5 Tips of Hypertension Lifestyle Management
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)? High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pushing against our blood vessel walls is consistently high. It is often called the “silent killer” because one may not be aware that anything is wrong, but the damage is occurring within the body. It is generally defined as a […]
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, or TB for short, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB can occur in any part of the body, but it most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB). TB, which affects other organs outside the lungs, such as lymph nodes, bone or brain (extrapulmonary TB) is less common. How Does TB Spread? TB […]
What You Need to Know About Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. The dengue virus is transmitted by the mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti, and is characterised by high fever, rash, and muscle and joint pains. Apart from the dengue virus, the Aedes aegypti also transmits chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika. It […]
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a viral disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus (MPV). It is a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus family that includes other conditions such as cowpox, horsepox, smallpox (variola), and vaccinia viruses. MPV was first discovered in monkeys in 1958, although rodents are now seen as the probable main animal […]
What is a faecal occult blood test?
A faecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden blood in your stool sample. It is a common screening method for colorectal cancer or other underlying conditions that cause bleeding in the digestive tract. As FOBT can only detect the presence of blood, additional tests will be required to determine the source of the bleeding. What happens […]
Five simple steps to maintain a healthy kidney
What does a healthy kidney do? The kidney performs vital roles to keep our body in healthy balance. It regulates body fluid levels, filters waste products and toxins from the blood, produces hormones that help keep blood pressure in check, activates vitamin D to maintain good bone structure, keeps our body minerals like sodium, potassium […]
What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer
Every year, the world commemorates Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November to increase awareness on the disease. Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. In Singapore, it is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer (15.1%) and the third most commonly diagnosed cancer (7.6%) among Singaporean men and women. Lung cancer has the highest cancer mortality rate (27.1%) among Singaporean men and the second highest cancer […]
Learn how you can manage migraine attacks
Migraine is one of the most common and severe types of headaches. It usually occurs on one side of the head, but may spread to the other side. It can also occur on both sides simultaneously. While migraine can affect any age, it is most common between people between 20 to 50 years old. Women are more likely to […]
Cancer in Men: Testicular Cancer, Prostate Cancer And Breast Cancer
Men are 35% more likely to die from cancer than women. What this means is that men are at a higher risk of cancer. In general, this is largely due to the drinking and eating habits of men and late diagnosis. Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting young men. Most testicular […]
Breast Cancer Among Women Aged 35 and Below
There is an increase in young breast cancer patients over the years, with a doubling in the numbers under the age of 35 years. This corresponds to the National Cancer Institute SEER worldwide statistics as well. This young group of breast cancer patients has a unique set of challenges and needs. Their psychosocial, career and […]