What is Croup and Bronchiolitis? Viral croup and bronchiolitis are common respiratory infections in young children. Unlike the usual coughs and colds, the inflammation in the airway associated with ... Read more →
International Women’s Day 2019 – 5 things women should do to protect their health
We asked Dr Nav Uppal to outline the 5 things women should do to protect their present and future health. 1. Have a regular pap smear In Singapore, there are approximately 190 new cases of ... Read more →
Diabetes: what are the risk factors?
Worldwide, diabetes is on the rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 422 million adults have diabetes and that in 2018, 5.2 million deaths could be attributed to the effects of ... Read more →
Zika: is there a real danger in Singapore?
What is Zika? The Zika virus is a virus that can infect humans and cause disease through the bite of a mosquito carrying the virus. Similar to the Dengue virus, it is carried by the Aedes mosquito ... Read more →
Breastfeeding: all you need to know
We asked Dr Tsin Uin Foong, at IMC Katong and Uma Thambidurai, Director of Mother & Child and lactation expert everything you need to know about breastfeeding. What are the most common issues you ... Read more →
Getting personal with our Doctors – Dr Charu
Welcome to IMC Dr Charu! You have been practicing in Singapore for 8 years. Tell us what you enjoy about working with the international community of Singapore? After several years of working in the ... Read more →
Teens and Eating Disorders by Dr Charu Narayanan
What is an ‘eating disorder’? What form can it take? The condition is signified by an abnormal perception of one’s body image as being fat and an overvaluation of a thin body ideal. A fear of gaining ... Read more →
World Cancer Day 4 Feb- what you need to know about cancer
What exactly is cancer? Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably, beyond their usual boundaries. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy ... Read more →
Dr Maria Tang explains Bloating
Bloating is a common symptom that many of us have experienced especially after over indulging in a big meal or perhaps over the recent festive season.Bloating is a sensation of abdominal fullness, ... Read more →
Debunking the myths about Mycoplasma
What is mycoplasma? Mycoplasma pneumonia (MP) is a contagious respiratory infection that spreads easily through contact with respiratory fluids.MP is known as an atypical pneumonia and is ... Read more →
Childhood concussion – new recommendations (Rest is Not Best)
A few months ago I saw a child for a fever. His mother mentioned that he had had a concussion almost a month prior. He was better, no headaches or other symptoms, but was being told he could not go to ... Read more →
4 key health tips for men by Dr Neil Forrest
Here are four tips for helping men to stay healthy. The first two are important for men of all ages, the second two more relevant to men as they approach 50. Know your BP & ... Read more →