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Simple solution to a deadly problem
Every year, thousands of children below five die from pneumococcal disease.
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A pain in the back
Don't ignore that pain in your spine - it could be more serious than you think. |
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Battling the bulge at work
Could the office pantry be the source of your weight gain woes?
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Sex in the bedroom
Good sex is not just about techniques. Pillow talk is part of the foreplay. |
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Home but not alone
While Asian values dictate that children take care of their elderly parents, this is not always possible.
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Seeing again
The young boy was afraid he was going blind, and dying from a mysterious illness that took 7kg off his 46kg frame. |
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Changing hormones cause havoc
Getting them under control can cure problems such as mood swings, irritability and tiredness.
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Eye-opening techniques to better vision
Enhance your eyesight without glasses or surgery with NeuroVision and EyeRelax2. |
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Play it safe, get screened
Screening tests can help save you from killer diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease and pneumonia.
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Making babies
Thanks to new infertility treatments, more couples can now look forward to becoming parents. |
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Picks from the library - Children's health
Find out what the National Library Board has to offer on the topic of children's health and in particular, HFMD.
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Child-proof your home
The home can be a dangerous place for kids. June Cheong points out the trouble spots and how to make them safe. |
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Every home should have this
Stacey Chia finds out what items you should stock in a first-aid kit and how long you can keep them.
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Liver lifeline
Bayer Schering Pharma's oral anti-cancer drug sorafenib has been approved in Malaysia for the treatment of liver cancer.
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Cough it up
The common causes of a chronic cough.
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Sleepy kids
Staying up late can affect a child's attention, memory, decision-making and creativity. |
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A tale of two schoolchildren
Find out about these two children's hectic schedules.
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Special fabric for pain relief
Heavy computer use is enough to cause shoulder pain. Explore the options to prevent and soothe this common problem.
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Sign of trouble?
Could a dry tongue be a sign of diabetes? Certain physical changes could be warning signs.
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Growing old, staying active
Everyone grows old. Find out how these elderly keep mind and body sharp. |
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Get Aids from burger? What a load of junk
An e-mail circulating in cyberspace claims that a boy got Aids from eating food with HIV-infected blood.
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Skin patch helps reduce woman's affair paranoia
The Exelon Patch improves mental functions such as memory and thinking in Alzheimer's patients. |
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Keeping my girls safe from a child killer
It's a bug which could prove deadly when a child's immunity is down.
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Must-have pen for kids with peanut allergy
It could be the difference between life and death.
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Baby saved from abortion, thanks to MRI
Ultrasound scan showed baby had a severely damaged brain, but MRI scan revealed this to be wrong.
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Your body's waste monitor
The kidneys are vital in excreting or removing waste products and toxins. |
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When disease strikes
Kidney failure can strike anyone not just the elderly, although a person may be more susceptible as he grows older.
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Dialysis on the go
For patients with end-stage renal failure on dialysis, it's the Awak jacket they will want. |
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Risks for both kidney donors and recipients
Renal specialists say that about one in five kidney recipients and donors will encounter some form of difficulty.
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Pick your own illness
Your personality type could decide what makes you ill. And surprisingly, cheerful people seem to be more likely to die early.
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