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The drugs you are taking may be fake
Many of us have a strong faith in the power of modern medicine. We go to the doctor or pharmacist, get the prescribed pills, take them religiously and expect to be cured of whatever ails us. Oftentimes, this faith is justified, […]
Bowel cancers 101
Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in the colon and/or rectum. Malaysian cancer statistics (2007) show that one in eight Malaysians suffer from colorectal cancer, making it the second most common cancer in Malaysia. Like any cancer, it is a “silent” […]
Don’t rely on sunshine only for energy during pregnancy
Even in one of the world’s favorite places to catch some rays — the Mediterranean — low levels of vitamin D are common during pregnancy, according to a new study. Presented Monday at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Dublin, […]
Memory loss may not always be first sign of Alzheimer’s
While memory loss is thought to be a classical first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, some middle-aged people and younger seniors may initially experience different cognitive problems such as trouble with language or problem solving, a large U.S. study suggests. Researchers […]
Gastric bypass helps treat diabetes, but has risks
Two years after surgery, people who have had gastric bypass have better control of their type 2 diabetes than people who did not, but also had higher risk of infections and bone fractures, according to a new international study. “Some […]
A natural plant chemical that helps combat tooth decay
Say goodbye to dental cavities the natural way. Oral care products containing a natural compound, known as trans-chalcone, acts against harmful mouth bacteria and could improve oral health by helping to prevent the build-up of plaque, revealed a new study […]
Some stretches for runners
Runners suffer from one universal problem – stiff joints and tensed muscles. Stretching exercises work on specific muscles and relieve stiffness, while increasing flexibility. Building endurance and enhancing speed is the main goal of runners. Flexible body may not seem […]
Single women in Sweden to receive reproductive care
Sweden said Thursday it wants to give single women access to assisted reproductive technologies, following in the footsteps of several other Western nations. “We want to lift the ban on single women from our current law on medically assisted reproduction,” […]
When second opinion matters
By Dr. Troy Sullivan, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Singapore When patients are faced with difficult health circumstances and have to make decisions that will affect their lives, it is common for them to have that tingling feeling that […]
Top 10 causes of low blood pressure
Hypotension or more commonly known as low blood pressure is a term when the pressure of the blood exerted against the walls of the blood vessels after and during every heartbeat is lower than normal. This phenomenon affects large number […]
