Diabetes drug also helps weight loss for obese: study
Hormone drug helps obese people lose weight. -AFP
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US doctors answer flu questions on new website
The website offers information about seasonal and H1N1 pandemic flu. -Reuters
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Man swallows loose denture tooth; dentist won't replace with new one
Patient was told not to worry as his body would naturally excrete the swallowed tooth. -AsiaOne
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How they won the breast cancer battle
Housewife's hair kept falling during chemotherapy treatment, so her whole family shaved their heads bald to show support for her. -NST |
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Malaysian human rights group urge action on custody deaths
18 detainees die each month from disease in immigration detention centres nationwide. -AFP
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The patient with no pulse
30-year-old administrative assistant is the first recipient here to get a new artificial heart that pumps blood continuously, the reason why there are no beats on her wrist. -ST |
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Anti-cervical cancer jab cost-effective
At present, the Malaysian government spends $146 million a year to treat 1,500 newly-diagnosed cervical cancer cases every year. -NST
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My journey
A transsexual man reveals his inner self. -The Star/ANN |
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Talking straight
Straight woman talks about her relationship with a transgender man. -The Star/ANN
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'Sick' definition
Unlike homosexuality, 'gender identity disorder' is still classified as a form of mental illness. -The Star/ANN
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PMS made me leak my company's secrets
Secretary had accidentally emailed her company's business plans to over 50 clients a few days before her period. -AsiaOne Forum
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Ethiopia gears up for malaria outbreak
Expected surge in malaria cases due to hotter weather. -AFP
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Experts hope H1N1 will spur effort on universal jab
Pandemic should spur researchers to renew efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine. -Reuters
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Beware contact lenses that do not fit
Wearing them can age your corneas prematurely, causing eye problems. -ST |
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Diabetes screening can be fast-free
A test kit used to monitor blood sugar levels of diabetics can do away with the hassle of fasting overnight.
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The brilliant brain
Parents are paying good money for programmes that claim to train their young child's brain and enhance cognitive and social skills.
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Cutting child mortality cheap and achievable: aid group
Child deaths around the world could be cut dramatically for just 40 billion dollars a year. -AFP
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Millions at risk from high blood pressure in China
Hypertension plays a part in 2.3 million cardiovascular deaths in China each year. -AFP
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Antidepressants raise risk of pre-term birth-study
Babies more likely to be admitted to intensive care. -Reuters
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Health warning on traditional medicine capsule
Malaysia's Health Ministry has advised against buying and using Senna Plus Capsule 400mg. -The Star/ANN
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Better care at birth could save 600,000 lives a year
99 percent of baby deaths happen in poor homes in Africa and South Asia. -AFP
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Experts find 'faulty' gene linked to cancers
The gene is also linked to other types of cancers. -AFP
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China reports first death from H1N1 flu
The first death was in southwestern Tibet. -Reuters
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Britain's new healthy eating guru - Homer Simpson
The British govt hopes to instill better eating habits by trying a new and innovative approach to reach its target audience. -Reuters
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Inhalers may raise risk of asthma in some children
Findings suggest that carrying out genetic tests on children before treatment could be a more cost-effective way of treating them. -Reuters
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3M stick-on vaccine patches
3M's new R&D laboratory in S'pore may have a hand in coming up with the technology. -ST
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Suspects found for dodgy health deals
Witthaya and doctors group say people behind orders identified. -The Nation/ANN
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Hypertension kills over 1m Chinese each year: Study
Researchers urge government to beef up prevention and control measures. -Reuters
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Malaysian patients hoping kin of dead will have a heart
265 deaths in two weeks but only one family offered the deceased's organs for donation. -The Star/ANN
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Dementia on the rise as life expectancy increases
It is reported that more than 115 million people worldwide will suffer from dementia by the year 2050. -The Star/ANN |
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Polyclinic goes paperless
New system adopted at Bukit Batok Polyclinic will cut down on waiting time for patients. -ST
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Ex-model mistook a tumour for a pimple
As a result, her breast cancer was diagnosed late and she had to have her left breast removed. -AsiaOne |
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Exercise boosts well-being after breast cancer
The pros of exercise were still evident more than 36 months after breast cancer diagnosis. -Reuters
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Germany announces first swine flu death
The country's seceond death may have been a five-year-old boy. -AFP
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Shorter wait at Bukit Batok Polyclinic
One patient saved up to 45mins. -MYP
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More young S'poreans down with arthritis
Many delay treatment for "seniors' disease". myp |
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Gone paperless
The electronic medical records (EMR) system will reduce waiting time of up to 30mins. -myp
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Most cooked food not hygienic in Guangzhou
The substandard food had high levels of bacteria and excessive additives. -The China Daily/ANN |
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How do you know you have the flu?
