Health Articles
Lupus Treatment Thins Skin
Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic inflammatory disease which can potentially affect any organ system in the body. Fever, joint pain, rash,…
Foods that hurt
How can you determine whether one has an allergy or intolerance towards certain foods? Dr Stephen Lee, Specialist in ENT Surgery, Raffles ENT Centre, clarifies…
Food allergies are not to be sniffed at
Food allergies are not to be sniffed at Some food allergies, though rare, can have severe consequences for people suffering from them. Allergies are becoming…
Exercising with Osteoarthritis
Question: Can people with osteoarthritis exercise and what types are ideal? Answer: “Wear and tear”on the joints is the basis of osteoarthritis. As such patients…
Can you be allergic to the sun? How common is sunlight allergy?
Question: What is sunlight allergy? How common is it? Answer: Sunlight allergy, also known as polymorphous light eruptions, usually occurs when itchy red rash appears…
When Your Gut Gets in the Way
When Your Gut Gets in the Way Have you tried most methods to shed some pounds but somehow don’t seem to be able to achieve…
The Cancer Battle: Symptoms & Cancer Pain Management
Symptoms of cancer include persistent fatigue, unintentional weight loss, pain, bowel changes and chronic cough. Dr Ho Kok Yuen, Specialist in Pain Management, Raffles Pain Management Centre, shares more about cancer pain management and medications for cancer treatment.
Pump it Up: Extreme Sports Dissected
Any sports not done properly are dangerous. Here are the facts on the most risky extreme sports and life-saving tips you should take before engaging in these activities.
HORMONES 都是荷尔蒙惹的祸
荷尔蒙即是激素，含“激活”之意。体内荷尔蒙多寡，跟个人教育背景、家庭贫富、蓝白领工作等有关，连带影响个人健康优劣。 日前，英国伦敦大学的研究显示，家境状况、教育背景及社会阶层等的不同，会导致荷尔蒙水平[…]
Exercises For People With A Medical Condition
Patients with diabetes, back pain, osteoporosis / osteoarthritis, cancer, or depression should exercise too. Doctors share their advice.