Cheaper prostate screening this month
The package at a family clinic, which includes the doctor's consultation as well as blood and urine tests, costs $50 this month.
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Buenos Aires mayor declares emergency to fight flu
Mayor Mauricio Macri urged residents to stay at home as much as possible. -Reuters
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Protein a signal of heart risk, not a cause - study
Higher-than-normal levels of C-reactive protein were likely caused by tissue inflammation. -Reuters
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Bone growth agents increase spine surgery costs
Products used to stimulate bone growth in spinal fusion surgery worsen the risk of complications. -Reuters
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Pfizer's Sutent fails in colon cancer, trial halted
Pfizer said no new safety issues were identified with Sutent, known chemically as sunitinib. -Reuters
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Masks fly off the shelves but few seen wearing them
A spokesman for Guardian Health and Beauty said sales of masks have increased more than 20 times. -myp |
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11 come in with flu virus
The new cases involved 11 Malaysians and three foreigners - one Australian, one New Zealander and one Indonesian. -The Star/ANN
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Flu claims two more victims in Thailand
This brings total number of fatalities to five. -The Nation/ANN
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Australia probes death of three-year-old with swine flu
Officials refused to release further details of the death. -AFP
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82 new confirmed H1N1 cases
This brings the total tally of cases to 783.
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H1N1-ready clinics to play a bigger role
In a move to mitigation phase, first stop may now not be a hospital.
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Policy makers head to Mexico for swine flu meet
South America continues to be hit by new cases. -AFP
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Paraguay reports first swine flu death: health ministry
Victim was a man in his sixties, the first to have died out of 100 people diagnosed with the A(H1N1) virus. -AFP
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Are clinics really ready to handle H1N1 cases?
Not all clinics displaying the "H1N1 ready" decal are prepared for H1N1 cases. -myp
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First H1N1 mass infection in Beijing
Seven pupils between 8 and 10 years old were confirmed infected. -China Daily/ANN
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Polyclinics see more flu patients
Numbers up with more vigilance and people returning from holidays.
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Are you single? Beware
People, especially men who live alone in middle age face nearly double the risk of developing dementia. -AFP
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Biggest jump in number of flu cases in M'sia
The total number of cases increased to 244, with 206 imported cases and 38 local transmissions. -The Star/ANN
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95 new H1N1 cases
This brings S'pore's total tally to 878. -AsiaOne
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Dead flu patient's relatives attack China hospital
Although cause of death was not from the virus, furious relatives stoned an ambulance. -AFP
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Girl's rare condition makes her sweat blood
Doctors found no physical abnormality except exhaustion from lack of sleep. -The Nation/ANN
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H1N1 school measures to continue
However, those a travel history to H1N1-affected places will not be asked to take a leave of absence.
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Keep yourself and others safe from H1N1
Aside from the Ministry of Health doing their part in the fight against H1N1, the public must make an effort as well. -myp
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91 new H1N1 cases
Travel advisories will no longer be issued. -AsiaOne
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Sisters in US bid farewell to dad via webcam
They were forced to stay in the US due to H1N1 outbreak while dad died in Malaysia. -The Star/ANN
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47 new H1N1 cases reported
This includes six local transmissions. -The Star/ANN
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Tamiflu resistant case in HK
Strain detected during routine tests of its sensitivity to anti-virals. -AFP
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Vegetarian diet 'weakens bones'
Study shows vegetarians had bones five percent less dense than meat-eaters. -AFP
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Bedwetting, being overweight linked to sleep apnea
Children who are overweight and wet the bed at night may have obstructive sleep apnea. -Reuters
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Dying baby is saved by Viagra
The liquid Viagra he was given opened up the vessels and improved Alfie's circulation. -TNP |
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One-week closure cost Butter Factory $250,000
The club has stepped up the number of temperature checks for staff from once every day to two or three times a night. -TNP
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H1N1 test result wait dashes his dream
Zachary Ryan Devaraj missed the 800m heats after he had to wait for his Influenza A(H1N1) test result. -TNP |
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Testing method changed
SAYGOC spokesman said that since Zachary complained of flu-like symptoms, he was advised not to participate in the race. -TNP
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MOH confirms 34 new cases
The total tally in Singapore is 1003. -AsiaOne
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I could have infected family
Hospital mistakenly tells patient he's free of H1N1 & discharges him. -TNP
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Hospital deals with surge of H1N1 cases
Staff at Changi General Hospital are coping with a sustained surge in the number of suspected H1N1 cases. -TNP
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Second generation A (H1N1) local case reported in Malaysia
Highest number of local transmissions recorded. -The Star/ANN
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HPV vaccines at a glance
The HPV is a papillomavirus that infects our skin and mucous membranes. There is no cure, but the conditions it causes can be treated. -The Star/ANN |
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Canada reports four more H1N1 flu deaths
Total death toll stands at 31. -AFP
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Saving baby Luke
When the six-month-old turned yellow, tests revealed a cyst was blocking his bile ducts and damaging his liver. -ST |
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52 new cases of H1N1
This brings total no. of cases in Singapore to 1,055. -AsiaOne
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Con-flused?
