
Management of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, affecting not only the brain, but also other structures such as the autonomic nervous system. It predominantly affects the older population (about 1% of people over the age of 60) and men[...]
May 23 2013 | Posted in
60s and Above |
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5 things that could be sabotaging your sex life
Think you’re having a dry spell? You are not alone. In a survey done online in Singapore in 2010 called “Pleasure: Pepping up sexual health survey,” it was found that one in every 10 middle-aged men in Singapore does not[...]
May 22 2013 | Posted in
Sexual Health |
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Taking multivitamins helps to stave off cancer in men
There must be some point in our lives when we think taking multivitamins is the answer – from bad hair days to nutritional deficiency to ‘irregular’ bowel movement. Although there are no definite studies regarding the benefits of multivitamins in[...]
May 22 2013 | Posted in
20s–40s |
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The truth behind wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth are the last few teeth to be formed in the human jaw. It is also known as the third molar, the last molar at the four ends of the two rows of teeth. Wisdom teeth erupt or appear[...]
May 22 2013 | Posted in
Dental Health |
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The role of nutrition in your mental health
In its recent report, the World Health Organization states that by 2020, mental illness will be one of the top two contributors to disability in the world. Every year, at least 20% of the world’s population suffers from a mental[...]
May 22 2013 | Posted in
Mental Health |
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A problem we rarely talk about, POP affects the quality of life of the older population
With advances in medical care, chronic diseases are identified and treatable in our rapidly ageing population. The problem of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is getting more common as time passes, and it is the adverse effects on the quality of[...]
May 21 2013 | Posted in
40s–60s |
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An update on cervical cancer screening and treatment in Singapore
The overall incidence of cervical cancer in Singapore has consistently declined in the last three decades. In the Singapore Cancer Registry Interim Annual Registry Report for 2006 to 2010, cervical cancer is now the eighth most common cancer in women.[...]
May 21 2013 | Posted in
20s–40s |
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Prevention of cervical cancer in teenagers
The number of cervical cancer cases in Singapore has been declining for the last 10 years. It is now the ninth most common cancer among women, but the number of cases of cervical cancer diagnosed remains high. Around 250[...]
May 21 2013 | Posted in
20s and Below |
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Understanding HPV and cervical cancer prevention
The cervix is that organ connecting the uterus and vagina. When abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control, cervical cancer develops. Cervical cancer is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be detected early[...]
May 21 2013 | Posted in
Sexual Health |
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Lifestyle changes Singaporean men can make to improve their sex life
Most people desire an improved sex life with their partners. For some, it may simply be an issue of satisfaction levels; while for others, it could be part of their management of medical conditions such as erectile dysfunction (ED). Regardless,[...]
Apr 20 2013 | Posted in
Sexual Health |
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Kids and Kidneys by Dr Perry Lau M, AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD girl, was born with a developmental disorder of her kidneys, resulting in kidney failure and requiring dialysis since she was seven years old. After her afternoon school session, she had[...]
Apr 17 2013 | Posted in
20s and Below |
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The many facets of allergic rhinitis
ALLERGIC RHINITIS IMPLIES an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the nasal airways primarily caused by an “allergen”. It is one of the most common medical conditions encountered globally. It affects 10% to 40% of the population in industrialised countries.[...]
Apr 15 2013 | Posted in
20s–40s |
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Don’t let bad breath get the better of you
Bad breath or halitosis is a common problem that can affect anyone at any age. It affects about 2.4% of the adult population, and most people at some point. The odour often depends upon the source or underlying cause of[...]
Apr 12 2013 | Posted in
Dental Health |
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Management and prevention of your child’s weight problems
CHILDHOOD OBESITY IS an increasing problem and it is a common health problem in Singapore school children. As a society becomes more affluent, there is better nutrition and an increased intake of dietary fat. Compounded by the fact that children[...]
Apr 2 2013 | Posted in
20s and Below |
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Latest statistics and treatment options in Singapore
Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum (large intestines) which arises from the mucosa (inner lining) of the wall of the intestines. Most of these cancers begin as a small non-cancerous polyp (growth), which may become cancerous[...]
Mar 16 2013 | Posted in
40s–60s |
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Prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
THE INABILITY TO conceive is something many couples never expected to face when they make the decision to start a family. However, the reality is that, in most populations, at least one in six couples has issues conceiving a child.[...]
Mar 16 2013 | Posted in
20s–40s |
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Can Young People get Colon Cancer?
COLORECTAL CANCER IS the most common cancer in Singapore, having overtaken lung cancer as the top cancer for men and remaining second for women. The lifetime incidence of colorectal cancer in Singapore is roughly one in 50 patients. This means[...]
Mar 12 2013 | Posted in
20s and Below |
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Erectile dysfunction and a healthy sexual relationship
While it’s no secret that men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) will have sexual difficulties, what many people fail to realise is that continued dissatisfaction with their sexual experiences has spillover effects that lead to friction in an otherwise[...]
Mar 11 2013 | Posted in
Sexual Health |
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An alternative dialysis treatment for kidney failure
STARTED IN 2006, World Kidney Day is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March. Its mission is to raise awareness on the importance of our kidneys and the impact of kidney diseases worldwide. Do you know that three[...]
Mar 11 2013 | Posted in
20s–40s |
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The circumcision decision
Being a parent is hard enough without being bombarded with so many decisions to make for your newborn child. Perhaps one of the most important decisions you will face even before you take your baby boy home from the hospital[...]
Mar 10 2013 | Posted in
20s and Below |
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