Before H1N1 immunization is available, here are some questions and answers about flu symptoms and what to do if they arrive before the vaccine does. -Reuters
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No elevated lead levels in imported dried prunes and plums
Samples are satisfactory and do not contain elevated level of lead. -AsiaOne |
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H1N1 flu taking off in US, officials say
The new pandemic has killed 76 children in the US since it emerged in April and is worsening. -Reuters
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As kids' swine flu deaths spike, vaccine reaches public
The flu season in the United States runs from August to March. -AFP
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French ministers fight fat
Half the French cabinet are fighting the fat to please their clean-living president & his supermodel wife. -AFP
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Study isolates virus in chronic fatigue sufferers
A virus linked to prostate cancer also appears to play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome. -Reuters
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First mammogram for only $25 - if you're 50 to 69
Letters will be sent to women in that age group over a two-year period from January next year.
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He turned blue & needed machine to breathe for him
Even when 36-year-old Lee Kok Heng was put on 100 per cent oxygen, he was still dying. He is one of first two H1N1 patients to use a lung bypass machine. -TNP |
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UK patient flown to Sweden for Ecmo treatment
With the treatment being so scarce, hospitals have to exchange patients in order to maximise resources. -TNP
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Beware the bugs
They may be small but some insects can be dangerous. -The Star/ANN |
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Learning new tricks improves wiring in the brain
Newly trained jugglers had better connectivity in parts of the brain involved in movements needed to catch the balls. -Reuters
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Faster route for medical specialists
Health Ministry's proposed revamp will see their training cut from seven years to five. -ST
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Scrap priority queue at family physician clinics
Patients with chronic diseases still have to wait longer if they do not fulfil the requirement for piority queue. -myp
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One dose of H1N1 vaccine should be sufficient
WHO said that the vaccines developed against the H1N1 flu strains are yielding larger volumes than first expected. -Reuters
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Golden age of the elderly
Contrary to popular thinking, people are living longer and still contributing to society. -ST
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Fake skin with that "human touch"
Researchers develop synthetic skin that is warm and soft for use in prosthetic limbs. -ST |
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Turned away from mammogram promotion
Cancer centre says: We did not expect such a big turnout. -TNP
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Getting her body to accept his kidney
Doctors overcame two challenges posed by patient's body to transplant new kidney into her. Find out how they did it. -ST |
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Poorer nations to get donated swine flu vaccine: WHO
Maybe as soon as November. -AFP
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Ageing heart can be prevented, say scientists
Suppression of 'ageing gene' kept hearts of fruit flies healthy. -Reuters
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Surgeon found guilty of misconduct
Patient's consent sought only after he was sedated by nurses; doctor fined for not tracking procedure. -ST
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Include emotional aspects of sex, say S'poreans
It's not just the hardware, the software matters too. Experts said that sex education for youth and adults should also cover the emotional aspect of sex, like emotional intimacy and relationship values. -myp |
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Sidewalks, parks, farm markets cut diabetes risk
Apparently, healthy neighborhoods have 38 percent less diabetes. -Reuters
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Public can view NHG polyclinic patient volume online
When patient load in the morning exceeds the maximum capacity, patients can return at 1.30pm. -myp
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Missing word nearly leads to stomach op
HK medical report omits the word "no" before "gall bladder inflammation". -TNP
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Growing pains
Read about the four common signs of depression and spot them in your teenager before it?s too late. |
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Faster route for medical specialists
Health Ministry's proposed revamp will see their training cut from seven years to five. -ST
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Don't abuse health cover
Reader observes: Unscrupulous doctors can and will abuse the insurance and medical coverage a patient has. -ST |
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Laughter can often be the best medicine
The laughter therapy is aimed at conjuring happy memories in the minds of mental patients. -ST
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Co-sleeping is key culprit in sudden infant deaths: study
Socioeconomic deprivation did not seem to be a factor. -AFP
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Signs of a second H1N1 wave emerging
Singapore closely monitoring the situation.
