Diphtheria
Diphtheria (dif-THEER-e-uh) is a serious bacterial infection usually affecting the mucous membranes of your nose and throat. Diphtheria typically causes [...]
Q & A: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
I’m in my early 40s. Few months ago, I had a sore throat after a drinking session with my friends. [...]
Lend Your Ears A Listening Ear
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Don’t forget to include a hearing test in your upcoming health check! Hearing is an essential part of our [...]
The Source of Silence: Common Causes of Tinnitus
In the previous article, we have identified the types of tinnitus and the treatments available. What are some of the [...]
Age-Related Hearing Loss: Presbycusis
There are many different forms of hearing loss and by far the most common form is age-related hearing loss. [...]
Stop The Ringing in Your Ears: Tinnitus
"Do you experience ringing in the ears?" "It’s probably more than just your imagination." Tinnitus is not a disease, but [...]
Q & A: Stroke
Question: My female friend had a stroke recently. She is in her 60s and slightly overweight, so she tries to exercise [...]
Guard Your Liver Against Hepatitis!
Hepatitis can be prevented if you take extra precautions. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe from infection: Preventing [...]
Q & A: Angina
Question A friend of mine, who is in his 60s, was hospitalised a few weeks ago due to complaints of [...]
Q & A: Oral Cancer
Question Recently, I came across an article that touched on oral cancer. I was worried if I would be at [...]
Fight Dengue Fever
Did you know that there are four strands of the Dengue Fever that can affect you? Read on to know more. [...]
Zika & You
We cover four quick facts and three easy precautions we can take to protect ourselves from this deadly virus. The [...]
The Mysteries of Malaria.
According to the Ministry of Health Singapore, there were 47 cases of malaria in the year 2015 with 1 fatality. [...]
Silver Years, The Prime of Your Life
The ageing process slows down physical and cognitive functions to some extent. However, when such degeneration becomes more apparent, it [...]