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	Sixth H1N1 case confirmed in M'sia The student, 28, arrived in M'sia from New York. -The Star/ANN	Higher Medisave withdrawal for operations Patients to withdraw up to 80% more fromb Medisave. -ST

Singapore's fifth H1N1 case 'took a chance' US trip ends in infection; public told again to avoid non-essential travel. -ST		New therapies to treat breast, lymph cancer: studies First therapy targets capacity of cancer cells to repair themselves. -AFP

Chile swine flu cases jump to 276 Health authorities confirmed 26 new cases of H1N1 virus. -AFP		Fourth Thai infected by type A influenza : Health Ministry 50 year-old Thai man who just returned from the US had slight fever and sore throat. -The Nation/ANN

	22-year-old woman is fifth H1N1 case Singaporean woman went on a trip to Vermont and New York in the United States and returned last Thursday. -myp		The virus and my vow Our writer hopes the flu can be eradicated soon so she can be vindicated of being a lying parent. -myp

Vietnam has two more H1N1 cases Woman and her 9-year-old child who returned from a trip to the USA confirmed to carry the H1N1 virus. -Reuters			Stringing up my Gs They may be a fashion statement for some, but G-strings can cause certain problems. -The Star/ANN

	Our guts It pays to pay more attention to our general digestive health. -The Star/ANN		Alternatives to conventional treatments Studies have shown that conventional treatments of treating pain may have side effects. -The Star/ANN

Australia flu cases hit 400 Numbers make it the Asia-Pacific region's worst-hit country. -AFP		S'pore confirms two more cases This brings total number of H1N1 cases here to seven. -AsiaOne

Bigger area for H1N1 screening TTSH opens new wing as another 2 cases confirmed. -ST			Germs can be transmitted by hands but... ...Washing your hands for 30 secs with soap and water will reduce germ count by up to 99%. -Advertising feature

	Constant TV is bad for babies: study It reduces the number of words the kids hear and say.		Why flame Patient Zero? What else could she do? Give the poor girl a break, she has been responsible since her return, says writer. -TNP

	H1N1 is here. So, how? Here are 10 questions to help you better understand the H1N1 flu. -TNP		Great Eastern Women 10km Run to raise cancer awareness Funds raised will be used to launch an education programme targeted at secondary to tertiary female students. -myp

	Men's Health June 2009: Hanging mobile Sending an SMS is less harmful to your health than calling. Minimise the health risks caused by your favourite gadget.		Goodbye to flab the easy way More men are turning to aesthetic surgery to reduce their man-boobs and attain washboard abs. -myp

Red Bull produced in mainland 'safe' Beijing-based producer Monday assured the product "safe for consumption" on the Chinese mainland, says producer. -China Daily/ANN			Australia swine flu tally soars near 500 Sudden spike made it the Asia-Pacific region's worst affected country.

	8th H1N1 case confirmed 15-year-old is a student studying in India.		Mexico's swine flu death toll surpasses 100 A WHO official warned that a swine flu pandemic was looming closer. -AFP

	Home-births not advisable for plus-sized mums Overweight women may experience more complications during labour than those who are of a healthy weight. -myp		Australia state raises H1N1 alert level The raise comes as confirmed cases jumped to 502 nationwide. -Reuters

	S'pore teen is 9th flu case 19-year-old Singaporean female studying in US was returning for summer holidays. -AsiaOne		Blood pressure drug could cut risks for elderly, say UK docs But age not only factor in therapy for heart attack, stroke: S'pore experts. -ST

	Living with a mysterious disease The first World Multiple Sclerosis Day was held recently to create an awareness of the debilitating disease. -NST		Help for alcoholics starts from within For alcohol addicts, the first step to recovery is to admit they have a problem. -The Jakarta Post/ANN

	Stool test shows promise in detecting many cancers Detectable cancers include stomach, pancreatic, bile duct and esophageal cancer. -Reuters	Saudi Arabia confirms first H1N1 flu case The woman arrived on Friday on board a Gulf Air flight from the Philippines and showed first symptoms on Monday. -Reuters

	Stricken with zest for life Cancer doesn't mean end of the world for patients like Grace Cheng		Singapore confirms 10th and 11th H1N1 cases Both were on the same flight - SQ25 from New York via Frankfurt on June 1 - as the seventh confirmed victim. -AsiaOne

	Private cancer hospital to be built in Adam Road The $42 million hospital will focus on cancers affecting the breast, lung and prostate. -ST		Patient describes time in quarantine: Sleep, sleep sleep Illness felt just like normal flu, says S'pore's second H1N1 patient. -TNP

	Magic herbal cure for H1N1? Nonsense Text message touts 'sacred formula' that will stop the virus dead it its tracks. -myp		H1N1 'cure' purges only toxins Herbs listed in touted formula used mainly to curb heatiness but don't cure flu, say herbalists. -myp

Children to be quarantined as swine flu toll hits 634 in Australia Victoria is the worst-hit state in Australia, with 521 confirmed cases. -AFP			Thailand reports first domestic swine flu case He contracted the virus from one of his parents. -AFP