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A new drug is on the way that can help men to beat premature ejaculation
The new medication is short acting and has already been tested. -The Star/ANN
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Unsafe abortions kill 70,000 a year, harm millions
Legal restrictions do not stop abortion from happening, they just make the procedure dangerous. -Reuters
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Canada releases swine flu preparedness guide
The government is anticipating that it will become a "go-to" document on the virus. -AFP
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New convention to stop organ trafficking urged
A key aim was to ban financial gain in the use of the human body and its parts for transplantation. -AFP
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People who drink water tend to eat better too: study
Those who drank water instead of other beverages tended to eat more fibre and less sugar. -Reuters |
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Network to study flu and dengue treatments
Doctors from S'pore's major hospitals will determine the best treatments for influenza and dengue in adults. -myp
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Ethics no longer just "icing on a cake" for medical education
Doctors face ethical conundrums more often than those in other professions because their professional opinion could be against their patients' wishes. -ST |
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Unethical practices
Read real life unethical practices dealt with by the SMC or witnessed by experienced senior doctors. -ST
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Rare bacterial infection turned her limbs black
Nurse had to undergo and abortion and amputate all her limbs in order to save her life. -AsiaOne |
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Study explains immunity to H1N1 in older people
Some past age of 60 may have latent immune cells that protect them: Study. -Reuters
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Fined for unproven cell therapy
Plastic surgeon is first doc here to be censured for using sheep foetal cells. -myp |
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Granny, 75, donates kidney to save daughter's life
The transplant almost failed to go through due to the daughter's objections. -AFP
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Surgeon found guilty of misconduct
Patient's consent sought only after he was sedated by nurses; doctor fined for not tracking procedure. ST |
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Beware, leg cramps could signal glaucoma
Those with poor circulation in their legs should get their eyes checked as they are three times more likely to get glaucoma. -ST
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Portable home device to track risk of strokes
The device offers a non-invasive way of getting a reading of blood pressure. -ST |
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Are your eyes ageing unnaturally?
Long-term low oxygen contact lens users are at risk of having their corneas age prematurely. -AsiaOne
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Smoking bans linked to heart health: study
Studies done showed a reduction in heart attack from six per cent to 47 per cent. -AFP
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Paracetamol dampens infant vaccine effect -study
Doctors should "no longer routinely recommend" use. -Reuters
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Four per cent of adults worldwide using cannabis: Lancet
The drug is most used among young people in rich countries such as US and Australia. -AFP
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Clinic turns down teen's request for skin-whitening
He wanted to have skin as fair as his girlfriend and Michael Jackson. -The Star/ANN
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Patients lose patience with docs
Complaints against medical practitioners rise as customers get better educated. -TNP |
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When doctors go astray
One doctor gave inappropriate treatment with no informed consent, while another had sex with his patient. -TNP
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Former S-League coach is fighting for his life
Struck by a tumour in the head, he is now warded in intensive care. -TNP |
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Excessive preservatives found in yogurt drink 'You & Me'
Company ordered to shut down for a month by health department. -The China Post/ANN
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Struck by a 'strange' disease
13-year-old boy wheelchair-bound after sickness paralysed him below the waist. -Kuensel Newspaper/ANN
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Early puberty adds to breast cancer risk
Higher risk due to hormones regulating in their bodies for a longer period of time. -The Brunei Times/ANN
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New-flu patients in Japan double to 640,000
Number bloated up from 330,000 recorded the previous week. -Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
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China reports second swine flu death
Nation facing a 'grim' task of preventing outbreaks and keeping the number of deaths in check. -AFP
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Searching for link between Tongkat Ali, honey and sperm
Can pure honey really increase sperm count? -The Star/ANN
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15,000 to move for fear of lead poisoning in China
More than 1,000 children were found to have excessive lead in their blood. -China Daily/ANN
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Vaccines to arrive in 3 weeks
Shipment in time for Muslims performing the Haj, or pilgrimage, to Mecca next month. -ST
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More protection for babies
Parents will be allowed to draw on Medisave and Baby Bonus accounts for pneumococal vaccinations. -ST
