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Weighty matter: Teen's struggle is a trend
China teen's weight has ballooned so much that she crushed four chairs at home. -China Daily/ANN
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Cancer phobia
Some patients have an excessive fear that they have cancer, even when they do not. -ST |
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Preventing brittle bones
Make bone health a priority if you still want to be standing strong and tall in your old age. -ST
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Like silk on skin
In pursuit of a perfect complexion? Silk protein with its anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties also has collagen-like benefits. -ST |
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Killer heels
High-heel shoes may make a woman look sexier but they can also cause a host of foot problems. -ST
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The dos and don'ts of hair care
Don't keep brushing your hair constantly; it will destroy your hair follicles. -NST |
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Prevention really is better than cure
Having sex before 16 increases the risk of developing cervical cancer by six times. -The Nation/ANN
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Husband: She didn't see doctor to save money
Housewife dies in sleep. Husband says slimming drink made her weak. -TNP |
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Why so late?
Despite efforts to educate women about early detection of breast cancer, many approach doctors in the late stages of the disease. -The Star/ANN
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Who's having a baby?
Pregnancy denial, when a woman is unaware she's pregnant, may seem bizarre. But it does happen. -ST |
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What is it with women and high heels?
For some women, having to give up stilettos is a sure and tragic sign that age is catching up with you. -ST
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Are your bones brittle?
A simple bone mineral density scan can show if you are at risk of osteoporosis. -ST |
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Battling cancer
Early detection and a healthy lifestyle can keep the dreaded disease at bay. -ST
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Painful joints at age four
Sulastri, now 11, was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) when she was four years old. -ST |
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Make the most of life
Live your last few days with dignity, don't wallow in your misery. -ST
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Rape victim now suffers from low self-esteem
Raped and abused by a family friend, the 16-year-old has now turned to self-mutilation. -ST |
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Phyllis: You can't have the best of both worlds
She took a break to save her health, and Phyllis Quek doesn't regret her decision one bit. -TNP
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Girl, 12, dies after battling cancer for 6 years
Marjorie Soh loses 6-year battle with cancer. She never got to see dolphins in Australia but she fought a brave fight. |
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Running with shape
The recent women-only Shape run met with a roaring success. See the photos here. -AsiaOne
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Her sexual posers
We help answer some questions that you might have about the opposite gender. -ST |
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WOW - it's a hit with older people
The pilot WOW 50+ programme, aimed at getting seniors to lead an active lifestyle, may be rolled out across Singapore over the next few years. -ST
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Fear of falling now gone
The WOW 50+ programme helped Mrs Elsie Verghis overcome her problem with walking. -ST
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Chance to make new friends
Having exercise routines with other seniors has made him more sociable. -ST
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A painful, bleeding experience
Have you ever had menstrual periods so bad that you dread them in the days leading up to your cycle? -The Star/ANN |
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Nurse to meet you
10 years of operating theatre stress has not taken its toll on this nurse, despite the gory sights. -myp
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Her baby stopped moving
Her baby died in her womb - with its umbilical cord entangled around its neck. -ST |
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Sudden death
A significant number of stillbirths, in which infants die suddenly in the womb, cannot be explained. -ST
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Experiencing stillbirth: Healing process
Healing is an ongoing process; it does not happen overnight. But it will happen. -ST |
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Towards hope
Hope and false hope. Where does a doctor draw the line in encouraging patients? -ST
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My nurse, my friend
Home nursing officers not only take care of the health needs of an elderly infirm, they also provide friendship to the patient and his family. -ST |
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Young, but full of compassion
Her compassion for the elderly led Ms Han Shujing, 27, to become a home nurse. -ST
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She plays mediator to their problems
Nursing officer, 55, once had to step in when two sisters threatened to throw knives at each other. -ST |
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Experiencing S'pore unconventionally
Filipino nurse Og Cueco sees S'pore through the homes of people here. -ST
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