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…

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…

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.…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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.…

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 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…

Vaccinations should be considered as part of a holistic assessment during a travel health consultation. During international travel, anywhere from 20-70% of people report health problems. So it is best…