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Skin cancer runs in families
Having an identical twin with melanoma increased a person's risk of the disease nearly 10-fold. -ST |
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Store wheat flour in fridge if you have asthma
At room temperature, mites breed fast and can trigger attack: Doctor
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10 Questions to ask
Here are some questions that cancer patients should ask their doctor. -ST |
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When doc gives too much info
Too much information on a condition may stress a patient out. -ST
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When sexual behaviour gets out of control
Children displaying sexual behaviour is rare, but it still happens. Why do they do so? -TNP |
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Bowel disease drugs increase cancer risk: study
Older male patients with a longer history of bowel disease also had increased cancer risk. -Reuters
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Medisave allowed for pneumococcal vaccines
The disease can cause serious complication and even deaths. -myp
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Brain surgery made safer
It took 5 years before Malaysian prof realised his dream of a safer brain procedure. -NST
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Always wanted a baby?
Infertile couples could look forward to having a baby when S'pore embarks a semi-cloning technology programme. -The Star/ANN |
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MOH official criticises unethical doc
Plastic surgeon had said he acted with patients' interests at heart . -ST
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Lax with prescribing pills: Three doctors fined and suspended
One of them is a repeat offender and faced the harshest punishment from the SMC. -ST |
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Why S'poreans don't face huge medical debts
The Singapore govt regulates healthcare and ensures we don't repeat other countries' mistakes. -ST
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Online registry to save lives
Singapore Heart Foundation creates list of locations of automated external fibrillators. -ST
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Immunise babies with MMRV
Child specialists say vaccine will guard against measles, mumps, german measles and chicken pox. -ST
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She puts son through painful treatment to claim benefits
UK mother pockets $296,000 worth of medical benefits over six years. -TNP |
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They're twin brothers, they're doctors and...
They sexually abuse boys who are their patients. -TNP
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Doctor tried to poison pregnant lover
UK doc used his medical knowledge to spike her drink when she refused to get an abortion. -Reuters
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One pair of dirty hands equals many infections
Failure to wash hands properly by medical staff can cause outbreaks. -Reuters
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Two online tools to aid heart patients
The AED determines whether someone who fainted is suffering a heart attack. -myp |
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He gave sis 16 more years
But sibling is no longer around to see him get award for donating kidney. -TNP
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Kidney donations 20 years on:
Same risk for donors, faster recovery. -TNP
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Britain launches mass H1N1 flu jab programme
The jab will be available to more than 11 million people. -AFP
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Canadian turkey sick with H1N1 flu
The outbreak on a farm in Ontario province is the second case in the world. -AFP
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US backs vaccines for drug, nicotine addiction
US government wants drug companies to make a vaccine for cocaine and nicotine addiction. -Reuters
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More suffer from sensitive teeth
Rough brushing, teeth-whitening and teeth-grinding are main culprits. -myp |
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Merkel in row over 'government-only' swine flu jabs
Chancellor says she will get flu jab with the rest of public. -AFP
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Alcohol killing Indian men in Britain
Indian men more susceptible to alcohol-related problems than white British males. -AFP
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A few coffees a day keep liver disease at bay
Several cups of coffee a day could halt the progression of liver disease. -AFP
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Haj pilgrims given free immunisation against A(H1N1)
The cost of the immunisation was borne by the board. -The Star/ANN
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Drugs may make radiation treatments safer, better
Compounds actually protects healthy cells from radiation damage. -Reuters
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Sexual dysfunction high in Hispanic women over 40: study
56 per cent of menopausal women aged 40 and above suffer from sexual dysfunction. -AFP
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Immunise infants early, specialists urge
MMR vaccine safe, they say, as some parents raise health concerns. -ST
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Mum's trauma: Toddler turned blue
The toddler caught the chicken pox before his scheduled vaccination. -ST |
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MOH childhood immunisation
The questions on immunisation answered - What, how much and when. -ST
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Don't fire Tasers at the chest, manufacturer warns
More than 350 people have died between 2001 and December last year. -AFP
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Is the person next to you washing with soap?
