Acne may be commonly associated with teenagers, but it is not exclusive to those navigating puberty and their bodily changes. It may start in your …

Contraception is the use of various methods to prevent unplanned pregnancies. There are several forms of contraception available, each with their own pros and cons. …

Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance has become a concern in the recent years. This is largely due to the misuse of antibiotics, leading to the bacteria …

Weight Matters   Obesity is on the rise globally and is contributed by several reasons. One of which is modern technology. While technology provides convenience …

Understanding yeast infections   Most women will experience having a yeast infection at some point in their lives. This is a fungal infection, commonly caused …

Eczema is a common skin condition which affects about 1 in 5 children, and 1 in 10 adults in Singapore. It is also known as …

Lower back pain affects up to 4 in 5 adults in Singapore. This is commonly caused by strain or injury to the muscles or ligaments …

Physical Activity As a general guideline, we should aim for minimally 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week or 75 minutes of intense physical activity. …

Why is our bone health important? Although unseen, the bones in our body are crucial in building a framework for our skeletal muscles.  On top …

Are you getting enough sleep? Oftentimes, we dismiss sleep as a necessity to our well-being. A process that is vital to survival, sleep plays a …

Headaches A headache is described as pain across a region of the head, occurring in any part of the head. It manifests itself as a throbbing …

Allergic Rhinitis  Up to 20 percent of Singaporeans are estimated to suffer from allergic rhinitis (AR), an inflammatory condition denoted by nasal congestions which are …

Understanding Pneumonia There are certainly all kinds of medical conditions and diseases out there that can be harmful to our health, and one of the …

Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)   A searing pain in your nether region while peeing is almost always an indication …

Did you know some eye diseases such as glaucoma have no symptoms?  Did you know that if your myopia is 600 degrees and above, you …

Constipation is a tricky term to define because there is no such thing as a “normal” amount or frequency for one’s bowel movements. While some …

HPV Vaccination More than 95 percent of cervical cancer can be attributed to HPV infection. Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer and 10th …

COVID-19 Vaccination in Children Aged 5-11 Years Old United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee …

How Balanced Are You? Let’s have a quick test to see how you keep yourself balanced while performing the tasks below. Four Stages of Balance …

Gut microbiome and how does it affect us? Did you know that trillions of microorganisms live in the human body and that they express 100 …

Do you Eat Carbs? What are carbsDid you know that carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source? Carbohydrates are essentially a combination of starches and …

Mental Health in Youths Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with normal …

Can coffee ever be too much of a good thing?  Coffee happens to be the world’s happiest drink. Many of us rely on this to …