	S'pore's 12th H1N1 case announced The patient is an 18-year-old S'porean male who went to Melbourne. -AsiaOne		First human-to-human case Thai boy gets virus from mother after her return from trip to the US. -The Nation/ANN

	Organ transplant system will save lives New system will encourage the general public to donate organs and tissues after death. -China Daily/ANN		Three new H1N1 cases detected in Malaysia The new cases include a 23-year-old male student who travelled home from the United States and two German tourists. -The Star/ANN

	Lack of insurance cover for H1N1-affected travel Airlines, travel agencies and insurance companies should play a more active role in supporting MOH's travel advisory, says reader. -myp		Japan to produce new flu vaccine this year H1N1 flu vaccine to treat 20 million people by the end of year. -Reuters

	Mexican H1N1 death toll rises to 106 More than 70 percent of the deceased were aged between 20 and 54 years. -AFP		US H1N1 flu death toll rises to 22 Recent death reported in Pennsylvania. -AFP

South Africa leads hunt for killer TB vaccine Trials for new TB vaccine to start in SAfrica in July. -Reuters		WHO recommends rotavirus vaccine for all children Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis, including vomiting and diarrhoea, in infants and young children. -Reuters

WHO to consult emergency flu committee later Friday This as swine flu cases soared to 21,939 around the world. -AFP		Two more cases confirmed This brings Singapore's total of H1N1 cases to 14. -AsiaOne

Thailand to hand out million swine flu booklets This comes after the number of infections rose more than 20-fold in a week. -AFP		Flu patient took MRT He had originally stayed at a hotel to isolate himself from his family. -ST

Brace for community spread All 14 cases of the H1N1 flu here so far have been imported. -ST		15th H1N1 case confirmed She is the aunt of the 11th patient. -AsiaOne

	Brother saves sister who had sudden liver failure He readily offers his liver for transplant; both are out of hospital and well. -ST		Losing sight of your eyes Experts stress the importance of regular eye checks to monitor your eye health, especially if you're over 40. -ST

	When sleep does not come easy Kids with sleep problems may behave badly in the day and risk complications, including developmental delays. -ST		Diseases that blind Serious eye diseases that have the potential to cause blindness include cataracts and glaucoma. -ST

	All about Lasik Have some of the common questions about this popular procedure answered right here. -ST		Deadly jabs When liquid silicone is not injected properly, it can cause blockages in block vessels supplying the lungs and brain. -ST

	Two doctors believe herbal pills may have caused illness But the Health Sciences Authority has not found any conclusive evidence to such a link. -ST		HIV up among gays and bisexuals Spike also seen among intravenous drug users. -ST

	New surgery technique: No scar, less pain One-incision method may cost more, but it appeals to the young. -ST	Train ride lasted two minutes Health Minister says change of tack will be necessary if flu spreads here. -ST

Growing the 3Es Health minister says Eldersave, Elderfund and ElderShield to be ready in 15 to 20 years. -ST		China has eight more H1N1 flu cases It brings total confirmed infections on the mainland to 80. -Reuters

Pay more heed to H1N1 contact tracing Reader asks How can a ride in any form of public transport not expose one to many people? -myp			S'pore docs warn of the dangers of Pregorexia Extreme dieting while pregnant poses dire health problems for child and mother. -TNP

Indonesia's food and drug agency withdraws 60 traditional medicines It claims products contain traces of dangerous chemicals. -Jakarta Post/ANN			Two GPs rapped for wrongdoing Doctors who have flouted their professional responsibilities. -ST

Painful experience at Malaysian private hospital Woman's abdomen became scalded due to a botched post-surgery procedure. -NST		H1N1 cases spread in Latin America In Nicaragua the virus has largely hit school-aged children, prompting the temporary closure of at least two schools. -AFP

Top Australian rugby league players in H1N1 scare Nine players were quarantined after one was tested positive. -AFP		Two foreign health workers in China ill with H1N1 They were in Beijing for training and were quarantined on Saturday. -AFP

Quebec woman dies of swine flu The elderly woman from Quebec City is the fourth Canadian to die of the swine flu. -AFP		Kidney surgeries top the demand Governments must update their legal frameworks and create more awareness of organ donation. -NST

Billions in medicine wasted The role of pharmacists was important as they could educate patients on the importance of the medicine prescribed to them. -NST		Transplant tourists not welcome in Malaysia Commercialisation of organ, tissue and cell is prohibited. -NST

	H1N1 threat could rise later in year With the threat of a flu outbreak, we should never be complacent, says reader. -myp	Thai woman returns from US with H1N1 virus The 20-year-old woman becomes the tenth Thai to fall victim to the flu virus. -The Nation/ANN

2 more H1N1 cases in Singapore Both patients had travelled to Melbourne recently. -AsiaOne		Test developed for measuring lung cancer risk The risk can be lowered by quitting smoking, and survival rates improve dramatically if the disease is detected early. -AFP

Vaccine to fight pneumonia GSK plans to start producing vaccines from 2011 in Singapore. -ST		Singapore confirms 18th case of H1N1 She is a 36-year-old Filipino female who works in S'pore

