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 →
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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 →
Before you fly…are you at risk of DVT?
The Christmas holidays are approaching and many of us will be heading away for vacations. Taking long-haul flights to and from Singapore is common. Here is a timely reminder of the potential risk of ... 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 →
Fussy Eaters – A Parents Guide (the inside from a Paedatric Doctor and a Nutritionist)
We asked IMC Children's Doctor, Dr Arti Jaiswal and Dietitian Vanessa McNamara all about parenting fussy eaters and how to approach this tricky topic. What age can ‘fussy eating’ start? Dr Arti: ... Read more →
Polio outbreak in the Philippines
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that there is currently an outbreak of Polio in the Philippines. If you or anyone in your household is due to travel to the Philippines in the near future, ... Read more →
How is your mental health?
World Mental Health Day is held on 10 October. At IMC we see patients present with various mental health challenges therefore we asked Dr Charu to explain what we mean by 'mental health' and the ways ... Read more →
Les problèmes de santé mentale les plus courants
Que signifie réellement « santé mentale » ? La santé mentale comprend le bien-être émotionnel, psychologique et social d'une personne. Elle détermine notre capacité à faire face au stress de la ... 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 →