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Tussle over coma bride
Knocked down on the day she was to marry a Singaporean, she lies in a coma, oblivious to a three-way tussle over her future.
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NUH: Surgery is expensive and won't help
NUH says the surgery is purely cosmetic and will not change the medical condition that Miss Dinh is in.
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Doctor showed no respect
'While my mother did not speak much English, she understood enough to be upset at being called an old lady.'
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Chinks in superbug's armour
Scientists said they had exposed key workings of a deadly superbug. -AFP
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Vitamin B12 can prevent major birth defects
And women have to get enough before becoming pregnant because it may be too late once they realise they are pregnant. -Reuters
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Distracted kindergarteners become gamblers: study
Gambling disorders could have their roots in the kindergarten years. -Reuters
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Nasal spray may trigger migraine
People with allergic rhinitis may find themselves with a migraine after they use a nasal steroid spray. -Reuters
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Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of sudden infant death
Researchers encourage women to breastfeed their infant through 6 months of age. -Reuters
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Thailand's Aids temple offers life lessons in death
Ice Wepawadi has not told her parents she has Aids, even though she is only days from death.
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British baby killed by mother's kiss: inquest
An 11-day-old baby girl died after her mother unwittingly infected her with the virus that causes cold sores.
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Indian organic toys selling well
Manufacturer of organic toys in India cashes in on growing demand. -Reuters
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Pain can mask depression, say experts
The body's activity of serotonin, which is a bodily chemical for regulating pain, would be disrupted by depression.
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Vitamin D may prevent dementia, study finds
But doctors here warn that the link is not proven and recommend taking all-round precautions. -myp
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Ride bikes, get smart: software expert
Riding bikes invigorates the brain and boosts mental function of the middle-aged, says scientist. |
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Common ingredient offers Aids protection
It is used in ice cream and cosmetics and found in breast milk. -Reuters
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Aluminum, silica in water affect Alzheimer's risk
Higher levels of aluminum in drinking water increase the risk, while higher levels of silica appear to lessen it. -Reuters
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It's never too late to start exercise
People who put off regular exercise until they hit the age of 50 can still benefit from it. -Reuters
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Studies point to viruses as cause of diabetes
Viruses that normally cause colds, vomiting or diarrhea were found frequently in the pancreases of young people who had recently died from type 1 diabetes. -Reuters
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Optimists live longer and healthier lives: study
Watch out if you like to think: "I've often had to take orders from someone who didn't know as much as I did" or "It's safest to trust nobody". -Reuters
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Heartbreaker: a bad marriage raises cardiac risk
Women in unhappy marriages were more prone to a cluster of symptoms like a?thick waist, high blood pressure, high cholesterol. -Reuters
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Long work hours tied to poorer mental function
Those who work well beyond the standard 40-hour week may show a somewhat faster mental decline in middle-age. -Reuters
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Screening for birth defects rolled out
Screening program for newborns will help reduce the incidence of debilitating conditions. -China Daily |
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Just 30% of Thai men, 16% of women sexually satisfied: survey
Pfizer survey found that nearly half of men and women in the Asia-Pacific region reported less than optimal erection hardness.
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Community hospitals raise fees
Three of the largest community hospitals in Singapore have raised their prices sharply as costs go up. |
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Some patients' families hit hard by fee hikes
Taxi driver Yeo Seng Kim is having sleepless nights worrying about how he is going to pay his wife's hospital bills.
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What's eating our kids?
Every one to two days, Selena would go to the toilet and vomit in order to stay slim. There are many like her, says a doctor. -ST |
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Free colorectal cancer test kits
Kits are free for Singaporeans and PRs who are 50 years old and above and those with a family history of colorectal cancer.
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Cellphones may spread superbugs in hospitals: study
They were found to be tainted with bacteria - including the drug-resistant MRSA superbug. -AFP
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Fatal hospital infection: HK authorities find tainted drug
Contaminated with a fungus, the drug killed a six-year-old with leukaemia and made two patients ill. -AFP
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How far can the flu bug go?
Have a flu? Stay at least a metre away from everyone. |
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Wealthy couple end their lives in clinic
The 80-year-old retired wine consultant and his 70-year-old wife are believed to have ended their lives at an euthanasia clinic.
