Periods-What are they? Your period is part of the menstrual cycle and causes bleeding from your vagina. The bleeding can last between 3-8 days. Your period usually start’s around the age of 11-13 ... Read more →
Coughs and Colds in children – do you really need that bag of medicine?
Coughs and colds are one of the most common problems seen in Paediatrics, something that every child will have over and over. For children in day care or frequently near other children, it’s an ... Read more →
Perimenopause explained by Dr Vinu Sahlén
What does perimenopause mean? Perimenopause means “around menopause.” It is a phase in a woman’s life marked by alterations in the quantity and frequency of oestrogen production, which is the main ... Read more →
Sexual Health Screenings – The facts
Who should consider having a Sexual Health Screen? If you are sexually active, screening for Sexually Transmitted Infection’s (STI’s) is an important way to protect your health. Many STI’s have no ... Read more →
Why am I always tired?
“I am always so tired these days.” “I just don’t seem to have the energy I used to.” I’m exhausted by 8 o’clock at night.” Ring a bell? One of the commonest reasons for seeing a doctor is fatigue – ... Read more →
How to avoid Traveller’s Diarrhea on your next holiday
Many of us are planning on getting on long haul flights over the coming weeks as the northern hemisphere summer holidays approach.It’s worth noting that some people may be more ... Read more →
Flying long haul? What you need to know about Deep Vein Thrombosis
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 →