	Fake cigs make you ill Inhale smoke from counterfeit cigarettes and be exposed to contaminants and higher levels of toxins. -ST		Be prepared if H1N1 spreads here Health Minister says change of tack will then be necessary. -ST

Team visits Pattaya to find traces of flu Public Health Ministry's team surveying hotel where two suspected cases of H1N1 stayed. -The Nation/ANN			British teens to get condom 'credit cards' The move was in a bid to cut teenage pregnancies in Britain, which has Europe's highest teen-pregnancy rate. -myp

	Bedok Polyclinic tops with personal touch Its efforts in personalising and enhancing its various services have not gone unnoticed by its patients. -ST		Always a nurse, even during lunch break Aysha Beevi once paid for a patient's cab fare to the hospital. -ST

	MOH probe in Malaria hot spots A total of 14 people, fell ill last month and were found to have malaria. -ST		WHO on verge of declaring H1N1 flu pandemic But it wants to first ensure that countries are well prepared to prevent a panic. -Reuters

	Ignored cholesterol blamed for heart attacks A little-understood form of cholesterol called lipoprotein ups the risk of heart attacks. -Reuters	Japan urged to reverse ban on child organ transplants Japan bans organ donations to those younger that 15. -AFP

India's millions of mentally ill hidden behind taboo Around 20 million Indians suffer serious mental disorders. -AFP		Quarantined New Orleans mayor still stuck in Shanghai Nagin has missed several meetings in the Chinese business hub since being quarantined. -AFP

6 patients still in hospital Two more patients with H1N1 virus have been discharged. -AsiaOne			Spike in malaria the biggest in years The spontaneous emergence of the disease, in two distinct areas, is a cause for concern. -ST

	The man behind mask is a virus warrior Doc handled Sars patients. Now, it's people with H1N1. -TNP		He wanted to build roads Doctor who handled Sars and H1N1 had wanted to be a civil engineer. -TNP

World edges towards swine flu pandemic Experts watching developments in Australia, Britain, Chile and Japan carefully. -AFP		Hong Kong reports first domestic human swine flu case Man caught virus at event which another known swine flu patient had attended. -AFP

	Two new Aids virus strains in Thailand Health officials tell public not to panic. -The Nation/ANN	H1N1 cases up to nine now The latest cases are a 17-year-old American student and a 52-year-old New Zealander ? both have been given anti-viral treatment and are in stable condition. -The Star/ANN

Losing the war against dengue 57 people had died of dengue between January and June 6 in Malaysia. -NST			Your H1N1 Flu Survival Guide 18 people here have been infected by the H1N1 virus but don't fret! Here are some prevention tips. -myp

New Orleans mayor leaves China after quarantine The enforced quarantine caused Nagin to miss several meetings in the Chinese business hub. -AFP		Venezuela bans Coke Zero Mantilla did not say what health risks Coke Zero, which contains artificial sweeteners, posed to the population. -Reuters

US panel cautiously OKs antipsychotic drugs for kids The short-term studies do not show how youngsters would fare when treated over time for the chronic conditions. -Reuters		Five Australians in intensive care with H1N1 Four of the five patients were admitted to intensive care over recent days due to H1N1. -Reuters

Hormone experts worried about plastics, chemicals Studies presented at the group's annual meeting show BPA can affect the hearts of women. -Reuters		27 Japanese children struck with swine flu in Germany The school has been closed since the beginning of the week. -AFP

Hong Kong to close primary schools over swine flu outbreak The move came after 12 pupils at a city secondary school were found to have contracted the A(H1N1) virus. -AFP		Economic downturn will have severe, far-reaching effects on global health Effects on health care will be felt worldwide as health spending falls, unemployment rises, and international aid is cut. -AsiaOne

Singapore confirms three more cases of H1N1 This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21. -AsiaOne		WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic This reflects the fact that the disease is spreading geographically, but does not necessarily indicate how virulent it is. -Reuters

	Hong Kong to close schools over swine flu outbreak Hong Kong authorities Thursday ordered all primary schools in the city to be closed for two weeks after the first cluster of local swine flu cases was found. -AFP		MOH to fully fund building of three new nursing homes Govt does not want the downturn to delay the projects. -ST

Flu scare: Thai schools shut 5 students infected with H1N1; 2 schools suspend classes. -The Nation/ANN		Stricter H1N1 measures as WHO declares pandemic Ministry would be drawing up a plan to prepare Malaysia for a possible Level Six scenario. -The Star/ANN

	China braces for H1N1 pandemic fallout The recovery in the Chinese economy has been dealt a blow with the H1N1 flu outbreak declared a pandemic. -China Daily/ANN	Stricter flu measures in Malaysia Move comes after the WHO announced a flu pandemic. -The Star/ANN

Canada probing H1N1 flu outbreak in native circles At least half of some two-dozen serious cases in Manitoba are reportedly aboriginals. -AFP		Video: Stricter H1N1 measures in M'sia More drastic measures including greater screening at entry points into the country. -Reuters