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Vitamin C wards off gout in men: study
Gout is a form of arthritis from uric acid build-up that causes inflamed joints, usually strikes men aged 40 and above. -Reuters
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Warm weather could cause migraines, study finds
Warmer weather leads to lower blood pressure, which may lead to changes in blood flow around the brain. -Reuters
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Children of older fathers do less well in IQ tests
But children with older mothers tended to gain higher scores in the same tests. -Reuters |
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Duck in Germany had H5N1
First wild bird to have tested positive in over a year. -AFP
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Migraines in pregnancy linked to stroke risk
Migraines in pregnancy could be a clue that a woman is at risk of a stroke, heart disease and blood clots. -AFP
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Experts use nanotech to deliver anti-cancer genes
British scientists had developed a treatment that transports anti-cancer genes selectively into cancer cells. -Reuters
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Economic gloom hits men harder than women: study
Psychological health of men at greater risk. -Reuters
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Broccoli sprouts may soothe airway inflammation
Study finds that broccoli sprouts trigger an increase in inflammation-fighting enzymes. -Reuters
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Salt, sugar and water avert diarrhea deaths: WHO
Care-givers should focus on how to treat instead of prevent diarrhoea from striking. -Reuters
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Carry warning labels on cold & cough medicines
"Parents can over-sedate a young child and this can cause respiratory depression, which can kill," said a doctor.
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Doping: Time to scrap steroid test, say scientists
Drug cheats of Asian ancestry could have massive advantage over someone of European or Mexican ancestry. -AFP
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Girl survives after six organs removed in surgery
Her pancreas, liver, spleen, stomach and small and large intestines were taken out to remove a cancerous tumour. -Reuters
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Suicide a cry for help
Why press criminal charges against those who attempt suicide when what they need is help, asks this writer. |
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How catching up on sleep helps the brain
Study attempts to explain why lack of sleep can make us feel distracted, foggy and forgetful. -Reuters
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New, cheaper female condom wins U.S. approval
Could win over American women as well as boost use in developing countries. -Reuters
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Too little sleep may raise vulnerability to diabetes: U.S. study
Fewer than six hours of sleep at night could put you at higher risk. -Reuters
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Older adults more impaired by social drinking
After one or two drinks, older adults' reaction slower by about 5 seconds as compared to younger drinkers. -Reuters
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Japanese doctor apologises for smoking remark
He had said people should smoke themselves to an early death to save the country money on elderly care. -AFP
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Sick offices
Open-plan offices are making people sick, with workers more likely to suffer stress, fall ill and be less productive. -AFP |
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Maternal deaths drop by 59%
UN report: Those living in the remote, rural areas remain exposed to high mortality risks. -China Daily/ANN
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Changing climate boosts dengue cases: WHO official
Dengue outbreaks are occurring in countries that never had it before. -Reuters
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The last lap
Many do not want to grow old but it isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. So what can one expect with old age?
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School near fast-food joint? Expect fatter kids
Research suggest ban on fast food in immediate proximity of schools could have sizable effect on obesity rates. -Reuters
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Good days and bad
Cancer doctor Ang Peng Tiam tells why treating his patients gives him a good day despite the long hours.
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Too much junk food being put into children's hands
Media plays a large role in influencing chidlren's diets.
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Don't spread dengue on 'balik kampung' trips
Holidaymakers could be unwittingly spreading the disease.
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Fatter because of junk food
Obesity in Malaysia has tripled in the last 10 years because of unhealthy food.
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Hong Kong bird flu cases raise questions over China's detection
Cases of H5N1 in Hong Kong while carcasses wash up on her shores lead to question. -AFP
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Brand's chicken essence range here safe
Recall by US Department of Agriculture was because of "issues with import regulations". -myp
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Video Games: Fighting violence
Important that parents recognize whether or not a game is appropriate for their child. -NST
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Video Games: Anger management is key
Teenagers likely to express themselves aggressively - it becomes dangerous when unsupervised. -NST
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'Glass doll' sufferer overcomes weakness
Despite having undergone more than 20 operations on his bones since childhood, 26-year-old Tseng lives life to its fullest.
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Why worry about dying?
