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Hot days ahead: How to protect yourself, loved ones from heat-related illnesses

Heat-related illness occurs when the body fails to acclimatise to hot weather.

Hobby yourself into good health: The secret to joy, wellness and longevity

Hobbies have less to do with a specific activity, and more to do with the act of having one that is enjoyable.

How to prepare for life-changing medical news

Medics must always maintain ongoing disclosure of evolving clinical matters, however bad.

From intern to consultant: How to know who's treating you in hospitals

Medical students have limited responsibility for direct patient care. Your permission for their presence during consultations should always be sought.

Get out this October and learn more about breast cancer, get screened

Following medical evaluation for suspicious breast changes, the majority of women will not be diagnosed with breast cancer.

The wellness trap: Use common sense, not your wallet

Wellness may mean different things to different people. However, it is simply defined as practicing healthy habits to attain better health.

What you must do before eating raw fruits and vegetables

So there are plenty of reasons to wash up your fruits and veggies before you eat them.

How weight lifting can add years to your life

Almost everyone is aware of the recommendation for about 150 minutes of moderate exercises, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercises, per week.

DIY health: How to perform medical tests at home

For you to do any medical self-testing, you need to cater to some basics.

Someone tell Gen Z couple: Contraceptives are not for generating hits

I didn’t see it coming. The new contraceptive wasn’t going to be visible on any of her body parts.

What you should know when dealing with medical professionals

Most people are conversant with “human rights”, referring to the inherent entitlements to us simply because they are humans.