Do you need a Sexual Health Screening?
Who should go for a sexual health screening and how regularly? If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is one of the most important things you can do…
Caring for Cambodia
We are passionate about healthcare and have been supporting Caring for Cambodia (CFC) as our designated charity for over 7 years. CFC is a non-profit, non-governmental, charitable organization committed to…
Childhood asthma – all you need to know
Bronchial Asthma is a common problem in childhood that affects about 20% of children in Singapore (Source: SingHealth). We asked Dr Jakka, who has a special interest in childhood asthma…
Brazil: Yellow Fever
In January 2017, the Brazil Ministry of Health reported 12 suspected cases of yellow fever in the state of Minas Gerais. Yellow fever has previously been detected in Minas Gerais.…
Bird Flu Infections Increase in China
Chinese mainland health authorities have confirmed 12 new bird flu cases this week in mainline China, one of which resulted in the death of the patient. Travelers to the region…
Dengue Increase in Laos
Lao health authorities have confirmed that they are experiencing an outbreak of Dengue Fever in the capital, Vientiane, with 70 infections recorded in January 2017 so far. The news…
IMC Pulse – Jan 2017
We wish all our patients a Happy New Year and wish you a healthy year ahead. IMC looks forward to an exciting year and are delighted to announce that…
Baby Blues?
We asked Dr Kaye McMullan, IMC Katong to help us understand Post Natal Depression. What is it and how common is it? Having a baby can be a time of…
Getting personal with our Doctors
We welcome Dr Mélissandre Noël to IMC Holland Village (previously Jelita). We thought we’d take this opportunity to get to know her a bit better. Q: Dr Meli, welcome to…
Made your New Year’s Resolutions?
Your health and wellbeing underpins everything that you do and it is all too easy to take it for granted. With early detection and proper medical guidance, diseases and health…
Beating Jet Lag
Long haul flights are an inevitable part of the expatriate experience in Singapore, whether for business or leisure. Here are some basic tips on how to fight it. What is…
Head Lice
What are head lice? Head lice are insects that live on the scalp and enjoy drinking human blood. How do you catch head lice? Typically, children spread head lice through…
Positive Body Image
Positive Body Image and Impact On Teen’s Self Esteem Studies have found that 1 out of 2 teens in Singapore, believe that they are too fat; 8 in 10 want…
Movember
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Are enough people having themselves checked? We recommend all men discuss screening with their doctor from age 50. In…
Dengue Vaccine
The world’s first dengue vaccine is now approved for use in Singapore but it won’t be available publicly for a few months. (more…)
Get Prepared for Camp!
Camps can be a cause of anxiety for parents (and students). With camps to India, Thailand and Malaysia coming up in the school calendar we suggest you eliminate one element…
What’s Behind A Mask?
During the recent haze concerns, various issues and confusion arose over the types of masks to purchase and their usage. Below is an overview of what is available and their…
Teenage Acne
Acne is a common problem that affects about 90% of teenagers. The impact of acne may appear minimal to an observer but may be significant to the young person involved.…
Safekeeping of Women’s Health and Wellness
Women’s health issues can differ greatly from men and requires some special attention. Over the recent decades, there’s growing awareness on women’s well-being, putting emphasis on screening and the prevention…
Mindful Parenting
‘Mindful Parenting for the 0-3 year old’ Why do babies cry? It’s a baby’s form of expression. The common causes are hunger, a dirty nappy, too hot/ cold, needs to…
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