A Tibetan Buddhist teacher once said: 'Don't worry about dying - that will happen successfully whether you worry about it or not.' |
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Fish may be brain food for teenage boys
They scored higher on intelligence tests, even after accounting for parents' education levels and the family's socioeconomic status. -Reuters
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Anal HPV infection clears quickly in women
Delayed clearance was linked to douching, long-term smoking, and having anal sex. -Reuters
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New test can detect early Alzheimer's: study
It can do so before dementia symptoms surface and widespread damage occurs, said researchers. -Reuters
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German researchers testing veggie Viagra: reports
It is made with only natural ingredients and in some cases works better than Viagra, said papers. -AFP
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Flies plus chicken droppings spread "superbugs"
Flies may be helping to spread drug-resistant organisms over large distances. -Reuters
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Facemasks may help shield the heart from pollution
Air pollution has immediate consequences on the heart and blood vessels, but a facemask may help alleviate those. -Reuters
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Daily dose of peanuts may ward off allergy in kids
9 of the 33 children in study show chance for a successful treatment. -Reuters
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Cause often not serious when babies cry a lot
Problem is likely to be serious in only about 1 in 20 cases, a Canadian study suggests. -Reuters
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US study finds carcinogens in kids' bath products
Among them were popular products like Johnson's Baby Shampoo, L'Oreal Kids Extra Gentle 2-in-1 shampoo. -AFP
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Men more suicide-prone
And data showed the most favoured way to end one?s life among Malaysians was by hanging. -The Star
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Only four in 100 wear masks when ill
Poll by The New Paper reveals that most Singaporeans feel awkward about donning face masks in public.
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Dengue 'a matter of luck' for some
Survey reveals misperceptions about dengue that lead some to believe they need not take preventive measures. -NST
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S'pore to ride health-care tide in Asia, says Iswaran
Healthcare market set to expand between 5 to 10%, with Singapore well-placed to tap in. -myp
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Terminally ill cope via faith: study
The religious are also more likely to extend aggressive end-of-life treatment to give time for a miracle. -Reuters
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Walkers should aim for 100 steps per minute
Those who walk for exercise should achieve a moderate-intensity workout to reap the benefits. -Reuters
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Primed for new flu virus
MOH estimates that 25 per cent of Singapore's population may become infected by the next flu pandemic. |
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Green tea and mushrooms cut breast cancer risk: study
They could be why the breast cancer rate in China was four to five times lower than that found in developed countries. -AFP
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EU inspectors clear Malaysian frozen seafood: official
Malaysian seafood exports to the EU were banned in June after an inspection raised health concerns. -AFP
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New dengue strain alert
If not contained, it has the potential to become a deadly outbreak. -ST
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Over 90% here still ignorant of illness
Cervical cancer: Most women also do not know a vaccine exists.
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Rare dengue type on the rise in Singapore
Alert for Den-3 virus, which can cause a major outbreak if not contained.
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Vietnam boy tests positive for bird flu
The situation of the 3-year-old patient is getting worse. -AFP
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Rise in foreign patients in Singapore hospitals
As the financial crisis spurs foreign patients to eschew private hospitals for cheaper public ones, will local patients get neglected?
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Vatican defends pope's stand on condoms as criticism mounts
However even within the church itself, dissent is apparent. -Reuters
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Cut your fat? Get more protein
Protein may be more effective in shedding weight and promoting better blood health. -Reuters
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New vaccine may reduce infection in unborn babies
Cytomegalovirus or CMV which may permanently defect unborn children could be curbed. -Reuters
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Frankincense may be wise choice for bladder cancer: study
Aromatic oil in Biblical tradition may represent an inexpensive alternative therapy for patients. -AFP
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Meniscus tears increase knee osteoarthritis risk
Minor tears 3 times more likely to develop into knee osteoarthritis, with severe tears 8 times more likely. -Reuters
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"Ecstasy" may help PTSD victims get better
Drug can help post-traumatic stress patients bond take control of their emotions, relearn how to respond to past trauma. -Reuters
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Woman's cryopreserved egg results in healthy baby
Method could possibly allow cancer patients to safely have children. -Reuters
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Maggots no wonder cure for festering wounds
Study suggests they do not speed up healing. -Reuters
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Probiotics may help irritable bowel
Studies suggested a modest improvement in overall symptoms. -Reuters
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Scientists grow diabetes drug in tobacco plants
The plants could help patients with insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes. -Reuters
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Spinal cord stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease
The device applies electrical stimulation to the spinal cord's dorsal column. -AFP
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Rare dengue type on the rise in Singapore
Alert for Den-3 virus, which can cause a major outbreak if not contained. -ST
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China seeks AIDS vaccine volunteers
They are seeking volunteers to undergo a second phase of human trials on an AIDS vaccine. -AFP
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Singapore surgeon to separate twins
A S'porean surgeon who had previously separated a pair of conjoined Nepalese twins in 2001 has agreed to operate on the five-year-old girls from India. -AFP, AsiaOne
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A time to die
A colleague awaiting death from nose cancer told this writer she wished he could help her end her life and agony. |
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MOH to fix fee-hike 'anomaly'
Health Minister looking at the issue of fee hikes at community hospitals to ensure middle-income S'poreans do not lose out. -myp
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British doctors let sick baby die after court ruling
Parents lost legal battle to force doctors to keep alive the nine-month-old baby. -AFP
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TB up in Singapore for first time in 10 years: govt
Older age groups and males made up a significant proportion of the new cases, said its Health Ministry.
