4 key health tips for men
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…
How to choose your Doctor in Singapore?
You may have just arrived or you might be looking for a new doctor …..nevertheless, it’s easy to forget about finding your family doctor until there is a real need.…
BMI – What is it? Dr Sundus Morgan explains
What does ‘BMI’ stand for? What do the various BMI categories mean? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It gives you an idea of how your weight compares to common…
All you need to know about Health Screenings
What is a Health Screening? Health Screenings are examinations and tests to look for a disease before patients develop any symptoms. It is important because from a medical perspective prevention…
Having a baby in Singapore? All you need to know
We asked Dr Leo Hamilton, senior paediatrician at IMC Paediatric and Natasha Cullen, UK trained midwife and owner of Beloved Bumps all about having a baby in Singapore. Q: Firstly…
Getting personal with our Doctors – Dr Gina Dahel
Dr Gina, welcome back to Singapore! 1. You used to work at IMC Paediatric from 2014-15. Can you tell us about your journey back to UK and then back to…
Golf: The most common injuries
We asked Dr Chris Eldridge, at IMC Holland Village and Denis Mecklenburg, certified Golf Physiotherapist at PhysioActive about the most common injuries found through playing golf. You may think it’s…
Do you know which Vaccinations are required by law in Singapore?
What are the mandatory vaccinations required by law in Singapore? In Singapore, there are two vaccines that are mandatory by law. These are Diphtheria and Measles. A child should receive…
Getting to know Dr Maria Tang!
We welcome Dr Maria to IMC. As an experienced family Doctor who has lived and worked in Singapore for many years – we wanted to get to know her and…
Prostate cancer: the facts you need to know
What is the prostate? The prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits between the bladder and the penis. The urethra runs through the prostate from the bladder to the…
World Psoriasis Day – Dr Phua answers your questions
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. It typically shows up as red and scaly plaques which are areas of thickened skin. It is a chronic skin…
What’s all the fuss about low carbohydrate diets?
Introduction There are ways we can use modifications to the diet and exercise habits instead of medications to improve health and wellbeing. People are frequently asking about how they…
Dr Bernadeta Wibisono explains Teenage Acne
What is acne? Your skin is made up of pores that contain sebaceous glands. These sebaceous glands produce sebum or oil that moisten your skin or hair. Acne occurs when…
Maladie Mains-Pieds-Bouche (MMPB) : Ce Que Vous Devez Savoir
En tant que parents de jeunes enfants vivant à Singapour, nous sommes nombreux à avoir une expérience de première main de la maladie mains-pieds-bouche (MMPB). Sinon, il ne faudra pas…
World Mental Health Day – Wed 10 October
World Mental Health Day will be held on Wednesday 10 October. To highlight the complexities around this topic we asked Dr Méli Noël at IMC Holland Village about what types…
Breast cancer: the facts you need to know
To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month we asked Dr Sundus Morgan from IMC Katong to give us the latest data and information on breast cancer. What is the average age…
Dr Sonali explains what heart disease is…
Heart disease encompasses a wide range of problems that affect the structure and function of the heart. Several diseases and conditions fall under the umbrella of heart disease. What are…
Getting to know our Doctors…Dr Sundus Morgan
Dr Sundus, welcome to IMC! Firstly, how long have you been in Singapore? This is my 10th year in Singapore. My husband and I left our jobs in London and…
The dangers lurking on beach holidays…
Beach holidays are one of the must dos in South East Asia as there are excellent beaches and clear water in regional countries. Despite the often idyllic surroundings, the beach…
Migraines – all you need to know
What causes migraines? The cause exact cause of migraines is not clear. It was previously thought that migraines were caused by changes in blood flow in the brain but this…
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