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It's stamina that counts for her
Myths about women and foreplay debunked in recent studies. -TNP
Dolly's song holds special meaning for her
Cancer survivor and actress Koh Chieng Mun will sing I Will Survive in the parade segment Against All Odds. -ST
Can you guess her age?
Believe it or not, she is only 21 and suffers from a rare skin condition. -TNP
Up to you, whether you C-fit or let it B
Some believe that such aesthetic makeovers on the outside help people feel good about themselves. -ST
Breast reshapers
Move over breast implants. Other less invasive methods such as breast fillers and fat injections are now available. -ST
Baby hear, baby speak
Children will use the language they are exposed to and familiar with, say experts. -ST
Grateful for home service
Tan Gek Par is glad for the professional help which turns up at his doorstep to assist him in taking care of his mum. -ST
Hair-Raising solutions
Women are more likely than men to seek treatment when they encounter hair-loss problems. -BT
Breastfeeding helps lower risk of cancer, says study
Those who have family history of disease can benefit from the practice. -ST
Money talks in cancer
A breast cancer survivor reveals its painful burden on family resources and how having health insurance saved her life. -The Star/ANN
Anxiety bites!
Are you the reason why your child isn't showing interest in eating? -The Star/ANN
DJ's close brush with cancer
Despite her young age, DJ Rosalyn Lee was just a step away from getting full-blown cancer. -AsiaOne
Knee replacement has helped her walk with less pain
The usual soft tissue in Madam Tan Ah Kiow's knee was replaced with plastic and metal components. -ST
Women in groups eat more
Women eat more in the company of other women but eat less when they dine with a man, a study has found. -ST
Young and restless
Some children who have a background of ADD find it hard to adapt to the schoolwork given by schools. -ST
Stomach surgery solves her health woes
She goes from 107kg to 67kg, thanks to surgery. -TNP
Heart connection
Her heart connected to tubes, M'sian patient wants to reconnect with old S'pore friends
Waiting for a heart: I feel like I'm living with a ticking bomb
24-year-old with an enlarged heart is slipping into depression as time passes. -TNP
Frontline mission
Dr Fatimah Lateef, says that being a frontline doctor makes her think outside the box. -ST
Part of her skull's gone
Stone-drunk teen fell from a flight of stairs, with blood trickling out of her ears. -TNP
She has an abortion at age 14
Teen had to face numerous counselling sessions before she could turn her life around. -TNP
Weight loss reality TV show is her only hope
She has tried every diet pill and exercise plan, but still weighs over 130kg. -ST
Ho Ching shares breastfeeding story
Temasek CEO relates her own experience at event to mark World Breastfeeding Week. -ST
A spartan diet for a sweeter life later
Pregnancy isn't a get-out-of-jail-free pass to eat whatever you want. You have to be careful of what you eat as well. -mypaper
Hopeless feelings up women?s stroke risk
Always look on the bright side of life, being sad has awful side effects... -mypaper
Local women eat placenta to cure gynae disorders
Often touted to be a beauty supplement, the human organ is available in dried form at Chinese medical halls. -AsiaOne
 
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