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Chinese medicine plan 'not working'
Few patients have benefited from the setting up of TCM divisions in M'sia's government hospitals, said association head. -NST
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Avoid quacks, gout sufferers told
Quacks may sell drugs that contain steroids that can lead to worsening conditions. -NST
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China county accused of child virus cover-up
Minquan county said only one child was killed by the virus, but there may be at least 10 more deaths cases. -AFP
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HFMD outbreak in China
Thousands of children in east and central China sickened with hand, foot and mouth disease. -AFP
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British reality TV star Jade Goody dies of cancer
Her very public battle with cervical cancer has encouraged thousands of women to seek advice on how to prevent the disease. -AFP |
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Red-faced Asian drinkers at oesophageal cancer risk
Skin flush after alcohol indicates an enzyme deficiency that puts them at higher risk of getting oesophageal cancer. -Reuters
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Parliament: Economic recession and Medifund
Jobless, retrenched and the needy elderly to receive assistance in paying hospital bills. -AsiaOne
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Parliament: Elderly disability assistance
About 2,600 means-tested elderly Singaporeans are currently on the IDAPE. -AsiaOne
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Parliament: Eye infections from cosmetic contact lenses
Health Ministry is currently investigating several cases relating to the sale of contact lenses on the Internet. -AsiaOne
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Parliament: Economic recession and dialysis
Dialysis patients who develop complications not turned away from centres run by VWOs. -AsiaOne
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Parliament: Psychological help
There were 17,000 new attendances at public psychiatric clinics in 2008 - an increase of 900 compared with 2007. -AsiaOne
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Parliament: Flexibility to waive hospital charges
MP asks why a Government hospital could not waive the medical fee of a Dutch national who got injured from a heroic act. -AsiaOne
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Brain differences mark those with depression risk
A significant amount of thinning in the right cortex is a giveaway. -Reuters
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Kidney payment law gets OK
One MP votes 'no', four abstain over key change allowing reimbursement. -ST
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Reimbursing living donors: Measures to prevent abuse
The Health Minister addresses issues of organ trading, foreign donors and how reimbursement will work. -Asiaone |
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Red meat raises risk of all kinds of death
People who eat the most red meat and the most processed meat have the highest overall risk of death from all causes. -Reuters
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Seeking healthcare abroad an emerging trend for Vietnamese
Truong was advised to have her entire anus removed; a trip to Singapore saved her from the drastic measure. |
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Circumcision protects against genital wart virus
The human papillomavirus is transmitted sexually and by skin-to-skin contact.
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Singapore allows financial payment to organ donors
Unfair to allow genuine donors to bear all the financial consequences of their altruistic acts, said its Health Minister. -AFP
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Australia issues warning on Hong Kong's dirty air
Levels of air pollution in Hong Kong may aggravate bronchial, sinus or asthma conditions, it said. -AFP
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34 more subsidised hospital beds
Move caters to rising demand as Singapore population grows and ages, bringing total number to 3,656. -myp
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Library picks: Help your baby learn
The brain grows fastest during the first two years of life. Find out how to boost a baby's learning ability.
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Single embryo implants work better: study
Research contradicts widely-held view that implanting multiple embryos during IVF improves chances of becoming pregnant. -AFP
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China court accepts first milk scandal lawsuit: state media
It is not clear who would pay out possible compensation with Sanlu bankrupt. -AFP
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US medical society says no to drug company perks
Meals and educational seminars paid for by drug companies will be phased out. -AFP
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Toddler rushed to hospital after clinic's medicine mistakes
One-year-old boy in Singapore was fed "painkiller" instead of cough medicine, causing parents to panic.