People are more likely to wash their hands properly after using the toilet if they think they are being watched. -Reuters
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The silent killer
Already around 15 percent of the Singapore population suffer from hypertension and most sufferers don't even know they have it. -Advertising Feature |
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Puffing kills good looks
New campaign shows how smoking harms beauty. -myp
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Men who voted McCain saw testosterone drop
In contrast, testosterone levels among men who voted for Obama remained stable. -AFP
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The silent killer
Already around 15 percent of the Singapore population suffer from hypertension and most sufferers don't even know they have it. -Advertising Feature
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Brief shocks may deliver AIDS vaccines better
Electroporation uses an infectious agent's own genetic material to elicit an immune response. -Reuters
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Sellers: Only one is tainted
High degrees of lead was detected in dried plum and prune from China, Taiwan and other Asian countries. -The Star/ANN
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H1N1 flu vaccinations begin in eastern Canada
This is expected to become the largest immunization campaign in Canadian history. -AFP
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Pfizer taps Indian drug cos for alliances
Indian companies have not responded favourably to the offers. - Reuters
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Device reduces chronic pain
It uses electrical impulses to reduce chronic nerve pains. -ST |
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Europe H1N1 flu spreads, 'millions' infected in US
Since the A(H1N1) virus was uncovered, there have been over 4,735 deaths reported to the World Health Organisation. -AFP
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US sees millions of H1N1 flu cases, over 1,000 deaths
Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius confirmed that demand was outstripping supplies of the vaccine. -AFP
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EU agency urges two-dose H1N1 flu jab
It has reiterated recommendations that the three vaccines should be taken as two doses at least three weeks apart. -AFP
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African states urged to curb child AIDS infections
Only two countries in Africa spent a target of 15 percent of their budgets on health. -AFP
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Canadians shocked by swine flu death of healthy boy
Evan Frustaglio, 13, fell ill with a fever and nausea on Saturday during a hockey tournament. -AFP
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Doctor, runner, do-gooder, molester
HK doc convicted of touching teen inappropriately during consultation. -TNP |
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Expert: It's just fulfilling a need
'Friends with benefits' are just people fulfilling normal physiological process of having sex. -Daily Chilli
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Nearly 5,000 swine flu deaths worldwide: WHO
Though figure is an underestimate, due to most countries having stopped counting individual cases. The China Post/ANN
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Obama declares swine flu emergency
The emergency declaration lets doctors and nurses temporarily bypass certain federal requirements so they can better handle a spike in H1N1 patients. -AFP
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More teens hit by sexual infections
Most of the girls were found to have chlamydia while the boys had gonorrhoea. -ST
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Order H1N1 vaccine now
Clinics and hospitals have started compiling wait lists of patients who want the vaccine. -ST
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Bride-to-be dies after taking diet pills
She had been reduced to a "bag of bones" after having taken the pills since she was 10. -AsiaOne |
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ParkwayHealth takes action against stem-cell firms
ParkwayHealth's brand misused to fool patients into believing that unproven and pricey therapies were credible. -myp
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Heavy usage of cellphones linked to brain cancer
Significantly increased risk of some brain tumours tied to cellphone usage of 10 years or more. |
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Don't end housemanship
Housemanship is an important time of training where a doctor is tried and tested - but under supervision. -ST
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Penalised surgeon fully agrees with decision of disciplinary body
He acknowledges his own mistakes hence, pleaded guilty to the council's charge. -ST |
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Organ recovery
The heart and lungs have to be transplanted first, within four hours of the donor's death. -ST
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New lease of life
More needs to be done to persuade potential donors to give patients a second chance at life. -ST |
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Act paved way for more transplants
There are now about 13 more kidney transplants a year. -ST
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Drycleaner dies of overwork
He toiled for over 12 hours a day and didn't take breaks during weekends and public holidays. -AsiaOne |
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What baby fat?
