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Don't hold your breath any more
Your mouthwash could be making your bad breath worse. Find out why.
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Grow your cartilage
What happens when a knee gives out prematurely due to cartilage damage? How about growing a replacement? |
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Stressing on schizophrenia
The mental disorder can be fatal for the patient, as well as those around him, if left untreated.
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Myth busted
Schizoprenia does not cause split personalities but their interpersonal skills deteriorate.
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Apathy can be fatal
Catch heart disease early and you should be okay. Leave it too late and the statistics are dead against you.
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Confessions of a teen binge drinker
The first time that Simone (not her real name) got drunk, she was 15 and studying in England. |
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It takes two to fight cancer
The young man gained 15 kg of muscle in the first three months of toxic chemotherapy. How was this possible?
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Tackling the cause of ageing skin
Dermalogica's AGE Smart skincare range combats ageing skin symptoms by addressing the root of the problem rather than by trying to reverse it.
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Can't learn this ...
Find out about different types of learning disabilities and how they affect a person.
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Freeze-and-cut way to remove bone tumours
Cryosurgery gives new hope to bone cancer patients and cuts recurrence rate. |
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Cryosurgery was her only hope
Madam Chin's problems started with a fingernail-size tumour in her cheek 36 years ago.
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Beware if you doze off despite eight hours of sleep
You could have a life-threatening condition. |
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Can't see?
Many people wear contact lens. But ever tried implanting them into your eye?
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Risk of sore feet and legs
Sporting trendy flip-flops might be a great fashion statement but a recent study has warned that they can be bad for you. |
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Pain? Sit up and listen
Sitting up ramrod straight may be bad for your back, say experts.
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Sit & stretch exercises
Neck and back pain from long hours at your desk? These desk stretches can help. |
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Confess to stress!
Suicidal feelings are usually short-lived but the underlying anxiety disorder often remains, says a psychiatrist.
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Ah-choo!
There is a myth that flu is a relatively mild illness that would go away within two to three days. |
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Flu: When to call the doc
A flu is more severe than a cold. Take note if your child has these symptoms.
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The early years
What can be done to reduce infections at different stages of a child's life? |
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When liver cancer kills
The problem - in the case of liver cancer - is that the tumour often grows unnoticed in the liver until it is fairly large.
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The nature of fear
Is fear stopping you from asking your boss for a raise? |
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Understanding epilepsy
A disorder whereby the transmission of electrical signals inside the brain is disrupted, resulting on abnormal electrical surges that manifest outwardly as seizures.
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Treating epilepsy
Drugs, surgery and diet have proven effective to enable a full and active life despite epilepsy.
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Personal experiences with epilepsy
Despite the setbacks epilepsy caused, Jane was determined to educate the public on epilepsy and support others like herself.
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The perfect shades
The next time you buy a pair of sunglasses, make sure they meet the following requirements. |
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