Why Health Matters ?

I was actually thinking about killing this blog since there have so few readers. But then I figured maybe the information could be useful to...

A stroke is the brain's equivalent of a heart attack. It happens when the blood flow to the brain is suddenly disrupted. There are two m...

What is lung cancer ? The most basic unit in our body is the cell. Normally, cells divide to produce new cells only when needed. When cell g...

It's been officially studied ! A recent paper in the BJGP found that exercise helps to improve the quality of life in women. It may even...

Weight-loss advertisements try to sell so many different things, all targeted at getting people desperate to lose weight quickly and willing...

What is Coronary CT Angiography ? That's a real mouthful. It's actually a CT scan of the heart. It's a 64-slice scanner ( previo...

Information was taken from an original article first published in Singapore Medical Journal 2007; 48 (3) : 232 Comparative evaluation of ...

What are the causes of chest pain ? Many people fear that they are having a heart attack when they experience chest pain. There are many di...

Obesity ? Overweight ? Heavy bones ? What's the difference ? The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to a person’s overall body weigh...

What is the test ? A urine dipstick can be used to check for protein in the urine. A blood test can be done to check creatinine levels. Why ...