Video: Flu closes schools in Hong Kong and Philippines Schools are shutting their doors after an increase in the number of cases of the H1N1 flu virus. -Reuters		Video: WHO declares flu pandemic The H1N1 strain widely known as swine flu becomes the first such pandemic for more than 40 years. -Reuters

	H1N1: What's going on? Get all the stories, track the impact and read the facts of the swine flu here. -AsiaOne	Australia in emergency talks as flu pandemic declared Swine flu has exploded in Australia this month, making it the fifth most affected country worldwide. -AFP

Novartis eyes rapid H1N1 vaccine production Different regulatory authorities need to work together to speed registration of a safe H1N1 flu vaccine. -Reuters		Australia plays down flu fears as pandemic declared Australia is currently entering the southern hemisphere winter, aiding the spread of swine flu. -AFP

Morocco records first swine flu case It is the second country in Africa to report a case of the virus, after Egypt. -AFP		Swine flu could hit one million in NZ: officials There was no reason for alarm because the country was well stocked with antiviral drugs. -AFP

46 Japanese children positive for swine flu in Germany: city The school has been closed since Tuesday and the infected children are under quarantine at home. -AFP		6 new cases of H1N1 in S'pore This brings total number of confirmed cases to 27. -AsiaOne

Singapore remains at yellow alert Singapore will be in containment mode for as long as it is practical to do so. -AsiaOne		10,000 could catch swine flu in Thailand Number of infections in Thailand rose to 89, with 43 new confirmed cases added yesterday. -ANN

H1N1 pandemic: NIPPPing it in the bud Government will undertake National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (NIPPP) if M'sia fails to prevent spread of virus. -NST		Low thyroid? Could be a sign of longevity Researchers are looking to see if the thyroid may hold the key to a long life. -Reuters

	The great Indian egg bazaar Besides IT, India is slowly becoming synonymous with advances made in another field - fertility tourism. -tabla!		Not practical for GPs to refer all flu cases Symptoms of H1N1 are exactly the same as the common flu, says one doctor.

	4% rate on Medisave, Retirement and Special accounts The floating rate will be applied from January next year.		Slave to a whiskey bottle Alcoholism almost killed an addict not once, but twice. -ST

	Day-care centre to take in more dementia patients It now accomodates 23 patients, with space for 12 more. -ST		The key to recovery Quitting is the first step for most addicts but staying off the addiction is the tougher. -ST

	When food becomes an enemy The motto of most anorexics is 'food is the enemy'. -ST		The making of an addict Experts reveal why some are more vulnerable and that an addict should be cared for like the sick and not be labelled a bad person. -ST

	Never too young to brush Start at birth by cleaning the baby's gums and use a brush when he turns one. -ST		7 new confirmed cases of H1N1 All of the 34 cases, except one who was a close contact of a confirmed case, are imported cases with a travel history. -AsiaOne

Thai PM warns against swine flu panic as cases jump Number of cases grew ninefold in four days. -AFP		N.Irish sextuplets mum ignored advice to abort Doctors warned her about the risks of going ahead with the multiple pregancy. -AFP

Six more confirmed cases of H1N1 Total number of confirmed cases rise to 40. -AsiaOne		British flu death marks first fatality outside Americas All previous deaths from A(H1N1) virus had been in the Americas. -AFP

	Take H1N1 in stride and don't get too paranoid Does H1N1's presence mean the avoidance of crowded hawker centres? -myp		Plane's ventilation system can't trap A (H1N1), says don Aircraft should be regularly disinfected to prevent the spread of any disease. -The Star/ANN

Philippines reports first domestic swine flu cluster After a group of primary school students were infected in a remote northern village. -AFP			Matter of time before H1N1 flu turns fatal: experts As community transmission is expected to take place, Singapore should be prepared for fatalities. -TNP

	Fears of flu strains mixing Thai health authorities fear H1N1 could mix with the upcoming seasonal flu strain, upping its danger quotient. -The Nation/ANN	Vietnam passengers cheat flu scan with fever reducers Several infected cases discovered later, as a result. -AFP

More than 100 swine flu cases in Hong Kong 9 new patients tested positive for H1N1. -AFP			Infertile couple has dark son and fair daughter from same IVF sperm donor The wrong sperm was mistakenly used by the hospital fertility clinic the couple attended in their hope of becoming parents. -TNP

	Don't call me Mr Knee-dy With his medical files over seven volumes thick, hospital staff know him now because of his knees, he says. -TNP		How to keep hydrated in this hot, hot season The sizzling weather has sent people running for cover indoors. -ST

Five more 'imported' flu cases in M'sia Malaysia currently has a total of 17 confirmed cases in the country. -The Star/ANN		Argentina reports first swine flu death The victim was a three-month-old female baby. -AFP

Video: New urgency for vaccine makers The race is on to find a vaccine to fight the H1N1 virus - better known as swine flu. -Reuters		Double tragedy as baby of swine flu victim dies Two-week-old baby did not die of the virus. -AFP

Video: Chinese H1N1 flu vaccine awaits ok China's Sinovac Biotech is sending pre-clinical test results for its H1N1 vaccine for approval. -Reuters		2 new cases of H1N1 bring total to 49 Concern over recent cases engaging in community activities despite being unwell. -AsiaOne

