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Start them young

Parents need to tackle the issue of lifestyle diseases from young to minimise the risk of children growing up to become unhealthy adults.    

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Nourishing your grey matter

Maintain a healthy brain by eating the right sort of foods.    

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Our ‘gutsy’ digestive system

The body’s gastrointestinal system does far more than just digest our food.    

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Nuclear cancer killer

Researchers are optimistic that radioactive lead can beat cancer.    

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Talking about protein

Do protein shakes really help us to lose weight, gain muscle and increase our sports performance?    

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High heel hurt

Ninety percent of women surveyed said that they have experienced foot problems.    

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Eating for better survival

MEN who ate more healthy fats from vegetables, nuts and olive oil after a diagnosis of prostate cancer, saw better survival rates than peers whose diets were unchanged, a US study said on Monday.    

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The mind-body link in treating diseases

The interaction between mind and body is an important subject which is currently not given the consideration it deserves.    

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Through the mouth

Most common sexually-transmitted diseases can be passed on through the practice of oral sex.    

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New guidelines for hypertension

Landmark clinical guidelines introduced at Europe’s biggest blood pressure conference in Milan.    

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Heck, it’s a painful neck!

Pain in the region of the neck can be due to many reasons.    

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A lawyer doctor

Malaysian Medical Association president Datuk Dr NKS Tharmaseelan shares his views about the healthcare landscape in Malaysia.    

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Saving women’s hearts with palm vitamin E tocotrienols

Vitamin E tocotrienols may have a positive effect on heart health.    

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Healthy and responsible farming

Good farming practices sustain our health and the earth.    

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Haze-induced illnesses

Particles emitted by forest fires (resulting in the haze) can be toxic to the lungs. They can penetrate deep into the lungs and get absorbed by the blood stream.    

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Fight for your life

Boxing helps Parkinson’s patients fight back.    

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New technique could revolutionise IVF

FERTILITY specialists have developed a radical technique that can boost the chances of IVF couples having a healthy baby.    

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Pine-ing for good tummy health

New research has unveiled the potential of conifer pine extract as a natural treatment option against H. pylori, a bacteria in the stomach known to gastritis and ulcers, amongst other health problems.    

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The end of fertility

Menopause marks the permanent cessation of menstruation, and can only be confirmed when there are no periods for 12 consecutive months.    

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A bloody story

Vampires may soon have reason for celebration as an artificial replacement for human blood makes its way into the market. We take a look at the current developments in the field, as we celebrate World...

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A hazy matter

Are we advocating proper health preventive precautions for the haze?    

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Dealing with a colicky baby

Tips to help you deal with colic.    

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Dealing with smelly feet

Stinky feet can be embarrassing, air polluting and stomach-churning. Odourless feet boils down to good personal hygiene and changing footwear regularly.    

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By reason of insanity

A vast majority of the US public views a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) as ‘beating the rap’. The defence, raised in about 1% of felonies in the US, is successful 15 to 25% of the...

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Diet important in prostate cancer

MEN who ate more healthy fats from vegetables, nuts and olive oil after a diagnosis of prostate cancer saw better survival rates than peers whose diets were unchanged, revealed a US study recently.    

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