Thursday, May 23 2013, 02:32 AM

Body and soul

Health Sense: Understanding Asian lymphomas

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, simply put, a cancer of the immune system.

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  • Health sense: Bunions and other toe deformities

    The Hallux valgus (bunion) is the most common foot deformity. A bunion is a bony protrusion on the side of the big toe and is a common source of pain…

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  • Singapore national eye center looks to closer ties with Indonesia

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    The Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) last week invited journalists from Indonesia, including Vincent Lingga from The Jakarta Post, for a two day visit and briefing from its renowned ophthalmologists.…

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  • Mayapada Hospital opens, aims to help spur medical tourism in RI

    When a patient walks into the newly opened Mayapada Hospital in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, they are more likely to feel as if they have just walked into a hotel…

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  • Health Sense: How to treat brain and spinal tumors

    Brain and spinal tumors damage the central nervous system and cause severe disability, even death, if undetected and left untreated. The number of people diagnosed with these tumors is on…

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  • Health sense: Various treatments to cure cellulite

    Cellulite is a very annoying and unappealing skin change, which can affect women at a tender age after puberty. The condition often deteriorates if one puts on weight or does…

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  • Health sense: Clear and brilliant skin is possible at any age

    One of the most visible assets of a woman is her skin. It says a lot about her; it tells people how well she takes care of herself, how much…

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  • Rehab centers: Love, pray, understanding

    Drug rehabilitation centers are often thought of as unhygienic places with screaming patients locked up against their will.

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  • World class chefs

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    240 chefs from 25 countries, representing 5 continents and 300 stars from the Michelin Guide, pose with French chef Alain Ducasse, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his restaurant Le…

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  • When diet is not enough

    When was the last time you exercised? Have you checked your weight and also your body mass index (BMI) lately? If you haven’t, probably it is time for you to…

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  • Health sense: Clear and brilliant skin is possible at any age

    One of the most visible assets a woman has is her skin. It says a lot about her. It tells people how well a woman takes care of herself, how…

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