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A Beginner’s Guide to Health Screenings

A Beginner’s Guide to Health Screenings

Interested in doing a full-body check-up but aren’t sure where to begin? Find out more about how health screenings benefit you and what your options are.

Vaccinations before your trip

Travelling Soon? Prepare for Your Trip with These Vaccinations

Dr Edwin Chng shares the vaccines you need to stay healthy during your well-deserved break.

What Is Mpox and How Do You Stay Protected from It?

What Is Mpox and How Do You Stay Protected from It?

Learn more about mpox, the disease that has seen an unusual surge in infections worldwide.

Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease

Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease has been on the rise, and it’s become more important than ever to know what it is, how to prevent it, and how to manage it.

When Should I Go for Cancer Screening?

When Should I Go for Cancer Screening?

Cancer can affect men and women at any age. Discover who might be more susceptible, symptoms not to ignore, and the best time to take recommended cancer screening tests.

9 Super Herbs and Spices for Gut Health

9 Super Herbs and Spices for Gut Health

Your digestive function can affect your entire body. Boost your gut health with these essential superfoods.

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How the Haze Can Affect Your Health

How the Haze Can Affect Your Health

Have you ever stepped out of your home to a burning smell in the air and hazy skies? Learn how haze affects your health, who is most at risk, and what you can do to stay safe when PSI levels rise in Singapore.

Tuberculosis: What to Know, Symptoms, Precautions, and Treatments

Tuberculosis: What to Know, Symptoms, Precautions, and Treatments

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that can be fatal if left untreated. Recent TB cases in Asia highlight the need to understand symptoms, precautions, and when to seek medical advice.

Learn more healthy eating tips for Chinese New Year by Mount Elizabeth Hospitals’ dietitians. Enjoy the festive season without needing to deprive yourself.

8 Healthy Eating Tips for Chinese New Year by Dietitians

As great a time of the year this festive season is, it can also be tough to stay healthy. Discover simple tips from accredited dietitians on how you can eat more healthily during Chinese New Year without feeling like you're depriving yourself.

Saving a Life with Proton Therapy for Paediatric Cancer

Saving a Life with Proton Therapy for Paediatric Cancer

Five-year-old Ieuan travelled from the Philippines to Singapore for proton beam therapy, an advanced radiation treatment for tumours that also protects healthy tissue.

7 Misconceptions about Measles

7 Misconceptions about Measles

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, dispels some myths about measles with tips on protecting yourself through precautions and vaccination.

Nipah Virus: Symptoms, Spread, Risks, and What to Know

Nipah Virus: Symptoms, Spread, Risks, and What to Know

Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease physician at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, shares what you need to know about the Nipah virus outbreak in India, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and when to see a doctor.