
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Lose weight, make peace at Middle East diet group
A slimming group with Israelis and Palestinians work towards a common goal: losing weight.
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Starving may fend off jet lag
The body's natural circadian clock, which dictates when to wake, eat and sleep, may be affected when food is scarce.
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Doctor suspended for being grossly negligent
The consultant paediatrician has been suspended for three months for his actions in handling a premature baby.
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WHO confirms first bird flu case in Bangladesh
This brings to 15 the number of countries that have recorded human infections. -Reuters
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Families paid through the nose, and now pay dearly for it
After having two maids with medical problems within two months, Jason thought he would be third-time lucky.
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Losing your mind over their mental health
Teresa Tong, MD of a maid employment agency, has learnt that mental illness can be more dangerous than physical diseases.
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Maid for trouble
M'sia - They're here to take care of children and elderly, to cook and to clean. But some of these foreign domestic help may be doing more harm than good.
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Doc leaves without treating kids
Doctor should have told me he was busy, instead of making me wait 1 1/2 hours for nothing, said a dad. |
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Depressed over breakout? Acne drug could make it worse
Acne drug more than doubles the risk of depression.
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Gum disease may raise cancer risk, study finds
In those who never smoked, gum disease was linked with a 21 percent increase in overall cancer risk.
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Crying out for help
Lack of understanding of the importance of the mind leads to shame and stigma on the issue of mental illness.
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Illegal China organ trade ends in tragedy
Poor Vietnamese have started selling their kidneys in China, and some are now waiting to die.
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This is how they keep the bedroom magic alive
Here are the winning posts from our contest about keeping sex lives healthy.
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Healthy Australian baby grew 'outside womb'
Chances of such a pregnancy producing a healthy baby were almost nil, said doctor. -AFP
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Why this teen bleeds easily
A minor injury like a cut, scrape or bruise could land 14-year-old Zi How in hospital.
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Why young girls take up smoking
Mothers who smoke are among reasons causing many young girls and women to pick up the habit. -NST
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Dangerous substance in Mentalk candy: HSA
It is advertised as a healthy sweet, but a dangerous substance has been found. -ST
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