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Some therapists still treat homosexuality: study
However there is little evidence to suggest that such treatment is beneficial. -AFP
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Sun exposure slashes risk of blood clots: Swedish study
Getting enough vitamin D could be important for the prevention of blood clots. -AFP
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Risk factors for infant head flattening identified
A baby's favourite head position when sleeping can influence the severity of flat head syndrome in infant. -Reuters |
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Eating during labor has no ill effects: study
Eating does not seem to have any impact on infant, mother, or on increasing risks of vomiting. -Reuters
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China court accepts first tainted milk lawsuit
Family seeks $7k in damages from the Sanlu Group. -Reuters
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Omega-3s cut risk of advanced prostate cancer
It works even for men who are genetically more prone to the disease. -Reuters
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Strippers losing grip on pole as fitness fans swing in
Pole dancing makes for a great work out. -Reuters |
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A growing lobby worldwide
In Singapore, assisting a suicide is a serious crime and carries severe penalties, including a mandatory jail term. -ST
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Hot tea linked with throat cancer
Tea lovers who love their tea piping hot run a higher risk of throat cancer than their counterparts who prefer it cooler. -AFP
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Pregnancy: Quitting smoking before 15th week eases risk
Some severe impacts of tobacco on newborns can be reduced if the mother quits smoking by then. -AFP
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Cats, dogs are tripping hazards
Roughly 240 Americans wind up in emergency rooms every day for sprains, fractures or other injuries from a fall caused by a dog or cat. -Reuters
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Strict regime keeps the doctor going at 80
Determination to carry on with life is as strong as ever for one of the oldest patients on dialysis. -The Star
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Itchy buttock rash after using cheap toilet paper
Woman thought she had a great deal when she bought 10 rolls of the budget toilet paper for $1.90. |
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Very hot tea may cause throat cancer: study
Drinking tea at a temperature of greater than 70 degrees C was linked to an eight-fold increased risk of throat cancer. -Reuters
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Axing the pain
Whether it's a headache or a clogged nose - Indians swear by Axe oil, and they've found an alternative use. |
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Pope 'publicly distorted' science in condom row: Lancet
One of the world's top medical journals accused the Pope of having distorted scientific evidence in his remarks on condom use and demanded he make a retraction. -AFP
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Pregnancy: Quitting smoking before 15th week eases risk
A pregnant woman who smokes exposes her foetus to the well-established risk of being born prematurely and with a low birthweight. -AFP
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Egyptian girl contracts bird flu - WHO
Thirty-month old girl was taken to hospital after showing signs of fever. -Reuters
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When it's not just a cough
With TB on the rise, a stubborn cough coupled with fever, weight loss and blood in sputum calls for a visit to the doctor. -ST
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Mum, where have you gone?
A son describes the heartrending moments as his mother lapses deeper into Alzheimer's disease.
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The stem cell way to a bigger bust
Stem cells from fat on the stomach or thighs are grown in a woman's breasts to up bust size. -ST
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Cholesterol drug cuts vein clot risk by 40 percent
Rosuvastatin can help cut the risk of blood clots dramatically. -AFP
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Suddenly blind
Cancer doctor Ang Peng Tiam recounts an incident where a patient went blind after an X-ray procedure. |
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Herbal coffee ritual pays off for engineer
A coffee lover was made a millionaire after spending about RM4,000 on the beverages and submitting 250 entries over six months for a contest. -The Star/ANN
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My health is okay, says PM
He quipped that Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan's recent remarks that trimmer is better have put more pressure on him.
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Teen sees again after transplant
14-year-old boy with chronic eye disease may be well on his way to recovery. -NST
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Man dies after turned away from 6 hospitals
The hospitals cited either full beds or the inability to provide proper treatment. -The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
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Ex-mental patients still stigmatised
How do patients recover fully in a society that marginalise them? -myp
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Organ-donor compensation policy needs fine-tuning
The scheme raises ethical issues, however the good will likely outweigh the bad. -myp
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Chinese 'more suicidal'
Chinese make up the majority of suicide cases despite being a minority group in M'sia. -The Star/ANN
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Bone marrow cells help heart attack patients: study
Heart attack patients infused with own bone marrow stem cells functioned measurably better. -Reuters
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Tonsillectomy linked to excess weight gain in kids
Children who surgically remove their tonsils are at increased risk of becoming overweight in the years that follow. -Reuters
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Mom's infection may affect baby's heart: study
Babies born between April and June are at higher risk of heart disease, possibly due to the seasonal Strep throat. -Reuters
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