He waited 15 years...and got nothing
As of last year, the kidney queue stands at 555 people, including 118 Muslims.
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Snooze your way to health
Power naps can lower stress, help one stay more alert and active. |
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Lose no sleep over breathless-sleep spells
A new apnea graph study available here is cheaper and can be done at home.
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Study finds smokers have higher risk of dementia
Smokers over the age of 55 were 50% more likely to develop dementia than similar non-smokers.
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China vows to clean up toxins amid food scares
Promises stiff action against guilty farmers, producers.
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Most people infected with dengue go undiagnosed
Only 1 of 5 in S'pore might be diagnosed with the disease: study. |
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Anxiety over pregnancy linked to premature birth
They could be up to 3 times more likely to deliver prematurely.
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Singapore sees 6th dengue death
Victim was an 84-year-old Eurasian man. |
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Cough syrup withdrawn from shelves in Singapore
There was a "very low" risk of cardiac arrhythmia: study
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Mattel plans third Chinese toy recall: report
This time, it involves a Fisher-Price toy and accessories to a Barbie playset.
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One man's genes show DNA is still a mystery
The biggest surprise? We are lot more different from each other than we thought.
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3rd anti-dengue mission to Bukit Batok cluster
It is now the largest single cluster in S'pore in the last 9 years.
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55% of people in S'pore die in hospitals: Minister
Most would rather die at home and govt is looking into obstacles that hinder this. -ST
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What is CPR and where can you learn it?
About 30,000 people here receive CPR training every year.
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Tooth loss linked to higher heart disease risk
Bacteria in the mouth may enter bloodstream, scientists speculate.
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Uterus lining involved in obese women's infertility
Excess weight could exert effects on the ovaries or the endometrium.
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Global warming could mean more heart problems
Rust develops faster at warm temperatures; so does atherosclerosis, says doc.
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Dying at home: Changing the rules?
S'pore's Health Ministry is moving into new territory - death.
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Dengue Central
While most of S'pore had a drop in cases, the area saw 48 last month, up from 25 in July.
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Malaysia declares itself bird flu-free
It has had no outbreaks for 3 months.
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Dengue cases up again after a 4-week drop
Of 211 cases reported last week, 11 came from the Bukit Batok cluster.
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Disney to test toys independently
This follows the 3 high-profile recalls by Mattel.
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7th dengue death in S'pore
Latest victim is a 53-year-old Chinese woman from Bedok Reservoir Road.
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Diabetes drugs pose heart risks
Actos cuts the risk of heart attack; Avandia raises it: study
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Peanut butter project saves starving African children
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S'pore fares worst in sore throat ailments
S'pore tops a global online survey with most number of people getting sore-throat.
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Coxsackie virus behind recent sore eyes cases
No. infected in S'pore hit epidemic level early this month.
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Help! My baby's turned blue
Edaline Tan was born at 27 weeks. Her mother tells of the countless times her little girl turned blue before doctors reconstructed her airway.
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Edaline's windpipe reconstruction
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Stinky? It's not his sweat, it's your nose
What makes one man smell like vanilla to some, like urine to others?
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Knee arthritis may be sign of early lung cancer
You smoke and you have unexplained athritis in just one knee? A chest x-ray may be in order.
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Breakthrough antibiotic treatment for TB
Cuts treatment time for the highly infectious disease from 6 months to just 4.
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Pfizer unveils new anti-Aids drug
Selzentry helps HIV patients stay healthy for longer: study.
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Successful vaccine may come with a price: 'superbug' ear infections
Doctors report discovering the first such germ that is resistant to all drugs approved to treat childhood ear infections.
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Bone drug Reclast cuts deaths, new fractures in elderly patients
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China confirms bird flu outbreak
Culls 36,130 ducks from Guangzhou; HK suspends imports from Guangdong province.
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Get the full lasik picture
Does improved lasik technology mean 6/6 vision for those with high myopia?
