What is asthma?
Asthma is a common chronic lung disease with two main causes: inflammation and airway constriction. -AsiaOne
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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
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Do you have thyroid disease?
International Thyroid Awareness Week falls on May 25-31 and aims to increase awareness of thyroid diseases.
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The quirky body: Part 2
We continue on what lies behind 10 of your body quirks.
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The quirky body: Part 1
Doctors explain what lies behind 10 of your body quirks and whether they affect your health in any way.
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Heed body signals
Feeling dizzy? Abdominal pains? Your body could be alerting you to a more serious health problem.
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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
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Chicken pox hits adults harder
This is because a key immune response, which involves searching for viruses and destroying them, weakens with age.
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Don't sniff at flu precautions
Scare highlights need for change in attitude towards flu patients. -ST
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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.
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Pay attention to your feet
When your feet are in pain, what shoes should you wear? And are Crocs recommended for healthy feet?
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'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.
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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.
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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?
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That painful lump called hernia
What are the symptoms and treatment method for this fairly common condition?
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All about shoulder pains
Frozen shoulders are common. Here are some solutions to deal with the pain and stiffness.
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Headaches: When pills offer no relief
Your brain could be giving you a headache to get you to take a painkiller.
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Step up in footcare
Badly-fitting shoes - and oh yes, those killer heels - can lead to foot ailments and deformity.
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