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Stomach 'tied up', he now eats less
Six years back, Mr Wong weighed 132kg at 1.75m tall, with a body fat content of 49.6 per cent.
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Don't blame it all on mum and dad
If we are happy, successful, loving and loveable, then it is congratulations to Mum and Dad. But if not, we point the finger at them.
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Hitching a ride into body for treatment
Injecting a tiny robot into the body to fix a health problem from within? It may soon not be science fiction.
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Khaw reveals income tiers for means testing
All S'poreans earning below $3,200 a month will continue to enjoy full hospital subsidies.
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Obesity among youths up, but say no to liposuction: MOH
Unconfirmed feedback of liposuction being done in some outpatient clinics, said Minister of state for health.
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More doctors, nurses for public hospitals in next 5 years
Their numbers are set to go up by 40 per cent - and they will be paid more.
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Severely milk-allergic kids can be desensitised
After a year, more than one-third of allergic children in a desensitisation programme became completely tolerant to cow's milk.
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HIV-positive Japan MP says getting married
MP who was infected through tainted blood is marrying a journalist/anchorwoman.
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Mentally ill shoplifter gets second chance
Road to recovery for a kleptomaniac - someone with an irresistable impulse to steal - not a straight one, said appeal judge.
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Doctor 55min late but not a word of apology
Reader registers unhappiness through hospital feedback box in January but hospital has yet to reply. |
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Eye disease made him quit job
Staring at the computer screen 15 hours a day left his eyes tired, and he feared it would hasten his vision loss.
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Nurse almost carries out wrong procedure on child. SGH says sorry
It was only because the alert parent intervened that the procedure was not carried out. |
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Arthritis pill cuts heart attack risk: study
Using methotrexate for one year cut the risk of heart attack by 18 per cent, risk of stroke by 11 per cent.
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Doing dull chores could improve sex life
Sharing the household chores is linked to higher levels of marital satisfaction.
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3-year-old dies after HK hospital sends her home
The doctors at the emergency room said she would be okay, but girl's condition worsened 10 hours later.
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Space crunch in Orchard pushes docs to Novena
Migration could turn Novena into S'pore's newest centre for private health services.
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She's living new life, thanks to donor rule
Just 33, artiste Andrea De Cruz lives with the concern her life will expire in 20 years' time.
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Hospital delays likely during exam period
Take note of these dates this month, when final-year medical students at NUS will diagnose real patients.
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10 cases of hand, foot and mouth reported in Johor
At least four victims were children under the age of two.
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SGH team discovers cause for Alzheimer's
They find out what causes the build-up of plaque in the brain, which disrupts vital brain functions.
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HK closes all primary schools as flu claims three lives
Deaths bring back nightmare of Sars.
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Pacemakers at danger from hackers
They could reprogramme the devices, thus stealing personal data or causing it to malfunction.
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Stop smoking when pregnant for happier babies: study
Women who can spare their unborn children the harmful effects of tobacco are also likely to make better mothers.
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Japan's surrogate mothers emerge from shadows
Their actions come amid a debate over surrogate births as Japan considers banning surrogacy.
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Skin shortage
Last year, there was only one donor - skin is needed in case of mass casualties from an accident or terrorist attack.
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Hong Kong faces anger, worries over flu handling
Outbreak has left four children dead and led the city to close all primary schools and kindergartens.
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HK flu outbreak 'seasonal': WHO
No evidence to link HK flu cases to Sars despite outbreak that killed four.
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Eye doc solves infection puzzle
Discovery could save sight of dozens of patients in S'pore each year.
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Pain relief
To release their frustrations, some teens turn to self-cutting - which can produce a high similar to that from heroin.
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I cut myself when I'm upset
Julia would use a penknife to cut her ankle, feeling satisfied only after she drew blood. Her parents never found out. |
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Southern health officials maintain influenza vigil
South China's Guangdong province is on alert after flu killed four children recently in neighbouring HK.
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I bought blades in bulk
Runny's parents found out she was cutting herself when they found Runny trying to wash bloodstains from her clothes.
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Delay after delay in IncomeShield claim
Reader recounts nightmare in trying to get NTUC Income to respond to his claim for his deceased mother's medical costs.
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Secondary schools hit by fear of outbreaks
Four in Hong Kong have closed voluntarily so far, following government's closure of all primary schools and kindergartens.
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Flu kills 600 in S'pore each year
Many die not from the virus, but from complications arising from a bad flu bout. -ST
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More suffering from end-stage kidney failure
More than 1,000 people in S'pore lost the use of their kidneys in 2006; about 400 of them died within a year.
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Case targets obesity and unhealthy fast food
The nudge from Case comes as Singaporean waistlines bulge, with 6.9 per cent of adults obese in 2004.
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Baby fever
Fever is a common childhood symptom, but there are times when it can be a cause for serious concern. |
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French court rejects disfigured woman's euthanasia plea
Diagnosed with a rare tumour, Chantal Sebire has said she did not want to prolong her "atrocious" suffering.