Row over halal status of haj vaccine Health Minister, Muslim clerics in Indonesia clash over swine enzyme link in meningitis vaccine. -ST		H1N1-hit researcher attended concert 56-year-old returned from US with flu symptoms but only sought help after a week. -ST

	Correcting a gender problem Doctors could not tell if baby was male or female because he was born without genitals. -NST	Video: IVF couple lose last embryo A British couple are the victims of an IVF mix-up where their last embryo is implanted into another woman. -Reuters

Australia raises swine flu alert level Number of cases nationwide climbed above 2,000. -AFP			Alert on 2 illegal health items They were found to contain potent undeclared western medicinal substances. -AsiaOne

Malaysia reports first domestic H1N1 flu case The 17-year-old girl had no travel history to any country with confirmed flu cases. -AFP		Awards for pushing clean loos The awards recognise individuals, organisations and even cleaners who go beyond keeping toilets clean. -ST

Whole-cooked carrots "better for fighting cancer" Anti-cancer properties of carrots are enhanced 25 percent if they are cooked whole. -Reuters		'Inconsiderate, selfish' Netizens outraged by H1N1 patient who went to work and attended public events while experiencing flu symptoms. -ST

	IMH inmate caused death of fellow patient Mr Chow Wai Mun, then 41, died of severe head injuries several days after the incident. -ST		Administering anaesthetic to children Going to sleep in the operating room is often the scariest part of surgery for children. -NST

Flu-stricken man denies socialising German says he acted responsibly when he found out he had fever. -ST		17 new confirmed cases of influenza A H1N1 Sme were individuals who proceeded with their travel despite developing symptoms. -AsiaOne

M'sian confirms first locally transmitted H1N1 case Girl was not placed under quarantine earlier. As a result, 20 others have been exposed to the virus. -The Star/ANN		Experts uncover how malaria gets into host cells Malaria parasites reside in bubbles, called vacuoles, inside infected cells. -Reuters

Venezuela quarantines cruise ship over flu scare The cruise ship is docked off the island of Margarita and the people aboard will not be allowed off for a week. -Reuters			H1N1 updates Wondering about the swine flu pandemic? Get the details here. -AsiaOne

	H1N1-stricken man denies socialising German man in S'pore says he acted responsibly when he found out he had fever. -ST	Infected teen girl has unwittingly exposed 20 people to A (H1N1) virus The girl had flu symptoms on Sunday and sought treatment the following day after developing a fever. -The Star/ANN

Japan house votes to lift ban on child organ transplants Change paves the way for patients aged under 15 to receive life-saving transplants. -AFP		Obama extends gay health benefits US takes in what he calls a historic step towards equality for gays and lesbians. -AFP

	Get tanned indoors Gone are the days of snowy-white skin, the newest fad: Natural and artificial tanning. -The Korea Herald/ANN	Laos reports first swine flu case The WHO declined to say if the infected person was a local or foreigner. -AFP

Laos reports first H1N1 flu case 27-year-old Australian resident is the first case in the landlocked Asian country. -AFP		New data system for SGH New integrated radiology system will reduce patient record mismatches by 80 per cent. -ST

Vaccinate kids to control H1N1 flu: researchers Vaccinating children would also offer protection to unvaccinated adults. -Reuters		Macau reports first case of H1N1 flu A Filipino man brought the virus into the southern Chinese city. -AFP

Thailand on alert as domestic H1N1 flu cases jump Only two out of the new 113 confirmed cases involved people who caught it abroad. -AFP		AYG takes flu precautions Athletes will be required to take and record their temperature twice daily. -ST

S. Africa confirms first H1N1 flu case The 12-year-old boy had arrived in South Africa from US. -AFP		Saudi faces rising H1N1 flu threat from Muslim pilgrims Possible outbreak of H1N1 among Muslim pilgrims to Mecca after first case was detected. -AFP

Taiwan set to mass produce H1N1 flu vaccine The vaccine will hit the market in October. -AFP			Most homes have pro-rated charges The Salvation Army Home For the Aged said families of residents usually pay a monthly fee upfront. -TNP

	One day's stay, one month's fee Family of woman who dies in hospital faced with $1,900 nursing home bill. -TNP		Kidney-sale case: Tang's relative guilty Whang Sung Lin, who is married to retail magnate Tang's niece, will be sentenced on Friday. -ST

	Girl, 12, dies a day after developing fever Primary 6 pupil Tan Yong had no known health problems. She was born with thalassemia minor, but required no medication. -ST		Two more malaria cases -both linked to Sungei Kadut A shipyard worker and a mechanic, are down with malaria, bringing the current outbreak to 19 locally transmitted cases. -ST

M'sian PR first locally transmitted case? He is one of the 11 new H1N1 cases diagnosed here yesterday. -ST		S'pore's locally acquired H1N1 case? 73rd case is a 26-year-old M'sian male who is a PR in Singapore. -AsiaOne