Experts and authorities answer your questions about H1N1. -TNP |
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33 new cases, 12 locally-transmitted in Malaysia
Cases were recorded within the last 24 hours. -The Star/ANN
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More than 300 infected with Influenza A (H1N1)
Health authorities have recorded 12 locally-transmitted Influenza A (H1N1) cases among 33 new cases within the last 24 hours. -The Star/ANN |
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Don't sleep on it!
Michael Chiew used to get sleepy while driving outstation on business trips, little did he realise he had obstructive sleep apnea. -NST
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Type-A (H1n1) cases pass 2,000 mark
Influenza A(H1N1) cases yesterday shot pass the 2,000 mark, while the fatality count stayed at seven. -The Nation/ANN |
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Australia flu deaths spread to Northern Territory
Reports of first H1N1-related death in remote region. -AFP
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56 new cases of H1N1
Total tally is 1,111 cases. -AsiaOne
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H1N1 patient in ICU
63-year-old also has coronary heart disease, hypertension and other conditions. -ST
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Argentina's H1N1 death toll hits 60
With five newly confirmed deaths, Argentina remains the country with the third highest number of deaths attributed to the virus. -AFP
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GSK says Cervarix effective against more viruses
It's the first product to show that it protects against the five most common cervical cancer-causing viruses. -Reuters
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150 people fall ill on virus-struck cruise ship in Scotland
An English man has also died on board the Marco Polo. -AFP
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Virus hits 25 at medical conference
Seven foreigners were hit with H1N1 at the Malaysian pharmaceutical event. -The Star/ANN
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Thai woman claims hospital demanded flu-testing fee
Health minister says he'll "whip the bottom" of any private hospital found uncooperative. -The Nation/ANN |
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Two more deaths from swine flu in Thailand
It raised the country's total toll to nine. -AFP
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106 more cases of H1N1
Tally climbs to 1,217. -AsiaOne
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HIV/AIDS victims still battling bias
Health workers in major China hospitals have expelled AIDS patients from the surgical room. -China Daily/ANN
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Slight dip in H1N1 cases
With the latest cases, the total number of people infected in M'sia stands at 468. -The Star/ANN |
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Flu patient develops meningitis
Health official says virus has destroyed many parts of the Thai boy's brain. -The Nation/ANN
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Yet another new flu virus emerges in Canada
Hogs may have transmitted virus to workers. -Reuters
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Illegal alcohol kills 16 in India
The alcohol was home brewed and distributed in a party. -AFP
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S'pore to update H1N1 tracking
Contact tracing will now not be required. -AsiaOne
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H1N1 tracking to focus on proportion of cases
WHO says reporting of confirmed numbers is no longer a useful monitoring tool. -ST
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Antibiotics, oral route cut 'abortion pill' risks
The threat of infection is now down to 1 in 16,000 from one in 1,000. -Reuters
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Death toll in Thailand on the rise
One 63-year-old H1N1 patient went into shock and is now in a coma. -The Nation/ANN
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Many women treated needlessly for breast cancer: study
They might be "overdaignosed" and receive unnecessary treatment. -AFP
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Study finds calorie restriction prolongs life
Calorie restricted diet slows aging process, research on monkeys shows. -AFP
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New HIV/AIDS cases surge in Beijing
Homosexuals accounted for the highest HIV/AIDS infection rate. -China Daily/ANN
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Antiviral for all with chronic disease
The move comes after reports that most deaths from H1N1 virus in Thailand were of people with underlying disease. -The Nation/ANN
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Robot to repair the heart
The National Heart Centre here has successfully used a robotic system to mend hearts. -ST
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Canada warns pregnant women about swine flu risks
Pregnant women who contract the flu virus strain run the risk of premature births and miscarriage. -AFP
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Obesity emerges as new risk factor for severe flu
Obese people at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus. -Reuters
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Thai H1N1 toll rises to 15
63-yr-old woman fatality had heart disease. -The Nation/ANN
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S'pore's H1N1 fight almost over
But S'pore must prepare for the next wave of the virus if it comes. -ST
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He dies after banging head on wall
Before his parents could react, their autistic son stood up and banged his head on the wall repeatedly. -TNP
