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Chinese docs grow new face on teen girl’s breast to replace disfigured one
In an attempt to give a Chinese teenage girl a new face after a fire accident left her with a horrifically disfigured one, doctors grew the new face on her breast. In a post-transplant footage, XuJianmei, 17, who had lost […]
Japan research could lead to oral diabetes treatment
TOKYO — Japanese researchers said today they had moved a step closer to an oral treatment for diabetes, offering hope of a breakthrough against a disease racking an increasingly obese world. Scientists at the University of Tokyo said they have […]
Diabetes: What to eat and how much to eat
IF you’re a diabetic or caring for one, you may be unsure of what foods are suitable for the management of the condition. Below are some common food queries and their answers. Have to buy special health foods? A diabetic’s […]
Silent threat
Youths should educate themselves on snexually-transmitted infectios and keep themselves protected THE subject of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is often kept under wraps or discussed only in hushed tones but the number of people — especially youth — who are […]
Life after stroke
In conjunction with World Stroke Day today, two survivors tell Kasmiah Mustapha how they are coping THEIR lives were turned upside down. From being independent and leading successful lives, two stroke survivors had to relearn everything from scratch. It was […]
RA and Health Ministry help community through health programme
TAMAN SEA Residents Association in Seremban recently organised a non-communicable disease prevention programme (NCDP1M) in collaboration with the Health Ministry to educate the public on diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Association secretary Ruben Rajkumar said medical staff from the ministry also […]
Facts and myths about vitamin D
Vitamin D3 is required by the body to function well and is crucial for strengthening immunity and improving the body’s natural defence system. FACT or Myth 1: I get plenty of vitamin D from sunlight because I live in sunny […]
Scarcity of devices for kids
Medical devices are rarely developed with children in mind. Doctors must routinely alter devices to fit into kids’ bodies or wait until they are older to provide treatment. THERE is no such thing as a baby pacemaker. Or a defibrillator […]
Herbal products contain too many unlisted ingredients
A new Canadian study claims that the majority of natural health products contain unlabeled ingredients, such as fillers or herbs. IF you’re a fan of natural health products, a new study suggests using caution – Canadian researchers have found that […]
Butter is not so bad after all
Spread the word – saturated fats supposedly have little impact on one’s risks of heart disease. Cheese lovers, rejoice. A new report in the British Medical Journal suggests that butter and cheese may not be as bad for your heart […]
