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Getting rid of dust mite allergens
There is no simple way to remove dust mite allergens from the home, but here are some useful measures.
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Mindful of the heart
Our state of mind matters more to the health of our hearts than we may think. |
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Hard to spot warning signs in young people
In some cases, youths act on impulse and their actions can be unpredictable, said a psychiatrist
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The ageing kidney
With an ageing population, kidney failure is on the rise due to lifestyle factors, age-related diseases like diabetes and hypertension. |
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Stop No. 1 cancer
Colorectal cancer, the most common cancer in Singapore, is highly curable and preventable. It's a matter of catching it early.
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'Catch' cancer? Yes, you can
Had oral sex with six or more individuals? You are thrice more likely to get oral cancer. |
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The daily grind
The economic downturn could make you grind your teeth unconsciously and make you lose your teeth.
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What is Burkitt's lymphoma?
It is a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma - a cancer that affects a class of white blood cells called B-lymphocytes.
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The specialists
When should one consult a plastic surgeon and a paediatrician? Find out in the latest segment of a series on medical specialists.
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Caring friends help me cope with stress
'As fellow NTU students, my friends were shocked to learn about the NTU stabbing tragedy.'
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His pain won't be back
Back pain was so bad that man could not get out of bed for seven days; it has since been cured by new procedure.
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Stay healthy...and keep your wallet healthy
Falling sick can be costly, with medical bills to pay and loss of productivity. Stay healthy with these tips. |
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Signs of a stroke
Watch out for these symptoms in children.
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Gran's home cures
Generations have depended on home remedies like Tiger Balm and Pei Pa Koa. Experts tell if they really work. |
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Same old strain
Gamers, musicians and office workers are getting into a world of pain from using the same muscles repeatedly.
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All eyes on glaucoma
Glaucoma refers to a series of devastating diseases that irreversibly damage the eye's optic nerve. Are you at risk? |
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Mind your breath
Try out the oral hygiene routine here if you have bad breath.
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The specialists
Psychiatrist, psychologist and urologist. When you should consult any of them? |
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He gets his check-ups in M'sia
Businessman Patrick Chng travels across the Causeway for medical check-ups because it is cheaper.
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Bane of childhood
One in five children in Singapore suffers from eczema - a mind-numbing, sleep-depriving condition. What can be done? |
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Gran's home cures
Generations have depended on remedies like Po Chai Pills and medicated oil. How do they work and how safe are they really?
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A classic 'talk and die' case: Doctors
Head injuries that seem minor at first can become fatal. Within hours, a patient may lapse into a coma and die. |
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Clean hands save lives
Next time you receive medical treatment, check that your doctor or nurse is folllowing these hygiene measures.
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Help! I can't sleep!
Most of us would have experienced an inability to sleep at some point in our lives. A doctor gives suggestions. |
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Enjoy happiness for a lifetime - help someone
There is a group of people out there who see beyond themselves and is happiest when giving back to the community.
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The road to recovery
Thai doctors prove that blood really is thicker than water with an incompatible blood-type kidney transplant between siblings. |
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When it's not just a cough
With TB on the rise, a stubborn cough coupled with fever, weight loss and blood in sputum call for a visit to the doctor.
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Truth about TB
Facts and figures of the tuberculosis germ that infected one-third of the world.
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Giving sight to the blind
A complicated two-stage medical procedure called tooth-in-eye surgery has given 25 patients the ability to see.
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