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HEALTH

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Cover Story

Diseases and their names

Many people have lent their names to well-known medical conditions.

Health At Large

The Doctor says

A cautionary sign

Transient ischaemic attack is a warning sign that a stroke may just be around the corner.

Positive Parenting

Best practice

Vaccinating your child against pneumococcus is the best way of preventing the disease.

Alternatives

Art Of Healing

Shaolin YiJinJing Qigong

YiJinJing is a set of ‘hard’ qigong exercises which strengthen the muscles and tendons, nourish the internal organs, as well as unblock qi stagnation/blockages and improve its intensity and flow.

January 25, 2012

Sight savers

On board the Flying Eye Hospital that circles the globe to fight preventable blindness.

A caring start

A new programme aims to empower nurses and midwives to provide more effective care to mothers as well as play a more important role in building patient relationship.

Tell Me About

Testing livers

How to interpret liver function tests.

January 22, 2012

Cover Story

Tradition and nutrition

Chinese New Year is when we partake in all sorts of delicious traditional food, but remember to keep an eye on your diet.

Health At Large

Age Well

Options for prostate cancer

What’s next when a man is diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer?

Women's World

Stealthy inflammation

Continuous low-level inflammation that occurs at the cellular level in the body results in the immune system responding in an excessive and inappropriate manner.

A fruitful year

Collaborative efforts are needed to promote nutrition science and healthy eating.

January 18, 2012

Weight woes in diabetes

Those with diabetes are encouraged to take control of their health and to make lifestyle changes, now.

January 15, 2012

Cover Story

Living right

An expert in innovative approaches for the prevention and treatment of obesity spills the beans on what really makes children obese, and shares tips for healthier living.

Getting the energy without overeating

THE more physically active your child is, the more energy he or she will need each day.