Pregnant women in Singapore with H1N1 have all recovered
Safe because of early doctor visits. -ST
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Tamiflu: Some kids react badly
They experience side effects such as nausea and nightmares. -ST
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1st H1N1 death in Taiwan
The 39-year-old patient had been in critical condition the past five days and doctors were unable to resuscitate. -The China Post/ANN
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US swine flu deaths jump by 51 to total 353
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Australian piggery quarantined after swine flu outbreak
An Australian piggery was quarantined mid fears the virus could mutate and return to humans in a more deadly form. -AFP
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Telco chief dies after Osim triathlon
He was unconscious and foaming at the mouth when taken to shore. -myp |
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'We did our best'
Triathlon body may look into health screenings to prevent future incidents. -ST
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6th H1N1 death here
The 29-year-old woman was overweight but had no other known medical conditions.
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Flu strain resistant to Tamiflu
Experts said the resistance was likely due to over-use. -AFP
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Banquets great site for infections
Chinese banquets are prone to spread the type-A (H1N1) influenza among patrons, as most event halls are poorly ventilated. -The Nation/ANN |
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Parkway and doctor risk disciplinary action
They offered treatments that were 'costly, unproven and possibly risky', said the Ministry of Health. -myp
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More stem-cell awareness needed
Expert says patients might be undergoing ineffective procedures due to lack of knowledge. -myp |
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Labelled 'light' or not, they'd go on puffing
People who use cigarettes labelled "light" only do so because they like the flavour. -myp
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CEO who died during race wanted to keep fit
Mr Calvin Lee was competing in the 1.5km swim leg of the Osim Triathlon when he started struggling in the sea off East Coast Park. -ST
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High cholesterol in middle age may lead to dementia
Cholesterol, however, may be lowered by switching to a healthier lifestyle. -Reuters
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On cigarette packets, more than words dupe smokers: study
Design elements and color used to lull smokers into a false sense of security about the harmful effects of smoking. -AFP
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Patients complain that they are refused throat swabs in M'sia
Hospital says it's impractical to swab everyone. -The Star/ANN
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Swine flu death triggers panic in western India
Residents rushed to be tested after country registered its first swine flu death. -AFP
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Down's syndrome lady dies of H1N1
Two more H1N1 deaths: A 78-year-old Chinese male had also passed away this morning. -AsiaOne
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Parkway replies on stem-cell therapy
Its stem cell treatment was not in breach of Health Ministry's guidelines. -myp |
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Drugmakers to supply cheap HIV treatments
The pills, together with tuberculosis treatments, will be supplied to developing countries. -AFP
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All govt clinics to get Tamiflu
All Malaysians are advised not to take Tamiflu, if they are not ill. -NST
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Chinese children sent to fat camps
With their rich diets and sedentary lifestyles, China's 'little emperors' are getting obese. -AsiaOne
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Haze making travel along Pan-Borneo Highway risky
Pan-Borneo Highway has become dangerous as visibility has been reduced to less than 100m on some stretches. -The Star/ANN
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Abortion ends in death
Woman starts bleeding profusely in illegal abortion clinic; foetus thrown away. -NST
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Beetroot boosts sports stamina, scientists say
It reduces the amount of oxygen needed during physical exercise. -AFP
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Baby's brain deprived of oxygen for 20 mins
A Malaysian couple accuses the hospital of negligence. -TNP
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The rise of baby gender selection companies
Such companies have sprouted in recent years and are openly offering their services in Malaysia. -NST |
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9th H1N1 death has no underlying conditions
Indian woman, 27, with no known underlying medical conditions died this morning. -AsiaOne
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Japan's new flu drug effective
A new influenza drug under development has been shown to be as safe and effective as Tamiflu in clinical trials. -AFP
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Don't give Tamiflu to flu kids
Harmful side effects outweigh relatively meager benefits, said researchers. -AFP
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Tamiflu for kids: Common questions answered
Parents should continue giving their children Tamiflu doses are prescribed by the doctor. -ST |
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Flu spreads with monsoon
H1N1 pandemic flu is spreading in India, Thailand and Vietnam with the onset of Asia's monsoon season: WHO. -Reuters
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S'pore has 10th H1N1 death
43-year-old Chinese woman died at Changi General Hospital from an H1N1-related infection. -AsiaOne
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H1N1 outbreak may have passed its peak
Polyclinic attendances decline for the first time since community spread. -ST
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He's with them to their end
Medical social worker Gilbert Fan is by the patient's side every step of the way. -TNP |
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Aussie flu deaths pass 100
Majority of Australians coming down with influenza have swine flu. -AFP
