The summer holidays are approaching and many of us will be heading away for the summer vacation. Taking long-haul flights to and from Singapore is common. Here is a timely reminder of the potential ... Read more →
Pelvic Floor concerns? We get the Doctor and the physiotherapist view
Pelvic Floor dysfunction – we asked Dr Heather King from IMC and women’s health physiotherapist Kelly McGinnity at UFIT all about the uncomfortable truth about post-partum pelvic floor issues. What ... Read more →
Hazy about the Haze?
The return of the hot, dry season may mean that forests in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia are more prone to fires (spontaneous or set by farmers to clear their land). These are known as “hot ... Read more →
Dr Nav Uppal discusses High Blood pressure: Symptoms & Treatment
What is normal blood pressure? Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. An example of this could be ‘the blood pressure is 120 over 80’, which is written as ‘120/80mmHg’The first figure is ... Read more →
When Does An Insect Bite Need Medical Attention?
When does an insect bite need medical attention? Although insect bites or stings can cause irritation, redness, pain or itching, most of the symptoms can be managed at home and they settle within a ... Read more →
Weekend Warriors! The top 5 injuries
We asked Dr Neil Forrest and Senior Physiotherapist from UFIT to highlight the most common injuries they see on a MondayNF: My clinics each Monday often involve seeing people with sports injuries ... Read more →
Impetigo – how to spot it
We have been seeing an increase in impetigo cases in our clinics therefore we asked Dr Bernadeta Wibisono for our Paediatric clinic provide some information on what to look out for. What is ... Read more →
Exam stress: how to support your teen
The month of May is already upon us, and it’s that time of year again. Not the time to be thinking about summer holidays and family trips, but the time our teenage students sit their GSCEs and ... Read more →
Eating Healthily at a Hawker Market?
Singapore is well known as a nation of foodies and trying all that delicious food at the hawker centre is the quintessential Singapore experience. However, many of the classic Singaporean dishes can ... Read more →
Rabies – what you need to know
Rabies in Thailand The rabies virus has been detected across 40 provinces in Thailand including popular tourist areas, Bangkok and Chiang Rai. Three infected people have died this year. Rabies is ... Read more →
Chocolate Easter Eggs. Harmless fun..or more sugar in a world where diabetes is on the rise?
It is the time of year where many parents purchase chocolate Easter Eggs of various sizes and children may eat more refined sugar than they are normally allowed. With global diabetes on the rise we ... Read more →
Vitamin D – Could I be deficient and does it matter if I am?
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is unique in humans as it is produced by the body in response to the skin being exposed to sunlight. It is also available naturally in some food sources, ... Read more →