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Two more die after illegal sex drug use
S'pore's Health Sciences Authority said four men have died so far, with 22 more cases since April 25. - The Straits Times


HIV man didn't tell teen partner
In the first case of its kind, a chef with HIV was charged for having oral sex with a teen without first informing him of the risks.
What's in our drinking water: Toxins in mother's milk
Certain enviromental toxins dissolve well in fat and can stay in body parts with a lot of fat, like breasts, for a long time.
Get subsidised health screening at neighbourhood GP
Those aged 40 and above will get a letter to go for screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels.
China hails doctor for raising HFMD virus alarm
State media compared Dr Liu to a doctor who helped lead the fight against the deadly Sars virus.
Diabetes can't stop this tattoo lover
'I want to prove to myself that diabetes can't stop me from doing things I like,' said project manager Rebekah Kong.
All-out plan to make Malaysia herbal hub
Medicinal plants identified as one of the main commodities to make M'sia a centre for herbal product development.
100 'state-of-the-art' ambulances for hospitals
Emergency room staff can help treat patients when they are on their way in the ambulance, which may save more lives.
She gulps down two bottles of soy sauce
Autistic woman died from the act, has a history of bingeing.
Condom use: What they say
Find out what members of the religious community in Malaysia have to say about sex and condom use.
Getting them to use it is the hardest part
It is the most widely used contraceptive in Malaysia, and yet no one is supposed to talk about it.
Stop running 'educational' adverts: HSA
HSA says the campaigns are really thinly veiled ads, which are banned here; some also use scare tactics.
More than 700 adults infected with HFMD since January
While adults develop immunity over the years, 7% of the 10,490 HFMD cases so far this year were adults.
HFMD spreads in China, claims 27th victim
The number of infections has climbed to nearly 16,000, state-run media reported.
Doctors in China punished for deadly virus outbreak: Xinhua
They profiteered with fake treatments or did not give proper treatments to those with HFMD.
Virulent strain affects 1 in 4 sick children
The rise is worrying, but Health Ministry says no need for all pre-schools to close.
No increase in weekly HFMD cases: MOH
The Ministry of Health reported a total of 1,465 cases in the week ending May 3.
Don't let ineffective vaccine stop you from taking flu jab
Puzzled how you still caught the flu despite vaccination? Read up on strains common to where you travel to.
Had a flu jab? It's only 44% effective
Least effective vaccine in 10 years, it doesn't match most of flu strains now circulating.
 
   

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