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Guide to healthy eating for children and teens
Many of today?s chronic diseases and some cancers have a strong link to diet and lifestyle. Start them early on the right track.
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Bird flu may mutate to human form in Indonesia
Human death rate from bird flu there is the highest in the world, said a UN official.
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Bring back mahjong? Most CCs not game
Despite police green light, they're still not re-adopting game that can help elderly stay mentally sharp. |
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China's Hep B carriers face gloomy future
Ignorance and relentless misleading ads by drugmakers hvae led to strong discrimination against them.
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HPB to launch year-long initiative to promote mental wellness
It highlights the benefits of paying attenton to and taking care of one's personal relationships.
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French woman dies after losing euthanasia case
Her face swollen, distorted by rare tumour in sinuses, Chantal Sebire had won the compassion of many French people.
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Heterosexuals now at risk
HIV, Aids is spreading among young women and those in heterosexual relationships in M'sia.
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Folate helps keep men's sperm normal: study
It helps reduce a sperm defect that can cause failure to conceive, up to a third of miscarriages and Down's syndrome in children.
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Late-night light helps keep morning workouts cool
It could keep body temperature low during early morning physical exertion and reduce chances of overheating.
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Easier money in aesthetic medicine?
A doctor can charge up to $500 for each skin whitening injection - far more than for treating a patient for cold.
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Pain in the knee? Stem cell surgery can offer relief
That is, if you can afford the $15,000 operation fee.
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Her five-cent size mole turned out to be Stage 3 melanoma
The persistent swelling from a bleeding mole led Jane to discover she had a potentially fatal form of skin cancer.
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MOH to issue rules on high risk procedures
Guidelines will outline which doctors can perform the procedures, the training they need, & where they can be done. -ST
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Health Ministry explains stand on aesthetic practices
It sent a circular today to all doctors as media reports last week might have 'presented an inaccurate picture'.
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Seach for the happiest person
Three resort- and hotel-stay prizes are up for grabs.
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Kit to test over ten flu strains in humans now on sale
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Bangladesh kills 200,000 fowl to stop bird flu
Disease has forced the killing of more than 1.5 million birds there since March last year. -Reuters
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The sexual evolution
While not everybody is doing it in Indonesia, at least they are talking about it.
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Facial treatment ends in nightmare for M'sian bank exec
Treatment left her once clear skin covered with acne and scars. |
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When hospitals cannot wait
Many children with congenital heart defects turn up with referral letters and little money, hoping for immediate surgery. -NST
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Little Joshiah dies 6 days after having flu
Father believes 13-month-old son died of same bug that claimed the lives of three children in HK's recent flu scare. |
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Sex-drug sales go underground
Afraid of raids, sellers have kept their goods hidden and become more discreet. -ST
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Doctors on wheels
They take to the road and make house calls so that patients can rest easy.
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Art or mutilation?
Some young people are putting their lives on the line to stand out with bizarre body modifications.
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More turn to Viagra to get it up
Before the little blue pill that could, men with erectile dysfunction had to rely on uncomfortable alternatives. |
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Money in plastic
What are the typical salaries for specialists in various disciplines?
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HIV cases could jump by more than 150% in Asia by 2020: UN report
Aids most likely cause of death and work days lost among 15-to-44-year-olds in Asia.
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Good move or bad? You decide
Will aesthetic treatments turn you into beauty or beast? Find out from some who've gone through these unproven treatments.
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Incentives for docs in M'sia working overtime
Payments would allow more patients to seek treatment at certain health clinics after office hours.
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Main culprit for latest HFMD cases more deadly
Strain EV71 is known to lead to complications such as infection of the brain, heart, and lungs.
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HFMD: 585 hit last week, childcare centres on alert
Singapore is on the verge of a outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease - the bane of parents. |
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Medical profession's credibility at stake: SAM
Full text of the Society for Aesthetic Medicine's media release about the recent uproar over aesthetic medicine.
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Many patients refuse routine HIV test at CGH
More than half of the men and nearly three quarters of the women say no; believe themselves too old, at low risk. |
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35 million users
The coming of Viagra could have helped save men from the stigma of having erectile dysfunction.
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M'sian docs to go on dispensing medicine
Health Minister has denied press story that doctors will not be allowed to dispense medicine soon. -The Star
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I looked like an alien
Medicine allergy caused swelling around eyes, affecting his vision.
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Women's reluctance to carry condom increases risk
Seven of 10 Singapore women polled believed it is a man's job to provide contraceptives.
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Heart of the matter
Singapore can expect "far larger volumes of chronic diseases such as diabetes", said SM Goh.
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NHC stent patient's hearty recovery
Mr Chiang was alarmed when his heart started beating rapidly and irregularly. His blood pressure was dangerously high.
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No loss in business for aesthetic docs, beauticians
This is despite the Health Ministry's warning about untested aesthetic treatments.
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