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Older folk more resistant to flu virus, says expert
One reason could be because they had gained immunity from an earlier outbreak of influenza in 1957. -NST
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Some conditions misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder
Overdiagnosis means some patients may not get appropriate care for problems they do have. -Reuters
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Not enough shut-eye may raise diabetes risk
A healthy lifestyle and diet may be put to ruin by the lack of sleep. -Reuters |
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Drug compound kills breast cancer stem cells
Salinomycin is 100 times more potent at killing breast cancer stem cells than cancer drug Taxol. -Reuters
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Better ambulance response times
10 new emergency ambulances manned by private companies have helped emergency services get to their targets on time more often. -ST
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H1N1: Bangkok hospital charges patient $127k
Sister sells cars and houses to save younger brother's life in vain. -The Nation/ANN
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HK reports Tamiflu-resistant flu case
Case involves a 40-year-old female resident of a home for the disabled. -AFP
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He brings out best in the depressed
Mr Low Mun Heng, a principal medical social worker with the Institute of Mental Health works with those deemed hopeless. -TNP
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Transsexual tells of how sex work led to HIV
Things begun when she started hanging out with friends at the bus-stop. -The Star/ANN
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Three-hour wait for flu treatment
Sign says children will be given priority but patients still encounter long waiting times. -NST
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Hotbed for HIV
An orang asli kampung accounts for about 50 of the 70 to 80 nation-wide HIV cases. -The Star/ANN
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Obama defends healthcare plans
He promises reforms that will prevent capping of coverage or charging outrageous fees. -Reuters
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Influenza A(H1N1): Three-hour wait for treatment
Children and eldery given priority, but they still wait for three hours. -NST
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2nd flu death in S.Korea
A 63-year-old woman had died of the A(H1N1) virus. -AFP
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Six-year-old girl is second to die of swine flu in Taiwan
Girl died after two weeks of intensive treatment. -AFP
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Govt to push for filial piety: PM
The govt is looking into implementing the Maintenance of Parents Act in a more effective way. -AsiaOne
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S'poreans should watch out for obesity, says PM
Overweight and obese citizens are on the rise. -AsiaOne |
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H1N1: We made a difference, says PM
Fighting H1N1 with a united spirit showed the strength of S'pore's healthcare system. -AsiaOne
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Are you at risk of HIV?
Be smart about HIV. Test your Risk IQ to win fab prizes. Also enjoy free mini games now. -Advertorial |
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M'sia's H1N1 death toll rises to 62
There were delays in treatments for two of the three latest deaths. -The Star/ANN
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Royal family members recovering in isolation
Sickness a blessing in disguise, allows time to be spend together as family :Tunku Azizah. -The Star/ANN
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Latest batch of A (H1N1) cases brings death toll to 62
There were delays in treatment for two of the three deaths. -The Star/ANN
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Chocolate 'cuts death rate' in heart attack survivors
Heart attack survivors who eat chocolate two or more times per week cut their risk of dying from heart disease. -AFP |
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Tough to get youth to quit smoking
Deterrent measures unlikely to work with underage smokers who think it's cool to take a puff. -ST
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Doctors from abroad form growing pool in Singapore
Hospitals step up recruitment to meet health-care needs. -ST
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M'sia may declare national curfew
Curfew will slow down the spread of H1N1. -The Star/ANN
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Gene predicts response to hepatitis C drugs: study
A slight difference in a person's genetic code could determine whether they respond to treatment for hepatitis C. -Reuters |
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Sleep disorders linked to premature deaths: study
The risk is most apparent in men 40-to-70 years old. -AFP
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Special toilet seat helps get job done
It is a non-invasive alternative to treating people with difficulty passing motion. -ST |
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Adult videogamers may face health risks
Female videogame players reported greater depression and lower health status than female non-players. -AFP
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Swine flu vaccine orders pass one billion: WHO
This intense demand coupled with production delays could create shortages of the vaccine. -AFP
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Cannabis chemicals may help fight prostate cancer
Cannabinoids block a receptor on the surface of tumour cells, stopping tumour growth. -Reuters
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Doctors from abroad form growing pool in Singapore
Hospitals step up recruitment to meet health-care needs. -ST |
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Doc fined, suspended for being lax with sleeping pills
The 69-year-old retired doctor pleaded guilty to 23 charges. -ST
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US life expectancy hits a new high of 78
Life expectancy for babies born in Japan and Singapore has reached 82. -AFP
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Deaths, lung damage linked to nanoparticles in China
Some workers in a paint factory breathed in fumes and smoke that contained nanoparticles while working. -Reuters
