Health FAQ
Dealing with Diabetes: Understanding, Controlling, and Preventing This Chronic Condition
Diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, is characterised by high blood sugar levels. It is more than just a health issue, it is…
High Cholesterol: Understanding, Managing, and Preventing the Silent Killer
You cannot feel it, and there are often no apparent symptoms. However, its implications on your health can be serious, ranging from heart diseases to stroke…
5 FAQs about Health Screening
During a health screening visit, your doctor will also review your immunisation records and advise you about keeping up-to-date with recommended vaccinations such as influenza vaccination or pneumococcal vaccination.
What Happens During a Stampede and How to Stay Safe?
While many people may fall and get trampled on during a stampede, the most common cause of death is compressive asphyxia, a dangerous condition that happens when breathing is prevented by external pressure on the body.
What are vitamins?
Watch our video to learn more about the importance of vitamins. How it perform different roles in our bodies. While some help in our daily body function, others may reduce the risk of diseases.
Long COVID-19 Syndrome: Common Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Long COVID-19 syndrome refers to residual symptoms that people continue to experience long after recovering from the disease.
The World Health Organisation defines this as a condition that occurs in individuals usually three months from the onset of COVID-19, with symptoms that last for at least two months, and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis.
Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Dialysis
Different types of dialysis, what does haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis entails. Costs and MediShield, MediSave claimables.
What You Should Look Out for When Choosing a Haemodialysis Centre
Here are some of the key factors to consider. Type of haemodialysis available, type of clinical services, the location, what are the fees and charges. Lastly, is there a clinical team on site.
Frequently Asked Questions by Dialysis Patients
Which is a better dialysis modality – haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis? Both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis serve the same purpose to remove unwanted toxins and…
Living with COVID-19
As Singapore moves towards the new normal of living with COVID-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has made significant changes to COVID-19 testing and handling of positive cases. Here is a summary of the new normal.