What is baby acne? Baby acne is very common. It can be present at birth but usually shows up in the first few weeks of life. It usually appears on the cheeks but can affect the forehead, chin ... Read more →
Health Alerts
Don’t forget about dengue (Feb 2020)
1) What is the current dengue situation in Singapore? As Singapore battles to contain the coronavirus which is at the forefront of everyone’s attention, we have almost let another viral disease ... Read more →
Coronavirus: Update
Dr Foong Tsin Uin, Deputy Medical Director of International Medical Clinic covers some of the key questions about the Coronavirus: https://youtu.be/WzpigvG1MkA If you develop ... Read more →
Wuhan Coronavirus – Common Questions
How infectious is the Wuhan Coronavirus? How is it spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they shed droplets of saliva, mucus, or other bodily fluids. If any of those droplets fall on ... Read more →
Fitness in the New Year – HIIT or Running?
Welcome to 2020 - a new decade and a fresh start. This is a great time for most people to start on their new year’s resolution and for many of us, this includes starting a diet or an exercise ... Read more →
All you need to know about Reflux
What is infant reflux? Infant reflux occurs when food backs up (refluxes) from a baby's stomach, causing the baby to spit up. Sometimes called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), the condition is rarely ... Read more →
Intermittent fasting: a good idea?
How many of us have ever thought of losing weight or looking fitter? Most of us would have had this on our minds at least some time in our lives and most of us would have tried calorie counting, ... Read more →
Childhood warts? What to do
What are warts? Warts are benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV).Warts are often skin-colored ... Read more →
Your guide to infant and child vision development
What can my baby see during the first year of life? A baby's vision develops quickly during the first year of life. It helps new parents understand their newborns better if they have an idea of what ... Read more →
All about breastfeeding
We asked Dr Mythili Pandi all about Breastfeeding. Dr Mythili has been working closely with the Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group (BMSG) since 2010 and is an active volunteer with the charity. She ... Read more →
Getting to know Dr Shivani
We are delighted to welcome Dr Shivani Paliwal to the IMC Children's team. Q. Welcome to IMC. Where were you based before? Thanks a lot. We moved from New York City, where we lived for more than 15 ... Read more →
Endometriosis – the facts
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (endometrium) is found in other parts of the body. This often occurs in the pelvis (around the ovaries and fallopian ... Read more →