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Health Ministry steps up fight against flu outbreak
Thailand widens wearing of masks and names flu spokesman. -The Nation/ANN |
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New hope for diabetics
Srinakharinwirot University's discovery of the world's first successful treatment of diabetic foot ulceration will banish a few limps. -The Star/ANN
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Swine flu patient in critical condition in Hong Kong
It is the city's most severe human swine flu case to date. -AFP
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Malaysia's fertility rate falls: UN report
An increasing number of Malaysian couples are seeking fertility treatment. -AFP
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Three more swine flu deaths bring Thai toll to 18
Thai people "should not be complacent but we will not panic", says PM. -AFP
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Japan ends ban on child organ donations
Patients aged under 15 can now receive life-saving transplants. -AFP
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Three more swine flu deaths bring Thai toll to 21
Two females and a male were the latest victims. -AFP
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Philippines reports two new flu deaths
Elderly man and a child died of H1N1; total toll 3. -AFP
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Thailand: Health experts tell people to avoid public places
Experts want transmission rate to be reduced. -The Nation/ANN
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Easier hair transplant - at $12k
Costly procedure said to leave no scars and shorten healing time. -myp
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The bald truth: 1 million S'poreans suffer from hair loss
Seven in 10 of them are men, and three are women, according to a study. -myp |
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Swine flu pandemic now 'unstoppable': WHO official
A group of vaccination experts concluded all countries would need to have access to vaccines. -AFP
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Transplant girl healthy after donor heart removed
Her case is the only one in the world where a failing heart recovered enough for the donor organ to be removed. -AFP
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More local H1N1 flu cases in M'sia
There were 34 local transmission cases compared to only 28 imported ones. -The Star/ANN
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First near-total face transplant doing well, say surgeons
Her face had been shredded by her shotgun-wielding husband. -AFP
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Oh boy... These men are hot
It was a night of hot sweaty macho man strutting their stuff, and all in the name of good health. -TNP
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Local firm's N95 mask is one of two to get FDA nod
Pasture Pharma's masks are approved by US authority for public use; no fit test needed. -ST
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Man puzzled by mum's strange death
Nine days after her accident, school bus driver dies from complications. -TNP
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Data gaps could give distorted picture of swine flu: study
Looking at future surveillance of the pandemic, the authors plead with health authorities to speed up reporting data. -AFP
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Health: Dying from dengue's second wave
More dengue patients are dying within a day of admission to hospital. -NST
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'The pain was just unbearable'
Muhammad had dengue haemorrhagic fever, which later developed into multi-organ failure. -NST
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The pill that could reduce body fat by half in a week
Tests on mice have shown that the drug could decrease body weight by a quarter. -AFP
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S'porean woman seriously ill with H1N1
The 22-year-old is six months' pregnant. -ST
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Another case of malaria surfaces
Officials checking if man caught it here or on a recent visit to Malaysia. -ST
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Japanese people living longer than ever
It is set to cause serious problems for Japan, which has one of the world's lowest birth rates. -AFP
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HIV: Male circumcision does not shield women
Men who undergo circumcision must be closely counselled about sexual abstinence until the wound heals. -AFP
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'The 15 years was a great blessing'
Docs gave S'pore boy born with 'half a heart' three days to live. But parents refused to give up hope. -TNP |
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'They were like his bodyguards'
"Half a heart" boy's best friend never got to give him a gift he had got for him. -TNP
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Asia's party drug ketamine carries incontinence risk
Heavy users have poor bladder control and are prone to long-term liver damage. -Reuters |
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Guidelines on pregnant H1N1 women
Specialists give advice to doctors and patients on what needs to be done. -ST
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HIV: Male circumcision does not shield women
Procedure might reduce risk for men, but women still exposed to risks. -AFP
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Youngsters and hysteria
When a person is suffering from high emotional stress and fails to release it, he or she will suffer from hysteria. -MySinchew/ANN
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Herbal remedy for fight against flu?