Don't worry if your kid appears overweight. With an active lifestyle, many children end up losing those kilos. -ST
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More teens hit by sexual infections
They are becoming sexually active at a younger age; many meet partners in school. -ST |
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Bowel cancer commonest in Malaysian men
This is due to people's affluent lifestyles and the lack of dietary fibres and exercise. -The Star/ANN
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China's Sinovac gets additional H1N1 vaccine order
It is the first company worldwide to complete clinical trials for H1N1 vaccine. -Reuters
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US up to 55 million H1N1 flu vaccine doses short
Half of the population could still be vaccinated. -AFP
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South Korea stem cell scientist guilty of fraud
He once brought South Korea to the forefront of stem cell studies. -Reuters
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Preventing osteoporosis
Although debilitating, the bone condition can be prevented through exercise and a high-calcium diet. -AsiaOne
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Evil hubby or sex addict?
He talks about sex, always wants sex and watches porn. -TNP |
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2 million people expected to contract A H1N1 flu in 2 months
70% of them will not show any symptoms. -The Nation/ANN
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Being the boss can take its toll on health
Health of people in higher positions is affected by work. -Reuters
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WHO experts helping Philippines contain deadly disease: UN
Outbreak of deadly disease caused by massive storms. -AFP
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Sex, alcohol, fat among world's big killers: WHO
If such health risks didn't exist, life expectancy could increase by 10 years. -Reuters |
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Kids using anti-psychotic drugs gained weight
Children taking the medicine reported an average weight gain of nearly 8.5 kg. -AFP
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Smokers could go virtual to kick the habit: study
Computer-simulation as part of treatment may prove effective. -AFP
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Curry kills cancer cells
Chemical in turmeric may be developed as anti-cancer treatment. -Reuters
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Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Men with larger foreskins are more at risk of contracting the virus. -Reuters |
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Liver cancer: Early screening can save you
Doctors say scans vital for those at high risk as disease has no symptoms at early stage. -ST
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Treating babies in the womb
Scientists to track Asian women and children with a view to preventing metabolic diseases. -myp |
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Swaziland battles twin plagues of HIV, TB
80 percent of TB patients in Swaziland also have HIV. -AFP
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Polyclinics to offer H1N1 jabs at $29 each
Jab is cheaper than Tamiflu. -ST
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Switzerland restricts use of GlaxoSmithKline swine flu vaccine
Administration of Pandemrix to pregnant women, minors and adults over 60 has not been authorised. -AFP
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Get the best out of your child
Punishment does not always work if you want to raise moral and responsible kids. -ST |
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Children swine flu deaths spike in US amid vaccine shortage
Federal health authorities released the entire US stock of liquid Tamiflu antivirals for children. -AFP
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Diarrhoea kills 'three times more than thought'
Some 1.1 million people in Asia and Africa die from the ailment every year. -AFP |
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Uplifting coffee for the guys
Growing number of males are drinking new brands which may enhance sexual performance. -Daily Chilli
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300,000 Malaysians could have HIV by 2015
HIV carriers decreasing, but more women getting infected through sexual intercourse: Expert. -The Star/ANN
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Clinics get boost of halal medicine
KPJ Healthcare's nine clinics get a one-year free supplt of medical products. -NST
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Viagra not harmful to vision: study
Popular drug Viagra do not appear to pose long-term damage to men's sight. -AFP
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Australian woman dies after 60 years in iron lung
June Middleton was paralysed when she entered the respiratory chamber in 1949, aged 23. -AFP
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China reports two more swine flu deaths
Govt warns country faces 'extremely grim' situation to battle virus. -AFP
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China's Wen warns of 'grim' flu prevention task
Chinese leader calls for more vaccinations and more vaccine production. -Reuters
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