What is hantavirus, which killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman's wife?
This rare infection is spread through the droppings of certain rodents.
Think you have bad breath?
This odorous condition can affect both your self-esteem and social interactions.
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.
Weight loss can cause hair loss, temporarily
This common but temporary cause of hair loss is due to a shock to the body system.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘Help, I have a breast lump!’
Not all breast lumps are cancerous, although some benign ones might require treatment too.
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.
What are diseases that end with 'pox'?
There are many types of infections that end with the word ‘pox’, ranging from smallpox to mpox.
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.

