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Bladder Cancer Basics II: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month happens in May every year, and it is a time to raise awareness of symptoms and share crucial information about prevention
Celiac Disease: Uncovering The Condition
You may not have heard of the term ‘celiac disease‘. However, the term ‘gluten intolerance’ is one that most are familiar with. Consumption of gluten
Hoax or Virus: “India is doing it” viral WhatsApp message on COVID-19
Did you receive a WhatsApp video message titled “India is doing it”? Do not open it, as it is likely a hoax. Read on more
Hypertension: How To Use and Read a Blood Pressure (BP) Meter
World Hypertension Day is held on the 17 May of every year. This year’s theme for World Hypertension Day is to focus on the low
Bladder Cancer Basics I: What You Need to Know
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month happens in May every year, and it is a time to raise awareness of symptoms and share crucial information about prevention
BREAKING: Singapore to tighten measures to curb COVID-19
Singapore’s government has just announced on 14 May 2021 (Friday) that the measures to curb COVID-19 has been tightened. This is in view of the
Thalassaemia: Understanding The Basics
Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production, leading to oxygen transport issues. With types like alpha and beta thalassaemia, severity ranges from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions requiring regular blood transfusions.
Asthma: Uncovering Misconceptions
Asthma is a chronic long-term respiratory condition affecting the airways in the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulties and a host of associated issues. According to
Pneumococcal Vaccine
The pneumococcal vaccine lowers the risk of being infected with pneumococcal disease, a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pneumococcus, also known as Streptococcus
Influenza Vaccine: How important is it?
Influenza is an acute, contagious disease affecting the nose, throat and lungs, otherwise known as the respiratory tract. It is caused by a group of
Cervical Cancer (HPV) Vaccination
More than 70 countries, including Brunei and Malaysia, have included the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in their national immunisation programme. This effectively protects a
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