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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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Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do Next

Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do Next

While not all breast lumps eventually turn out to be cancerous, the discovery of any lumps in the breast, nipple discharge or even skin changes around the nipple should prompt a trip to the doctor for clinical assessment.

Best and Worst Foods to Lower Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

Best and Worst Foods to Lower Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

Colorectal cancer (or rectal or colon cancer) is the 2nd most common cancer in Singapore. Do you know what the best and worst foods are to lower your colorectal cancer risk?

Dr Tan Ek Khoon

Meet Our People: Dr Tan Ek Khoon, General Surgeon

Dr Tan Ek Khoon is a general surgeon who specialises in two of the most demanding areas of surgery: liver transplantation – including living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) – and complex hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery for cancers and conditions of the liver, pancreas, bile duct and gallbladder.

Everything you need to know about diarrhoea

Everything You Need to Know About Diarrhoea

What are the causes, symptoms and treatments of diarrhoea? We shed light on some possibilities, and when you should see a doctor.

How Deep Brain Stimulation Helped Samuel Manage Tourette’s

Photographer Samuel Lim has lived with Tourette syndrome for 19 years, which at one point made holding a cup — let alone a camera — difficult. Thanks to deep brain stimulation surgery, he’s back to chasing his dreams with renewed confidence.

Quit Smoking

How to Quit Smoking: A Complete Guide

Wondering how to quit smoking? From cold turkey to natural methods and medical support, here’s a complete guide to help you take the first step toward a smoke-free life.