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Study shows why it is so scary to lose money
An unusual study released on Monday explains why - the brain's fear center controls the response to a gamble. -Reuters
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Even third-hand smoke carries carcinogens
Third-hand smoke refers to tobacco residue clinging to surfaces. -AFP
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Even when treated, depression costs employers
Productivity costs related to depression persist even after patients receive treatment: study. -Reuters
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Beer is good for your bones?
Beer drinkers now have a good excuse to order another round - the brew may help keep bones strong. -Reuters
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Cervical cancer the most lethal for Thai women
Nine Thai women die every day from cervical cancer: deputy chief of the Medical Department. -The Nation/ANN
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Mood drug inhibits breast cancer medication: study
Researchers reported that when both medications are taken simultaneously, there's an increased risk of death. -AFP
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New cancer centre aims to cut waiting time
Multi-disciplinary approach means patients have more options in surgery. -myp
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Gee, wheeze is bad news
Younger children are more susceptible to bronchitis as they have smaller airways. -ST
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No relief in sight for constipation
If your bowel habits remain unsatisfactory, you should consult your doctor to get a proper evaluation. -ST
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Back to bare basics
Running barefoot is gaining popularity but experts recommend that it be done with caution to avoid injuries. -ST
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Look who's got cleavage
Men can get boobs due to hormonal imbalances or other medical conditions. -ST
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"Sticky" way to treat damaged arteries
S'porean PhD student has come up with another potential winner inspired by nature. -ST
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Sweet drinks up cancer risk
They have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer
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Cure for osteoporosis?
A once-a-day pill helped completely rebuild bone in rodents with severe osteoporosis. -Reuters
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2,000 hit by Papua New Guinea cholera outbreak: WHO
Poor water sanitation was making the disease hard to contain. -AFP
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US 'cavemen' seek raw truth
The Stone Age diet prioritizes seasonal fruit, lean meat, fish and very little intake of processed food, sugar, grains or dairy. -AFP
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China seizes more melamine-tainted milk powder
Nearly 100 tonnes of tainted milk powder may still be on shop shelves. -Reuters
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Cellphones and cancer: Ring of truth?
Brain tumours are known to take decades to develop. By then, it might be too late for you - or your child. -ST
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Study links oestrogen hormone therapy to asthma
The findings came from a major study involving almost 58,000 women in France over 12 years. -Reuters
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Men have key role in ending female circumcision
In Mali over 90 per cent of women between 15 and 49 years of age have been circumcised. -AFP
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Swine flu still out there, officials caution
Many Americans seem unconcerned and most believe the outbreak is over. -Reuters
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Doctors held over bleeding death in botched liver operation
The two doctors are accused of failing to prepare blood transfusions. -Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
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Men who eat soy may have lower lung cancer risk
Cells in the lung have properties that suggest they may respond to isoflavones in soy. -Reuters
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'Thought reading' brings hope for vegetative state patients
The technique could help doctors avoid making false diagnoses. -AFP
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Share your miracle touch
After 30 years of sharing the miracle behind crystal clear skin with the world, we now invite you to share your SK-II story with us. -Advertising feature
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Australian researchers put paid to "baby brain" myth
Researchers debunk myth that a women?s ability to think was impaired by pregnancy and mothering a newborn. -AFP
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5 healthy treats to pamper yourself with
Healthy eating doesn't mean depriving yourself of food that you love. -ST
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Varicose veins can be fixed
The simplest, though an uncomfortable option, is to wear special stockings. -tabla!
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Fitness trends among Dhakaites
Recently there has been a rising trend in the practices of yoga and pilates. -The Daily Star/ANN
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Frozen embryo gives birth to record
It is the first time a 10-year-old embryo has been used to successfully conceive a child in M'sia. -NST
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