Health Articles
Alcohol use and your health
Moderate amounts have been linked to health benefits, but it is also addictive and highly toxic — especially when you drink too much. Learn about the health effects of alcohol vary between individuals and the best practise on the amount and type of alcohol consumed.
What you need to know about the human papilloma virus
HPV stands for human papilloma virus. There are about 100 types of HPV that affect different parts of the body and about 30 types of HPV can affect the genitals…
Cancer screening for the general population
While some cancer makers can be considered for individuals with risk factors, many cancer markers are not recommended as a screening tool by many experts. Learn how essential health screening tests, may have some cancer screening modalities considered to be essential for the general population.
Exercising to achieve a healthy weight
Weight management involves balancing a nutritious diet, physical activity and overall healthy habits to maintain an ideal body weight. Learn how much exercise you need to reduce your risk of a number of health issues, including heart disease and diabetes.
How to keep kidneys healthy
Do you know the things that your kidneys do? Learn how you can take good care of them and the screening tests to keep track of it.
Common skin cancers in Singapore
In Singapore, skin cancer is ranked sixth in males cancers and seventh in female cancers. Although this condition is still more prevalent in the elderly,…
Say goodbye to glasses – Learn good contact lens care
Clean and safe handling of contact lenses is one of the most important measures wearers can take to protect their sight.
All you need to know about healthy eating at home
How to keep your nutrition in check through home-cooked meals While working from home, you have lost all sense of time as you were caught…
Ask a Robotic Surgeon: da Vinci XI Surgical System
You may have heard about robotic surgery, but do you know the benefits and difference that it can make? Watch this video as Dr Fong Sau Shung, Specialist in General Surgery, Raffles Robotics Centre, shares more with you about the da Vinci XI and how it can help in surgeries.
Five Myths about Durians
Hear what our experts say about the five common myths on the king of the fruit – Durians!