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Teenager dies of tuberculosis after misdiagnosis

A 15-year-old girl has died of tuberculosis (TB) after doctors accused her of being 'lovesick'. -Korea Herald/ANN

What are the common symptoms of active tuberculosis (TB)?

Symptoms depend on the organs affected. Some people may not develop any obvious symptoms. -TNP

I'm moving on for my sons, says eye-gouging victim

Ms Tina Nash had her eyes gouged out by her ex-boyfriend in a horrifying attack, but says that she is determined to "get on with life" for her boys. -TNP

Role models honoured at healthcare awards

61 healthcare professionals recognised for their courage, selflessness, compassion, humanity, dedication and steadfastness in ethics. -YourHealth, AsiaOne

1 in 5 SAF servicemen has asthma: Defence Minister

One in five Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen has asthma. However, Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen noted that most of these are mild cases. -YourHealth

6 myths about asthma

Here are some of the myths surrounding asthma and the medical evidence that proves otherwise. -The Star/ANN

Woman gets rid of big breasts

A 22-year-old Singaporean woman has undergone surgery to reduce the size of her breasts from G-cup to C-cup. -The Star/ANN

Stain, stain go away

There is a wide variety of treatments available for teeth-whitening purposes. -NST

Choc bods

Healthy people who exercise and also eat chocolate regularly tend to have a lower BMI. -AFP

Can two asexuals be happily married?

Two asexuals can be happily married, even if it means there's no (or very little) sex in the marriage. -YourHealth, AsiaOne

Hair today, gone tomorrow

General medical practitioners are now more aware of premature male balding. -The Star/ANN

S'pore scientist find mutation responsible for rare birth defect

Hamamy syndrome is a rare genetic disorder which is marked by abnormal facial features and defects in the heart, bone, blood and reproductive cells. -YourHealth

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He's special, able and moving people

Mr Kashif Edwards has suffered from a severe form of cerebral palsy since age one. But far from resigning himself to fate, he has started a movement to raise awareness about the disorder. -TNP

What, to me, is a good life

Nerio Alessandri founded TechnoGym in his garage in 1983. -NST

Dad cares for son in hospital while mum donates kidney to child

Parental dedication to their children's cause requires a lot of sacrifice on their part. -The Star/ANN

Taiwan treats Vietnamese woman with ageing disorder

The 28-year-old woman has the appearance of a 70-year-old, walking difficulties and other health problems.

Local actress Julie Wee shares personal brush with cancer

The results of a routine Pap smear screening in 2010 shocked Julie Wee. The 28-year-old actress and voiceover artiste had abnormal pre-cancer cells in her cervix. -YourHealth

Brought down to my knees

Dealing with things that are out of our control can be strange and terrifying at first. -NST

Coldplay frontman reveals struggle with tinnitus

Chris Martin said he would have used hearing protection if he had known better at the time. -TNP

'I was depressed and suicidal': Mandopop singer Fiona Sit

Hong Kong actress and singer Fiona Sit made a surprise revelation that she battled depression in 2009, and came close to killing herself one night. -YourHealth

Cancer survivor hopes to meet bone marrow saviour

Bone marrow recipient hopes to meet his guardian angel through the group that helped matched them. -TNP

Tan-crazy mom denies taking daughter, 5, into tanning booth

A New Jersey mom with a passion for tanning is facing a child endangerment charge for allowing her then 5-year-old daughter into a tanning booth. -Reuters

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