Living Well

‘One in a million’ salivary gland cancer took away her sense of taste

Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.

How do ultra-processed foods affect the gut?

Emerging evidence has linked ultra-processed foods to poor gut health.

Why does drinking mess with my emotions?

Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day.

Do you really need to wash new clothes before wearing them?

New clothes often contain a variety of substances that can irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions, said a dermatologist.

Can you prevent or reverse grey hair?

FILE — For something so universal, graying remains oddly mysterious. (Flora Hanitijo/The New York Times)

Keep that toilet break to 10 minutes: 4 things to know about haemorrhoids

Chronic constipation induces people to strain in order to move their bowels and increases the risk of haemorrhoids.

What you need to know about hernias

Around 27 per cent of men will develop groin hernias at some point in their lives, according to a 2017 study.

Cabbage is a nutrient powerhouse

There are hundreds of cabbage varieties, but some of the most common are green, red, napa, savoy and bok choy.

‘How low can you go?’: The shifting guidelines for blood pressure control

The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down.

Can hyperbaric oxygen therapy help you live longer?

Originally used to treat lung disease, as well as decompression sickness in scuba divers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has recently emerged as an upscale wellness treatment.

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