The Star Online: Lifestyle: Health

A cautionary sign

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:06:48 GMT

Transient ischaemic attack is a warning sign that a stroke may just be around the corner.

Shaolin YiJinJing Qigong

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:05:52 GMT

YiJinJing is a set of ‘hard’ qigong exercises which strengthen the muscles and tendons, nourish the internal organs, as well as unblock qi stagnation/blockages and improve its intensity and flow.

Best practice

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:57:52 GMT

Vaccinating your child against pneumococcus is the best way of preventing the disease.

Diseases and their names

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:54:01 GMT

Many people have lent their names to well-known medical conditions.

Sight savers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:36:24 GMT

On board the Flying Eye Hospital that circles the globe to fight preventable blindness.

Testing livers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:43:57 GMT

How to interpret liver function tests.

A caring start

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:41:46 GMT

A new programme aims to empower nurses and midwives to provide more effective care to mothers as well as play a more important role in building patient relationship.

Options for prostate cancer

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:39:20 GMT

What’s next when a man is diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer?

A fruitful year

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:37:50 GMT

Collaborative efforts are needed to promote nutrition science and healthy eating.

Stealthy inflammation

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:35:57 GMT

Continuous low-level inflammation that occurs at the cellular level in the body results in the immune system responding in an excessive and inappropriate manner.

Tradition and nutrition

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:26:57 GMT

Chinese New Year is when we partake in all sorts of delicious traditional food, but remember to keep an eye on your diet.

Weight woes in diabetes

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:59:57 GMT

Those with diabetes are encouraged to take control of their health and to make lifestyle changes, now.

Living right

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:51:23 GMT

An expert in innovative approaches for the prevention and treatment of obesity spills the beans on what really makes children obese, and shares tips for healthier living.

Brain attacks

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:50:45 GMT

When blood supply to the brain is compromised, it can lead to damage, and possibly death, of the brain cells, a condition called stroke.

Supplement smartly

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:47:25 GMT

How important and effective are your supplements?

Coping with reflux

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:46:25 GMT

Diagnostic tool helps doctors and patients determine level of severity of acid reflux disease and assess response to the treatment.

Is your child protected from HPV?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:44:07 GMT

Find out what HPV is and how you can prevent your child from contracting this silent infection.

Getting the energy without overeating

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:42:12 GMT

THE more physically active your child is, the more energy he or she will need each day.

To fear is human

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:05:54 GMT

The fear of recurrence in cancer survivors is very real.

Your urine test

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:12:19 GMT

They look at it with the naked eye first. Then they put a strip of test paper into it. They could also do other things to it. This is all standard procedure for a urine test.

A different side of vitamin E

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:13:31 GMT

Higher concentrations of this vitamin might help protect us against conditions like stroke.

Pain in the pelvis

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:01:33 GMT

The concluding article on pelvic pain, which can be caused by a wide range of conditions, some of which are easily treated, while others require more urgent medical attention.

Myths in cancer management

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:19 GMT

Debunking myths surrounding cancer and its management.

Cheers for gut health

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:59:03 GMT

Yoghurt drink manufacturer reinforces the message of caring for digestive health.

Pharmaceutical plans

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:57:45 GMT

Being a pioneer is not enough any more for Merck, as they strive to also be the best at what they produce.