Children are notorious for putting everything in their mouths. It is natural and a common way for children to learn about their surroundings. While it is important to encourage our kids to explore and ... Read more →
Welcome to Singapore – what you need to know about health here
When moving to a new country, it is normal to have a mixture of feelings. You may feel excited at the thought of all the new experiences you will have, but you may also have concerns about some of the ... Read more →
Why your waistline matters….Dr Valerie Druon
We may find ourselves unhappy with our waistline at various points throughout life. This can be especially true after a period of eating and drinking on holiday. We asked Dr Valerie Druon from IMC ... Read more →
Problem Periods – Dr King explains how we can help
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 →