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Childhood Hair Loss: Causes and Treatment Options for Parents
By Family & Life // March 2014 issue We sit down with TK Trichokare to find out the reasons behind children’s hair loss and what parents can do to get to the root of the problem. Tweet Seeing a child start losing his or her hair in large clumps can be a scary sight for…
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Ethical Debates and Medical Advancements in Egg Freezing in Singapore
By Family & Life // February 2014 issue Singapore’s ageing population problems are well-documented and there have been many debates regarding the best ways to increase the birth rate. One of the methods include ethically controversial egg freezing. Tweet Rarely highlighted in the Singaporean media, the egg freezing process is slowly gaining prominence in many…
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Benefits and Considerations of Hydro-birthing: Water Birth Explained
By Neu Weetee // January 2014 issue We talk to gynaecologists about the advantages and disadvantages of giving birth in water, also known as hydro-birthing. Tweet Giving birth is often associated with the proud joys of attaining parenthood. Sometimes, however, the fear of pain and complications may get in the way. Water birth, which refers…
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The History and Science of Trichology: Hair Care Explained
By Farhan Shah // June 2014 issue Believe it or not, trichology is a scientific and medical practice that has more than a century of history and research. We delve into the art and science of trichology, dispel many of the myths associated with it, and check out one of Singapore’s leading trichological centres –…
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Effective Brain Training Activities for Children
By Farhan Shah // October 2014 issue We spend a day in the classrooms, spotting faces and counting dots, because our middle brains, just like the muscles in our body, need to be trained. It’s actually loads of fun. Tweet The four young children are staring intently at the projected image on the large screen,…
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Understanding and Managing Childhood Allergies
By Farhan Shah // October 2014 issue Childhood is an amazing period of fun, learning and discovery. Unfortunately, the bane of allergies can dampen this vibrant growing years. We explore the world of sneezes, rashes and itches with pharmaceutical expert Xepa-Soul Pattinson. Tweet We’ve landed a man on the moon and learned how to split…
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Insights from Baby Sleep Experts on the Science of a Baby’s Golden Sleep
By Farhan Shah // July 2014 issue Sleep is incredibly important to a baby’s development, yet is shrouded in misinformation, fallacies and old wives’ tales. We speak to two baby sleep experts, Dr Luci Wiggs and Rachel Waddilove, about the science of a baby’s snooze, specifically the Golden Sleep. Tweet How Much Sleep Does a…
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The Implications and Ethics of Designer Babies and Genetic Manipulation
By Family & Life // March 2014 issue In the 1997 science fiction film Gattaca, the future is presented as a society where babies’ traits are genetically manipulated. Almost two decades later, this might actually become a reality. We explore the implications. Tweet Thirty-six years ago, the first human to be conceived in a petri…
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What Are the Common Ingredients Found in Your Shampoo Bottle?
By Family & Life // April 2014 issue Ever try scanning the ingredient list on your shampoo bottle? It looks like English but the words don’t resemble anything you know or recognise. We break down the different chemicals most commonly found in off-the-shelf shampoos and tell you what they all mean, with help from TK…
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The Science Behind Infantile Amnesia Explained
By Farhan Shah // December 2014 issue We take a look at the science behind infantile amnesia. Tweet Every time I bring a date home to meet the parents, my mother will enthusiastically crack open the large white cupboard at the living room to retrieve the family photo albums, the ones featuring me with a…