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The big mosquito buzz at Bukit Batok
What makes this area so dengue-prone?
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What can be done to fight mosquitoes?
Check out what's on offer from Rentokil Pest Control.
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Daily anti-HIV pill could save millions from infection: study
Tenofovir could cut new infections by a whopping 74% over a decade in a rosy situation.
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Cells that make sperm make stem cells, too
Studies done in mice suggest men may house their own medical repair kit. -Reuters
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Dengue claims 8th death in S'pore
Victim is a 60-year-old woman who lived in Jurong East, a dengue hotspot.
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National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign 2007 - Fringe activities
Find out how you can improve your mental wellbeing with this Saturday's activities at the S'pore Botanic Gardens.
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Singapore to attract more foreign doctors
Like most developed countries, it is facing a shortage of doctors. |
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Specialist centres: preparing for the next lap
New specialist centres could include centres for geriatric care or infectious diseases.
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Congolese no longer kiss as Ebola seems to spread
Doctors tell the population of Kampungu, Western Kasai province, not to even shake hands.
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15,800 S'poreans have no CPF funds for medical bills
But those with spouses and children can tap their combined Medisave accounts to meet their own health-care needs.
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More docs trained abroad working in S'pore
This as the number of medical degrees being recognised increases. |
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A day at IMH: Where the daily routine is everything
Patients there do not adapt well to change, preferring to take solace in a predictable routine.
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Melbourne's success story: Spot them early
Encourage young people to come in; help more, medicate less; perhaps even increase intake of fish oil.
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S'pore's pilot programme to look out for signs of psychosis
IMH's programme identifies early those who show signs of psychosis and treats them.
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'I was a spy in S'pore'
John appears like a successful young man in his early 30s. He has attempted suicide over 20 times.
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Parents of patients may need as much help
Sometimes, it is difficult to tell who the patient is: the parent or the child.
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When stress pushed Desiree over the edge
Desiree, 16, is a pretty, effervescent teen with leadership qualities. She kept hearing a voice that told her to jump off a building.
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Mum spotted the warning signs in time
Kum Loong had just started his second year at polytechnic. He told her mother he could read people's minds.
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When and where to get help
FAQ on schizophrenia
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Breaking out of the mental prison
Every day, a child is born in Singapore who will suffer from schizophrenia.
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Merck halts testing of Aids vaccine
In a disappointing setback for the medical industry, the vaccine failed to work in a large international test.
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$88m boost for mental health care
S'pore govt targets for 200 psychiatrists by 2015.
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Flu vaccine for 1,000 needy residents
The vaccines were donated by GlaxoSmithKline.
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S'pore joins global cord blood network
Patients here suffering from several blood diseases will get better chance of survival.
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Bird flu test results in less than 30 mins
Scientists in S'pore say their mini-lab will shore up defences against any flu pandemic.
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Ladies, put on your running shoes
There's been a small explosion of women-only sports events in S'pore.
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Healing in US churches
Experts estimate between 7,000 and 11,000 churches and some synagogues have nurses.
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Govt to spend $2b for more clinics, hospitals
This is for a population growing at a 'shocking rate'.
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"Building hardware, software and heartware"
Speech by Minister of Health, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, on the plan for Singapore's health care infrastructure.
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Deep-voiced men likely to have more children
A deep voice may be linked to higher levels of testosterone: study
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Toy recalls: Thomas & Friends now
Recalled toys contain high levels of lead in their surface paint.
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Toilet talk serious business for Singapore's sanitation evangelist
Sceptics soon realise his "toilet talk" is no joke, says World Toilet Organisation founder Jack Sim.
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About the cancers and conditions tested
Find out more about the screening activities at the My Happy Healthy Family campaign.
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Some cancers up divorce risk
These include cancers of the testicles and cervix.
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Heart Fair 2007 - Event info
Find out what's happening at VivoCity on the weekend of 29 Sept.
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