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 are being advised to ... Read more →
Health Alerts
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 comes ... Read more →
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 conflicting emotions, from excitement and joy ... Read more →
Getting personal with our Doctors
We welcome Dr Mélissandre Noël to IMC Jelita. We thought we’d take this opportunity to get to know her a bit better. Q: Dr Meli, welcome to IMC. Where were you practicing previously? Thank you for ... Read more →
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 risks can be treated and ... Read more →
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 jet lag? Jet lag refers ... Read more →
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 direct contact, ... Read more →
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 to change the way they look; and 1 in 5 ... Read more →
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 general, uptake is ... Read more →
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 various uses. N95 mask ... Read more →
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. Adolescence is a time of low ... Read more →
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 ... Read more →
