A condition that afflicts 75 percent of women at least once during their lives, yeast infections are a common annoyance to women around the world. Consultant obstetritian and gynaecologist, Dr. Helena Lim explains the causes behind it and the importance of balance and good health in the female reproductive system.

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No pain, no gain? That doesn't necessarily have to be the case any longer as more and more weight-loss options flood the market with some touting exercise, others diet, and for those seeking instant gratification, they go the path of diet pills. However, there is also the option of medical-based and supervised weight loss programs, offering a combination of laser, supplements, diet and fitness. Is this a passing fad or a permanent solution? We find out more with Dr. Hardeep Kaulsay and Dr. Mohd Abu Bakar Siddique. 

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There's been a flurry of discussion about colonic hydrotherapy recently with some shouting their praises from the rooftops while others more sedately insist that it may in fact do more harm than good. Perhaps the key to understanding the situation is to manage expectations. Helping us do that, by setting the record straight and separating fact from fiction is a certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Brian Wong. 

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To many people, being myopic is no big deal...it's almost become the norm in our country to wear glasses and not think any more of it. However, myopia could lead to more serious eye conditions later in life, has a huge overall economic cost and is, for all intents and purposes, incurable. Consultant ophthalmologist, Dr. Kenneth Fong explains the risks of myopia and why it's increasing in Malaysia.

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Halal integrity is an oft-discussed issue, but there is the little known fact that many supplements or components in supplements are actually derived from porcine ingredients, thereby rendering them distinctly not halal. In a quest to spread awareness amongst Muslims as well as those with dietary restrictions, The Halal Index Initiative investigates and spreads the word on halal supplements.

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Say the word acupuncture and the mind tends to leap to images of human porcupines, petrified with fear and needles stuck into strange places. However, it doesn't always have to be that way. Japanese acupuncture practitioner, Oran Kivity, explains the gentler side of acupuncture and its manifold benefits.

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Dr. Jeyaretnam sits down to speak with us on a condition that many of us find embarassing or unwilling to talk about: piles. We discuss its causes, operations and home measures. 

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The thought of not eating all day can feel like a shock to the system, but one of the ways to get around it is to continue practicing everything in moderation, according to senior dietitian Siti Farhath. She goes on to argue against making Ramadhan too much of a 'special occasion' saying it can lead to overindulgence. 

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Biological warfare, DNA alterations, artificial chromosomes, this has all become part and parcel of our lives as we move forward into the future. But what are the ramifications of playing 'Creator' especially as we tinker with the animals and plants we eat and use?

Dr. Michael K. Hansen, a biologist and ecological entomologist, speaks to us of the science behind the stories of glowing beagles and engineered salmon.

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When is a hearing aid absolutely necessary? Isn't it just cumbersome and unattractive? Does it have to be a permanent part of life? Consultant ENT surgeon, Dr. Lim Wye Keat answers these questions and more. 

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