Fa Talai Jon capsules have sold out after it was suggested that this traditional herb offered protection against typeA H1N1 flu. -The Nation/ANN
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Educate S'poreans on benefits of drinking tap water
Singaporeans have grown used to drinking bottled water as it's convenient. -myp
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Doubts over flu vaccine timetable
Drug firms promise one by this month or Oct latest but scientists say year-end more likely. -ST
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H1N1 sweeping world at 'unprecedented speed':WHO
WHO said it would stop giving figures on the numbers infected by the A(H1N1) virus. -AFP
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S'pore's first H1N1 death
He died of a heart attack, contributed by severe pneumonia. -AsiaOne
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British students in Chinese swine flu quarantine
The four confirmed to have the A(H1N1) virus have been hospitalised while the remaining 48 pupils in the group and their teachers had been quarantined in a hotel in Beijing. -AFP
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Egg-citing gift for the childless
Tunku Azizah Fertility Foundation has sponsored 240 couples for the vitro fertilisation treatment programme. -The Star/ANN |
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Malaysian singer catches H1N1 at GSS
Zainal Alam Kadir went across the Causeway for the "Great Singapore Sale" brought home an unwanted label, too - H1N1! -NST
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UK students 'shocked' at China quarantine: teacher
Four students had tested positive for the A(H1N1) virus after arriving in Beijing. -AFP
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Ultra-thin surgical patch
With a new surgical band-aid, surgeons won't have to stitch or staple wounds to close them up. -ST
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Kids get arthritis too
It affects the joints. Patients typically complain of joint swelling, pain and stiffness that is worse after inactivity. -ST |
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In the year 2040 - 1.3 billion senior citizens
World's older population to double by 2040, trend could hamstring healthcare, strain economies. -Reuters
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Latest 2 H1N1 cases in ICU in critical condition
Both are patients with underlying conditions. -AsiaOne
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Swine flu deaths mount in Central, South America
Panama reported its first fatality from the A(H1N1) virus - a nine-month old baby. -AFP
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Britain bids to quell flu fears
Britain plans to vaccinate half the population against swine flu by year's end. -AFP
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Swine flu deaths mount in Americas
Argentina upped figures to 165, making it second worst-affected country after US. -AFP
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Pregnant Australian woman with H1N1 loses baby
She lost her unborn child and is in a serious condition. -AFP
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3 more H1N1 cases in ICU
All have underlying conditions. -AsiaOne
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Taiwan scientists unveil new weapon in swine flu fight
The technology has been transferred to a local company to mass produce. -AFP
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Haze-related illnesses soar among children
More children are seeking treatment for respiratory problems and chest infections. -NST
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Losing excess pounds may improve balance
Studies suggest that obese people fall nearly twice as often as their thinner counterparts, and that falls are the most common cause of injury among obese adults. -Reuters
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Australia trials flu vaccine as world toll leaps
The government is hoping to start mass immunisations within months. -AFP
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Singapore reports 2 more H1N1 deaths
The second victim was a 13-year-old boy while a 55-year-old man also died later in the day to make this the third H1N1-related death in the Republic. -AsiaOne
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$10m for H1N1 research
This is to help Singapore be more prepared for a second wave of outbreak. -ST
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2 more H1N1-related deaths up fatalities to 3
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported two more deaths yesterday. -myp
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Obese teens go under the knife
More between 13 and 21 going for Lap-Band surgery to lose weight. -myp
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Rare blood type donors needed
High usage of O and A-negative blood by Jakarta blast victims have depleted S'pore's stockpiles. -AsiaOne |
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How safe are these bags?
