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Crucial to complete antibiotic course
This ensures that all the bacteria causing the infection is destroyed and to prevent it from becoming resistant to the antibiotics. -ST - The Straits Times
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a common chronic lung disease with two main causes: inflammation and airway constriction. -AsiaOne
When you can't 'go'
Constipation is not something you bring up over a cup of tea. Yet, it is a condition that everyone has experienced. -The Star/ANN
Do you have thyroid disease?
International Thyroid Awareness Week falls on May 25-31 and aims to increase awareness of thyroid diseases.
The quirky body: Part 2
We continue on what lies behind 10 of your body quirks.
The quirky body: Part 1
Doctors explain what lies behind 10 of your body quirks and whether they affect your health in any way.
Heed body signals
Feeling dizzy? Abdominal pains? Your body could be alerting you to a more serious health problem.
Keep an eye on those habits
Contact lenses are a boon to those with poor eyesight, but there are responsibilities that come with wearing them. -NST
Chicken pox hits adults harder
This is because a key immune response, which involves searching for viruses and destroying them, weakens with age.
Don't sniff at flu precautions
Scare highlights need for change in attitude towards flu patients. -ST
Cough and fever? It may be bacteria infection
Your 'flu' could be a mycoplasma infection, like the one that weakened Ms Wong for months. In serious cases, it can lead to pneumonia.
Pay attention to your feet
When your feet are in pain, what shoes should you wear? And are Crocs recommended for healthy feet?
'Western' med: Breathless in the middle of the night
A reader wakes up breathless at night because phlegm builds up, disrupting her sleep. Here's the 'Western' doc's reply.
TCM: Breathless in the middle of the night
A reader wakes up breathless at night because phlegm builds up, disrupting her sleep. Find out what the TCM physician says.
Does home tooth bleaching work?
Reader asks: My teeth have been yellow since I was young. Is there some product I can buy to fix it myself?
That painful lump called hernia
What are the symptoms and treatment method for this fairly common condition?
All about shoulder pains
Frozen shoulders are common. Here are some solutions to deal with the pain and stiffness.
Headaches: When pills offer no relief
Your brain could be giving you a headache to get you to take a painkiller.
Step up in footcare
Badly-fitting shoes - and oh yes, those killer heels - can lead to foot ailments and deformity.