Soaring global health funds not all wisely spent: studies Also, the United Nation's once overwhelming role in administering international health assistance has shriveled. -AFP		Those who hide flu illness to be punished Those who contracted the disease overseas but withheld information could be charged under the Disease Prevention Act. -The Star/ANN

	Steps taken to protect AYG athletes Young sportsmen to be given health kits, among other measures. -myp	Doctors claiming to sell 'vaccine' for flu face ban Doctors who claim they have a vaccine for the new flu virus could lose their medical licences under penalties proposed by the Medical Council. -The Nation/ANN

	Are you turned off by this? A hand covered with a mass of evil-looking monstrous germs - that's the latest graphic fronting the HPB campaign to tell Singaporeans of the importance of hand-washing. But some feel that this is less effective than campaigns which use a lighter touch. -myp		Schools out for swine flu, but Hong Kong teachers stay online Many schools in the city have implemented online instruction programmes so students can keep up with the curriculum from home. -AFP

	Mandatory health forms among 10 steps to combat A(H1N1) Travellers entering Malaysia will have to fill up a mandatory health declaration form. -The Star/ANN		Doctors claiming to sell 'vaccine' for flu face ban Doctors who claim they have a vaccine for the new flu virus could lose their medical licences. -The Nation/ANN

	Village of twins In a remote place in Kerala, more than 300 out of 2,000 families are seeing double. -tabla!	Instigator jailed 8 months Final man in Singapore's first illegal organ transplant case has been convicted. -ST

Chubby people live longest: Japan study People who are a little overweight at age 40 live 6 to 7 years longer than very thin people. -AFP		Australian man with H1N1 dies But health officials said he did not die from H1N1. -Reuters

Papua New Guinea announces first H1N1 flu case Patient was tested positive after flying in from hard-hit Australia. -AFP		Bangladesh confirms first H1N1 flu case He had returned home after studying in US. -AFP

Eight new H1N1 cases detected Total cases count now at 35, wth 23 in stable condition. -The Star/ANN		26 new cases of H1N1 in Singapore Three appear to have acquired their infections locally. -AsiaOne

Flu death toll in US, Canada reaches 100 WHO data shows that swine flu has infected nearly 40,000 people around the world. -AFP			Australian stroke victim walks again - with help of botox Victim was confined to wheelchair for more than 20 years. -AFP

Swine flu continues march in Latin America Just 3.7 percent of the infected had required hospital treatment, say health officials. -AFP		Australia calls for calm after first swine flu-linked death Australia has so far registered no swine flu deaths despite counting 2,376 cases. -AFP

Flu victim didn't attend concert Did German researcher who had flu symptoms attend the Lady Gaga concert last Sunday? -ST			Docs: Please don't demonise patients Some netizens have called for swine flu patients to be named. -TNP

	Is it start of community spread here? Most of the cases have come in from Australia, the US or the Philippines. -TNP		Girl diagnosed with H1N1 virus only after class School put 13 studentsand teacher under home quarantine. -TNP

S'pore confirms two H1N1 clusters One of the clusters include Riverlife church. -AsiaOne		11 year-old girl among new Malaysian A(H1N1) cases She had gone to Melbourne with her family during the holidays. -The Star/ANN

Thousands of schools in Asia closed to stem H1N1 outbreaks HK govt closed all primary, kindergarten, nursery and special schools. -The Star/ANN		Father donates organs of dead eldest son Malaysian's organs had benefitted seven Australians. -The Star/ANN

	New high of H1N1 cases may signal community spread 126 cases have been confirmed in S'pore. -myp		16 new H1N1 cases confirmed Third cluster identified is popular night spot. -AsiaOne

School in KL closed Two local transmissions of the influenza A (H1N1) virus have been detected. -The Star/ANN		Malaysians advised to stay away from US, Australia DPM said although the WHO had not issued a travel ban, it was best for Malaysians to weigh the risks of going to H1N1-infected countries. -NST

'No anger towards girl' Parents of pupils at SJK (C) Jalan Davidson are concerned for the girl who brought the influenza A (H1N1) virus to the school. -NST		Number of cases reaches 50 in Malaysia 4 students and a graduate were among the 8 new H1N1 influenza cases reported in the last 24 hours. -NST

	78-year-old completes 10km walk in less than two hours Retired teacher Wong Peng Kwun was perhaps the oldest participant of Ipoh Starwalk 2009 and managed to look a lot better than many younger participants. -The Star/ANN	Thailand reports 68 new H1N1 cases This brings the total number of the cases in Thailand to 773. -The Nation/ANN

China closes school as swine flu cases mount Authorities closed Shipai Central Primary School for a week, and have quarantined those in close contact with the patients. -AFP		Medisave use for chronic illness rises Later this year, the programme will be extended to cover depression and schizophrenia. -ST

Philippines reports Asia's first death related to H1N1 The woman died at her home, two days after she first showed symptoms of the virus. -Reuters		Malaysia orders second school closure as swine flu spreads 11-year-old caught H1N1 from a patient in same school. -AFP

3 more AYG atheltes get H1N1 Athletes from Hong Kong football team infected, matches postponed. -AsiaOne		Hong Kong football team quarantined in S'pore 17 members quarantined, AYG to go on as scheduled. -AFP