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Report: HIV carrier cured in Gansu
He was cured after taking two packets of a special Chinese medicine daily for four years. -China Daily/ANN |
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Australia orders 21 mln doses of HINI vaccine
Pregnant women, the chronically ill and health workers will be vaccinated ahead of the rest. -Reuters
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MediShield covers 87% women
Govt is working with NTUC to cover even more women. -ST
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Liver cancer warning
Diabetes and obesity could become the next leading cause of liver cancer. -ST
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Palliative care to get a boost
More doctors, nurses and social workers will be recruited to cope with the rising demand. -ST
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Family members die of cancer one after another
Three brothers and their mother all passed away from the disease. -AsiaOne
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Website launched for sharing flu research
The Public Library of Science launched a website designed for health researchers to quickly share discoveries or ideas about battling influenza. -AFP
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569 new A(H1N1) infections in M'sia
The latest victim was a 33-year-old woman who was 34 weeks pregnant. Her unborn baby also did not survive. -The Star/ANN
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Urgent Aids warning
There will be up to 80,000 people dying of Aids and 50,000 others getting infected with the HIV virus by 2011. -The Nation/ANN
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Adult video gamers often overweight, depressed
The average video gamer in the U.S. today is 35 years old - and not all that healthy physically or emotionally. -Reuters
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No-scar solution to skin cancer
A new non-invasive treatment is now available for skin cancer patients where there will be no scarring along with a quicker recovery time. -ST |
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Heart op with a robot
Surgeons here have been using da Vinci, a robotic system, to perform open heart surgery. -ST
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S'pore flu cases fall
The number of people going to clinics because of the flu has fallen below the epidemic level. -ST
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WHO urges China to share swine flu vaccine
The distribution of vaccines to needy nations can help to contain the disease. -AFP
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Many still complacent about anti-H1N1 measures
A large number of Malaysians do not seem to care much for precautionary measures. -The Star/ANN
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'How did my daughter, 10, get HIV?'
The girl was born with HIV although the rest of her family have tested negative for the virus. -NST
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Gastric bypass also helps reduce diabetes
Diabetes reduced even before weight loss occurs because of re-arrangement of the digestive system. -ST
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Online health myths
We debunk seven popular online health myths. -Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
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They started smoking at 11
Primary school kids puff away, most of them picking up the habit from peers or parents. -TNP |
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Attention drug emergencies soar for US kids
More teens are abusing and misusing stimulant ADHD medications because of easy access. -Reuters
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Lead poisoning victims in hospital, two weeks on
The victims had lead poisoning caused by a smelting plant near their village in China. -AFP
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Health: S'poreans' top priority
Survey shows that unemployment is the biggest worry. -ST
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Lead poisoning haunts Chinese smelter communities
Interviews showed that lead poisoning is endemic among villages near Chinese smelters. -Reuters
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Girl, 17, dies after getting braces
The Thai teen had complained of a toothache following her trip to get braces fitted. -The Nation/ANN
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Speed up US flu drugs, vaccines: White House
U.S. officials urged to help drug companies speed up the supply of swine flu drugs and vaccines. -Reuters
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Vietnam to ban smoking in indoor public places
The government will also raise tobacco taxes to curb demand for cigarettes. -AFP
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Indonesia reports new H1N1 death
He died after suffering from severe pneumonia. -AFP
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Third Australian piggery quarantined with swine flu
Authorities ordered a biosecurity lockdown amid concerns that H1N1 could mutate and return deadlier. -AFP
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Indonesia reports new swine flu death
Two-year-old boy died after suffering from pneumonia. -AFP
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13th H1N1 flu victim dies
Cause of death was a heart attack contributed by the H1N1 and chest infection. -ST
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Not well? The nurse will see you now
Nurses to take over doctors' duties. -ST
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Recognition for the way IMH handles its patients
Severely disturbed patients at IMH spend far less time under restraint. -ST
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Many healthcare workers say 'no' to vaccine: study
Fear of side effects and doubts as to efficacy were two main reasons. -AFP
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Sex sweets marketed as premium ginseng candy
Instead of containing the herbal root, key compounds to treat erectile dysfunction were found in the $4 sweet. -NST
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Most China transplants come from executed prisoners
More than 65% come from executed prisoners. -AFP
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Lead scares highlight China's environmental dilemma
Economic interests at the expense of the environment common in China. -AFP
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Brazil tops global swine flu toll with 557 deaths: officials