Are plastic bags used to contain food safe? -NST
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Parents, think twice before smoking
Children with parents who smoke are more likely to pick up smoking. -AsiaOne |
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Tamiflu sales soar 203%
Tamiflu is one of two drugs recommended by the WHO to treat the A(H1N1) virus. -Reuters
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Baby girl hits sarong cradle and suffers brain damage
She hit the metal frame of her sarong cradle while sleeping and may never live past 20. -AsiaOne |
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First stem cell transplant on Chilean leukemia patient
It could take up to a year for the new cells to take effect, after the traditional therapy destroyed the diseased cells. -AFP
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Malaysia's first A(H1N1)-related death
An Indonesian patient died of underlying conditions with the cause of death being cardiac arrest. -The Star/ANN
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Swine flu cases in Japan top 5,000
Worries grow that the spread of the virus is speeding up. -AFP
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S'pore reports 4th H1N1-related death
Latest victim is a 42-year-old Chinese female with hypertension and thyroid disease. -AsiaOne
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Mother, newborn critically ill with H1N1 virus
Mother and her five-day-old baby are on life support systems at the Miri General Hospital in Malaysia. -NST
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Mild cough, fever fits, coma, dies
Epileptic boy, 13, becomes youngest victim in S?pore to die of H1N1. -TNP |
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3 more H1N1 patients in ICU
The two women and one man all had underlying health problems. -ST
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43 new influenza A (H1N1) cases
All new transmissions local; most clusters youths due to gatherings in clubs. -The Star/ANN
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Memories of trainee's injury still haunts coach
Former Olympian Kunalan relates how young runner's sports career ended early. -TNP
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Australia's swine flu fight holds lessons for world
Northern hemisphere prepares for the onset of swine flu as autumn and winter approaches. -AFP
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Another worker gets malaria
He is the 16th case in the Sungei Kadut/Mandai area since mid-May. -ST
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Two more H1N1 cases in ICU
61-year-old Chinese man and Indian teen in critical condition. -AsiaOne
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Seizures in Singapore's H1N1 kids mostly mild
However, exact risks of brain complications from swine flu are not known. -ST
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S'pore-trained docs more lenient on peers' ethics
Poll findings 'suggestive of conspiracy of tolerance' compared to foreign-trained docs. -ST |
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US gears for huge swine flu vaccination push
Authorities have to overcome a vocal debate in the United States about vaccinations. -AFP
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The arthritis myth
Think arthritis is an old person's disease? Some patients are as young as six months old. -myp |
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No place for mum to stay, but Charmaine's still going
It's happy birthday and goodbye for cancer girl leaving for treatment in US. -TNP
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Free specs for needy students
Student Eye Care Fund set up by retailer Nation Optical and the Health Promotion Board. -ST
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5th H1N1 death in S'pore
She is believed to have died of pneumonia, with H1N1 as a contributing factor. -myp
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2-headed baby born in Indonesia
If they share a heart, it will be impossible for them to survive. -AsiaOne |
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'No scar' surgery for colon cancer
Patients can now opt for single incision surgery where only one 2cm cut is made at the navel which conceals the scar. -ST
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Malaysia reports third death
Malaysia has recorded the first influenza A (H1N1)-related death from a local transmission. -The Star/ANN
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2 more H1N1 patients put under intensive care
MOH announced two more admissions to the intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals yesterday. -myp
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Plan for non-docs in tribunal delayed
MOH tries to win over doctors who say medical issues too complex for laymen. -ST
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Indonesia's two-headed baby dies
The 5-day-old siamese twins die after suffering from respiratory failure. -AsiaOne
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Baby with two heads born in Philippines
The baby is now under observation at the neo-natal intensive care unit. -AFP
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Vomiting children
Vomiting can be associated with a variety of disturbances, both trivial and serious. -The Star/ANN
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Pregnancy increases risk of swine flu complications: study
Women more likely to develop severe illness that requires hospitalization. -AFP
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Alarm over sharp rise in Japan suicides
Number of people killing themselves rose 4.7 percent on last year. -AFP
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Flu surpasses epidemic level in Singapore
Polyclinics are seeing unprecedented numbers of influenza patients. -ST
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Malaysia records 4th death
20-year-old woman died on Tuesday while more schools and campuses were closed. -The Star/ANN
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160m first in line for 120m swine flu shots
Children and pregnant women be among 160 million people who are first in line for swine flu shots. -AFP
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Abortion statistics cause for concern
Some women in China find it difficult to turn down requests from a partner not to use condoms. -China Daily/ANN
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Can stem cells curb ageing?
Some S'pore doctors offer such treatments even though scientists caution that they are yet to be proven. -myp |
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Organic food is no healthier, study finds
Sales of organic food have fallen in some markets due to recession. -Reuters
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28 infected with malaria since May
The last big outbreak was in 2006, when 13 people were infected locally. -ST
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Closure of govt quarantine facilities
With recalibration of S'pore's strategy to deal with H1N1, these centres are no longer needed. -AsiaOne
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