Jump in Medisave use for chronic diseases MOH study finds those on programme are in better control of their health now. -ST		Three clusters: Where they are How the Butter Factory and two churches are dealing with the H1N1 flu. -ST

	Call off AYG, say S'poreans S'poreans concerned with the spread of the H1N1 virus here made the call yesterday as they were worried that the situation may worsen. -myp	Singapore changes H1N1 strategy With the virus now spreading locally, focus is on treating infections, especially in high-risk cases. -myp

	3 HK AYG soccer players infected, team pulled out News comes two days after a Filipino soccer player at the AYG was also infected by Influenza A. -myp	S.Korean removed from life support in landmark case It was the first time a S.Korean court had granted the request of a family to allow a patient to "die with dignity". -Reuters

	My son cannot afford to get H1N1 Reader's 10-month-old is immuno-suppressed and undergoing chemotherapy. -myp		More responsibility in face of H1N1 Why are parents still bringing kids for holidays barely one week before term begins? -myp

	Singapore changes H1N1 strategy With the virus now spreading locally, focus is on treating infections, especially in high-risk cases. -myp	Australia reports second swine flu-related death The man, who also had "significant underlying medical problems," died of apparent respiratory failure. -AFP

Birth defects in China's Shanxi show human price of coal Rate of birth defects here six times higher than China's national average. -Reuters			Butter Factory shuts for a week Staff and management team of the identified H1N1 cluster will be put on home quarantine. -myp

Australia warns Aborigines at high swine flu risk High disease rates among them could make them particularly vulnerable. -AFP		Philippines' first swine flu death disrupts government Woman who died was an employee of Congress. -AFP

26 new confirmed cases of H1N1 10 local cases and 16 cases with travel history, total 194. -AsiaOne			Fandi and 'Dream Team' v celebs in bid to save cancer girl, 4 Touched by the toddler's plight, former S'pore football star gathers his old pals for a charity match. -TNP

Four more swine flu deaths in Canada There is now a total of 6,457 cases of swine flu, including 404 which required hospitalization. -AFP		Argentina reports seven more deaths Four of the deaths occurred in the city of Buenos Aires and the remainder in the province of Buenos Aires. -AFP

U.S. invests in advanced flu vaccine method If testing goes well, the contract could be expanded over five years for a total of nearly US$150 million. -Reuters		Johor's first flu case took SIA flight Student returned from Melbourne via Changi Airport on flight SQ0238 on Monday. -The Star/ANN

Bangladesh confirms seven H1N1 flu cases All cases were mild and patients were treated at home. -AFP		26 more new H1N1 cases confirmed Among the cases were two full-time NS men at Maju Camp. -AsiaOne

Hard to detect patients Doctors will miss at least one in five H1N1 patients here. -ST			Ripples over fake nipples Significant interest in controversial new surgery inspired by Victoria Beckham, in the UK. -TNP

	Tattooists: Regulate industry Are teenagers mature enough to weigh the consequences of getting a tattoo? -TNP		We have reached H1N1 tipping point Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan used the phrase 'tipping point' yesterday to describe the flu situation here. -TNP

	Soldiers battle H1N1 Measures include mandatory temperature-taking twice a day. -myp	H1N1 cases may go under the radar in future One in five H1N1 patients will go undetected by doctors, says CDC director. -myp

	Panadol a one-stop 'cure'? Popping panadols because of a headache or menstrual cramps? You may end up with liver failure. -myp		Medicine abuse: Aspirin to 'keep oily skin at bay' "Kitchen beauty remedy" used by some women here is giving doctors reason for concern. -myp

	Influenza A: High rise in just a week New measures have been put in place to contain the influenza A (H1N1) outbreak, especially of "imported" cases. -NST		H1N1 brings out 3 types of people Catastrophists, Sceptics, Pragmatists. -myp

	We are victims too, says dad of flu-hit schoolgirl He has pleaded with the public and parents to stop hurting them. -The Star/ANN	Japanese cases hit 1,000 No deaths have been reported. -AFP

Polyclinics ready to handle flu Polyclinics will treat patients with flu-like symptoms at an area separate from normal patients. -ST		Polyclinics ready to handle flu Staff prepped to handle possible influx of patients. -ST

	We survived H1N1 Mum left early, dad stayed longest, daughter showed no symptoms. -ST		She plays doctor for 3 years with fake cert Tempted by a doctor's hefty income, the woman, 47, then impersonated one. -TNP

	19-month-old toddler among 11 new cases The toddler, the 84th case, was among those placed under home quarantine in Malaysia. -The Star/ANN	Stop blaming H1N1 student, parents told This came following a plea by the father of the 11-year-old pupil. -The Star/ ANN

Mexico, Chile urge more access to swine flu vaccine Novartis has already produced a first batch of vaccines but has ruled out donating the drugs to poor countries. -AFP		Give off days to ill workers The Malaysian Health Ministry has urged all employers to give 7 days unrecorded leave to staff under quarantine. -The Star/ANN

