What to do if your child ingests poison
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…
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,…
Why your waistline matters…
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. Here we will…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
Weekend Warriors! The top 5 injuries
We asked IMC DR and Senior Physiotherapist from UFIT to highlight the most common injuries they see on a Monday IMC: Our clinics each Monday often involve seeing people with sports…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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