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What is hantavirus, which killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife?

This rare infection is spread through the droppings of certain rodents.

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Think you have bad breath?

This odorous condition can affect both your self-esteem and social interactions.

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All about the flu: From mild to deadly

There are many types of influenza viruses, some of which infect humans and some that don't.

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Weight loss can cause hair loss, temporarily

This common but temporary cause of hair loss is due to a shock to the body system.

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This fatty acid may be the bad guy when it comes to ultraprocessed foods

It is suspected to be a source of the ill health this type of foods can potentially trigger.

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‘Why do you keep criticising me?’

Many people tend to take criticism as a personal attack, even though it may not be meant that way.

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When there is calcium in the arteries

The deposition of this mineral on plaques in our heart arteries can contribute to chest pain and heart attacks.

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Locked-in syndrome: When you're paralysed, but still aware

This condition mimics a coma, but the person is actually conscious and aware of what’s going on around them.

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‘Help, I have a breast lump!’

Not all breast lumps are cancerous, although some benign ones might require treatment too.

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This neurodegenerative disease killed Dr Lee Wei Ling, Lee Kuan Yew's daughter

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare neurodegenerative disease that currently has no cure.

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What are diseases that end with 'pox'?

There are many types of infections that end with the word ‘pox’, ranging from smallpox to mpox.

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Is it possible to reverse ageing?

While scientists are looking into ways to do this, we can take our own steps to try and age more healthily.

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