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Does the pill change a woman's sex drive?
Here are 5 truths behind the pill. -AsiaOne
Women tend to face more vision problems
According to the WHO, almost two-thirds of blind people worldwide are women and girls. The Star/ANN
Large waist hard on the lungs: study
A study shows regardless of a woman's weight, a large waist size - more than 34 inches - increases risk for asthma.
Breakthrough boosts hope for breast cancer treatment
"Watershed" discovery shows that cancer cells genetically mutate as the disease progresses. -AFP
Terminal cancer patients living longer
Advances in medicine have changed the definition of 'terminal' for breast cancer patients. -ST
Skinny women's bones at risk
Young underweight women as well as men can get osteoporosis, a disease commonly associated with post-menopausal women. -ST
Getting her body to accept his kidney
Doctors overcame two challenges posed by patient's body to transplant new kidney into her. Find out how they did it. -ST
Yes, we think we can dance
Not being as nimble as they were in their youth did not stop these women from learning belly dancing. -ST
How to tell if you have dementia
A survey shows that 90 per cent of Singaporeans are not familiar with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. -AsiaOne
Want to stay healthy? Get a perm
Most stylists listen and offer support and sympathy, tried to cheer up their clients, gave advice and often try to get their clients to speak to someone. -ST
Boning up
Stay active and maintain a healthy diet to stave off bone loss later in life. -ST
Maternity workout Part I
Pregnant women who exercise are better able to withstand the rigours and pain of giving birth workout. -ST
Maternity workout part II
Read on to find out what is considered as safe and what to avoid during your term. -ST
5 low-impact exercises to try
Here are five safe and good exercises to do when you are pregnant. -ST
No more aches and pains for this Mum-to-be
Exercise has helped Ms Lee Siew Ming cope with her pregnancy aches andpains. -ST
What a stretch
The best method to prevent stretch marks is to ensure that the skin is to keep skin well-hydrated and supple at all times. -The Star/ANN
Pregnant tenses
Pre-eclampsia can lead to complications in the mother and foetus when it is severe. -The Star/ANN
Tell me about multiple sclerosis
Women are twice more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than men, occuring mainly to people aged 20 to 40. -The Star/ANN
Healthy living for healthy bones
Women at risk of osteoporosis can help prevent it, starting from their 20s. -myp
Azrene's personal fight with cancer
The Pride Foundation has always been special but Datin Azrene Abdullah reveals that the fight is much closer to her heart. -NST
Tuck right into it
What happens during a tummy tuck and are you suitable for it? -The Star/ANN
My valves are not working
When heart valve disease occurs, the valves of the heart do not function properly. -The Star/ANN
 
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