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How to bust that bunion
A bunion is not a bone growth, but a disjointed joint that indicates your feet are in the process of getting deformed.
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Jobless and glum? Talk to us
Two friends who know what it is like to be unemployed for a long time set up website to offer support to those out of work. |
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These bracelets can save lives
When Myra Tay, 3, eats anything with strawberries, she breaks out in a rash and starts to vomit; a bracelet she wears keep her safe.
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Does home tooth bleaching work?
Reader asks: My teeth have been yellow since I was young. Is there some product I can buy to fix it myself? |
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Kids under pressure
With families having fewer children, there is more pressure on each child to succeed.
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Ways to destress
Here are some ways you can keep stress at bay.
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Red or blue?
New study says one of these colours makes you more analytical, the other more creative.
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10 things to know about PD
Unsure of what is Parkinson's disease? Here are 10 things you should know about the condition.
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Treating Parkinson's
Treatment for Parkinson's involves weighing the potential risks and side effects against the possible benefits.
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Head trauma can cause function loss and personality changes
Severe head injury can throw victims into a coma if the neuronal discharge throughout the brain is severely disrupted.
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Dealing with bad breath
Using mouthwash or brushing your teeth will not work in treating bad breath, says a dentist.
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Oral cancer? There's no evidence
This says the Singapore Dental Association, which endorses only one mouthwash.
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Alcoholic mouthwash may be harmful
Using alcohol-containing mouthwashes can allow cancer-causing substances to penetrate the mouth lining more easily, said a doctor.
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Clear the air
To anyone who will listen, this cancer doctor wants to say that cancer figures will drop by up to a third if people stopped smoking. |
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A messy pile
Doctors estimate that about one in three adults will suffer from symptoms attributable to piles during their lifetime.
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A skin-deep problem
The skin itself can be the cause of atopic dermatitis, as it may lack certain proteins that help to protect it. |
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Please repeat that...
Most people do not realise they have a hearing problem until someone tells them they do, says an audiologist.
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Dealing with devils in the mind
It's time to break free of the taboos of mental illness - the shame and secrecy that prevent early treatment. |
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10 ways to stay in the pink
10 tips to staying healthy regardless of wind, rain or shine.
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Birth blood gives life
After watching two leukaemia patients die while waiting for a transplant, Ms Tay was moved to donate her baby's umbilical cord blood. |
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Keeping sinuses clear
Chronic sinusitis can be a serious annoyance in a person's life. Experts tell MYB what can be done about it.
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Dr Who?
Not sure who you should see for that sore knee, tickly throat or skin rash? Find out what these specialist doctors treat. |
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Cubicle calamities
The computer has changed office layout, for better or for worse. Avoid the hazards.
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For healthy teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough to prevent cavities; effective dental care involves two more steps. |
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Air-conditioning can spread germs
If it is not maintained properly, it may foster growth of bacteria which people can pick up from air blown into rooms.
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Heed the red flags
Take note of warning signs of heart attacks and strokes as they could mean life or death. |
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