	All geared up for H1N1 wave The moment Singapore enters the mitigation phase in its battle against the virus, all 18 polyclinics will be activated as PPCs. -myp		45mins: All it takes for treatment Jurong Polyclinic is one of the first Pandemic Preparedness Clinics. -myp

	Are children more prone to H1N1? Children with Influenza A (H1N1) are likely to have a higher fever than adults. -myp		Raise H1N1 awareness in crowded places A new campaign to encourage Singaporeans to be more civic-minded and to practise self-quarantine? -myp

Don't return to school: Poll Sixteen per cent brushed off the severity of the virus. -ST		NYP confirms 1st case Student contracted virus from boyfriend who works at Butter Factory. -ST

50 new confirmed cases of H1N1 32 local cases, and 13 imported cases; 48 others pending investigation. -AsiaOne		Two undetected due to medication Loophole detected in the system to screen for the influenza A (H1N1) virus at entry points. -NST

After Jackson, US agency renews warnings on drug abuse In 2006, drug-induced deaths in the US exceeded firearm-injury deaths. -AFP		Four-year-old boy is 16th case of local A (H1N1) transmission The boy who is a child of an infected air stewardess has been under home quarantine since June 24. -The Star/ANN

Spreads easily but not so deadly Instead of being worried, people should be vigilant and improve personal hygiene to contain the threat of A(H1N1). -The Star/ANN		89 new H1N1 cases reported There is also a new cluster from an NUS orientation camp. -AsiaOne

First flu death in Thailand Health Ministry is investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. -The Nation/ANN		145 new confirmed cases of H1N1 This brings the total number of cases in Singapore to 599. -AsiaOne

	Worried about passing virus to kids Clinic assistant wasn't afraid of the risk of getting the H1N1 flu virus but afraid of passing it on to her kids. -TNP		I waited 46 hours for thermometer US lawyer and his feverish 6-year-old daughter received poor treatment while being quarantined in Aloha. -TNP

	Worried, but life must go on Half of S'poreans polled have accepted H1N1 virus as part of life. -TNP		H1N1: Nine infected in SAF THE Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has introduced enhanced measures to combat the spread of the virus. -TNP

	No ordinary diarrhoea Rotavirus can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea in kids. -ST		Crazy highs and lows How could feeling energetic and indestructible be part of a medical condition? But that's bipolar disorder. -ST

	Doctors puzzled over supply of expired Tamiflu Doctors here are receiving Tamiflu supplies with an MOH sticker stating an extended expiry date pasted on the boxes. -ST	Brazil reports first swine flu death She had returned from a trip to neighbouring Argentina. -AFP

	50pc of adults avoid going to dentist "They will claim that they are too busy, using that as an excuse to skip oral check-ups." -NST		Virus alert in Johor, Selangor It was after a student home on holiday from studies in Melbourne, was found to be infected with the influenza A (H1N1) virus. -NST

	Alternative cigarette raises concerns Authorities will have to watch out for nicotine gel, an alternative cigarette that looks set to attract smokers but may be harmful to health. -The Nation/ANN	Thailand flu death toll rises to 3 Man suffered from bleeding in lungs and his heart stopped beating several times. -The Nation/ANN

Swine flu vaccine 'in months' Vaccine will be ready if clinical trials fast-tracked: Australian researchers. -AFP		Kenya reports first confirmed case of swine flu Africa has been relatively spared but cases have been reported in Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa. -AFP

Canada aims to give H1N1 flu vaccines in October It however, has not yet decided who should be a priority for getting the shot. -Reuters		US medical professionals question costly cancer treatment Treatments in question only extend patients' lives by weeks. -AFP

	Gradual change in attitude to H1N1 'Less useful' to advise against travel as number of cases rises. -ST	Young, healthy Canadians worst-hit by swine flu: official Relatively few people over 65 have contracted it. -AFP

30 new H1N1 cases confirmed The cases comprise of a new cluster at Raffles Institution Boarding. -AsiaOne			'Miracle baby' puts cancer behind her Three-year-old bounced back from chemotherapy and surgery in various hospitals. -NST

	Man undergoes surgery to repair concave chest Mr Thandi suffers from a congenital deformity known as Pectus excavatum. -myp		No time to get macho, guys! For men, the decision to go to the doctor and to call in sick can be especially difficult to make, flu pandemic or not. -myp

	All-out action by schools Schools, students, and even bus drivers are doing their part to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus. -myp		Everyone has a role in curbing H1N1 Now that the June holidays are over people are returning from vacations abroad, a spike in the number of infections can be expected. -myp

Will two flus mix in Indonesia? Experts worry Concerns of swine flu and bird flu mixing, flu viruses cause more deaths in poorer countries. -Reuters		Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu The seasonal strain of H1N1 is a distant cousin of the swine flu and was widely resistant to Tamiflu this year. -Reuters

Case of swine flu treatment resistance 'expected': Roche The case was within the 0.5 percent rate of case resistance to Tamiflu established in clinical trials. -AFP		72 new cases of H1N1 reported today This brings that total tally of confirmed cases in S'pore to 701. -ST

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