GN Focus | Health Care

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    Monday Jan 23

    Need for cover

    GN Focus weighs the benefits and risks of buying private health insurance and makes a case for an informed decision

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    Monday Jan 23

    A new kick to life

    Ismail Youkana hopes to realise his dream of playing football with his mates after a complex surgical procedure sets his bow leg right

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    Monday Jan 23

    Time to lose weight

    New Year's resolutions broken already? We list seven diets to get back on track after the holiday bingeing

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    Monday Jan 23

    A reformed character?

    Our reviewer tries out Reformer Pilates in the quest for pain-free perfection

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    Monday Jan 23

    Sight check

    As almost 80 per cent of all visual impairment can be avoided or cured, the emphasis should be on early detection

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    Monday Jan 23

    Getting to the root of the problem

    Does it make sense for children with deciduous teeth to have a root canal treatment? GN Focus investigates

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    Monday Jan 23

    Under friendly fire

    As the immune system turns on healthy tissues, the body has to defend itself against a range of autoimmune diseases

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    Monday Jan 23

    Tackling tech injuries

    The flip side of technological advancements are ailments such as Texter's Thumb and Mobile Phone Elbow. Here's how you can tackle them