The toll puts it ahead of the latest count from the United States, which as of August 20 had 522 swine flu deaths. -AFP
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Democrats: Honor Kennedy with health care overhaul
Democratic US lawmakers mourning Senator Edward Kennedy vowed to honor his memory by passing the health care overhaul this year. -AFP
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Rude woman blows nose while others are eating
Reader wants lodge a complaint to govt authorities about woman's poor personal hygiene. -myp |
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Recalled: 7 Chinese rice wine products
They were found to have excessive levels of methanol. -AsiaOne
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All S. Korean students face H1N1 check
They will have their temperatures checked daily. -AFP
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HIV testing campaign
It will be launched for the first time next month. -ST
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Prices of some generic drugs up
Hike for certain medications at 5 public hospitals; but prices dip for other common drugs. -ST |
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Such a sensitive ... tooth
If not properly managed, sensitive teeth could lead to serious dental problems. -The Star/ANN
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Tick saliva could hold cancer cure
A protein in their saliva apparently reduces and can even eradicate cancerous cells. -AFP
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S'pore helps develop anti-clotting drug
If successful, it may prevent heart attacks. -myp
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CDC turns to social sites to get flu message out
US govt hopes to target around 50% of population for vaccination. -Reuters
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Not well? The nurse will see you now
5 polyclinic nurses now qualified to carry out some duties of doctors, freeing latter to treat more complicated cases. -ST
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Australia flu vaccines by Oct, fears 'second wave'
The government has ordered 21 million doses of vaccine. -AFP
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H1N1 vaccine available in NZ from early 2010
The vaccine would be tested in clinical trials. -AFP
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50% of new HIV cases diagnosed too late
Anonymous HIV testing is available in 7 S'pore clinics. -AsiaOne
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Mexico could have one million swine flu cases: minister
Death toll from swine flu in Mexico went up to 184, with 21,264 confirmed cases of infection. -AFP
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WHO warns of severe form of swine flu
Flu in Japan, spreading in South Africa, Bolivia. -Reuters
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One more A(H1N1) death reported
This brings Malaysia's national death toll from the disease to 72. -The Star/ANN
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No cases of new H1N1 strain in the country
Gene samples continue to be monitored for further mutations. -The Star/ANN
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Iran restricts hajj pilgrims over H1N1
People over the age of 65 and children under 12 will be prohibited from going to the hajj. -AFP
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Clinic's zinc roof, canvas sheets
Dr Joseph Thambiah the division head of orthopaedic trauma at NUH lead a medical team in Indonesia. -ST
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Heal the world
An increasing number of Singapore medical professionals are answering the call to help those in need of health-care services overseas. -ST
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War against malnourishment
General surgeon Wong Ting Huay vividly recalled her experiences in war-torn Angola in 2002. -ST |
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Hundreds turn up at Cataract Camp
Dr. E-Shawn Goh have to work with limited medical resourves and expertise to bring affordable eye care to villagers in Myanmar. -ST
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No cases of new flu strain in Malaysia
Health Ministry is taking no chances. -The Star/ANN
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Hooked, high & out of control
They live on the fringes of society, tormented by compulsions that only their loved ones know about. What drives people to addiction? -ST
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Sex, lies and betrayal
He had a high-paying job, a normal life, yet mental scars from a traumatic childhood led him to lose it all to sexual and drug addiction. -ST |
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More gambling addicts seek help
As temptations to gamble grow, many are turning to counselling centres to stay clean. -ST
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Getting a fix on a drug habit
Anti-drug policy has evolved from locking up addicts to helping them with counselling and jobs. -ST |
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Don't be like me, ex-addict advises kids
Drug-free for six years now, he has a new mission: teaching schoolchildren how not to be like him. -ST
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Game over
Teen's life nearly ruined by computer addiction but counselling saves him. -ST |
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Battling the bottle
Staying sober is a life-long struggle for recovering alcoholics. -ST
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47 dead, 2,000 sick in PNG disease outbreak : officials
Twin outbreaks of a flu-like illness and dysentery struck a remote region of Papua New Guinea. -AFP
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Bangkok cabbies ordered to wear facemask
Over 200,000 taxi drivers were instructed to take precautions against H1N1. -The Nation/ANN
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28 Bangladeshis infected with anthrax
They were infected after eating meat from a contaminated cow. -AFP
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China's Sinovac to offer cheaper H1N1 flu shot
Vaccine which works after just one dose will be sold for 30 per cent lesser. -AFP
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Two more H1N1 related deaths
Both had a medical history of diabetes and hypertension. -AsiaOne
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Daily aspirin could do more harm than good
Major bleeding could occur. -AFP
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