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What Is Prostate Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Prostate cancer often develops silently, making regular screenings crucial for early detection and treatment. Understanding symptoms and risk factors like genetics and lifestyle, and prioritising early detection can save lives.
Cricketer Virat Kohli’s Vegetarian Diet for Plant-Powered Success
Virat Kohli’s vegetarian diet since 2018 had boosted his performance and health. What can we learn from the diet that fuelled his legendary cricket career? Disclaimer: Individual nutrition needs vary – consult a healthcare professional for specific dietary advice.
Chronic Disease Care in Singapore Gets a Boost with Google’s Initiatives
Singapore’s HPB partners with Google and Abbott on tech-driven programmes like HealthTrack SG and DigiCoach, using wearables and real-time insights to help manage diabetes and hypertension. These pilots focus on prevention and scalable solutions for better health outcomes.
5 Strategies for Doctors to Attract More Patients
Make your practice patient-focused and grow! Doctors, learn 5 simple strategies you can use to transform your patient experience and boost your practice’s growth. Create a seamless, patient-centered journey that keeps patients coming back and referring others.
The Placebo Effect of Vitamins: Belief vs Reality
Are vitamins really necessary, or are we experiencing a placebo effect? While vitamins can have benefits, we need to be conscious whether they truly make a difference..
Does Freezing Bread Really Lower Its Glycaemic Index?
Freezing bread can reduce its glycaemic index, leading to better blood sugar control and gut health. This TikTok hack reshapes the starches in bread, making it a simple way to improve your toast’s health benefits.
How Telemedicine is Transforming The Way Singaporeans Manage Diabetes
Singapore’s OPTIMUM trial, a telemedicine study by SingHealth Polyclinics in collaboration with the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation, empowered diabetes patients with tools for self-care and health monitoring. With promising results, this trial could pave the way for a national rollout in diabetes management.
Top 10 Stomach Cancer Myths Debunked
Explore the truth behind stomach cancer myths. From diet to symptoms, early detection and lifestyle changes can make a difference. Learn how to protect yourself with simple, proactive steps.
FDA Ban on Cold Medicines: Could Singapore Be Affected?
FDA has banned oral phenylephrine after finding it ineffective for nasal congestion. This decision affects well-known cold medicines and raises questions in Singapore, where 14 products with this ingredient remain approved. The Health Sciences Authority is reviewing the issue.
6 in 10 Singaporeans with Diabetes Have Poor Glucose Control, Survey Finds
A survey reveals that 6 in 10 Singaporeans with diabetes struggle with glucose control despite believing they’re managing well. Barriers to self-monitoring and misconceptions about diet highlight the need for improved diabetes education and support.
Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?
Should you exercise when feeling unwell? Sometimes, light exercise can benefit you. Others, it’s probably best to rest. Here’s how symptoms like fever, fatigue, or a cold should guide your workout choices and how to stay on track with your recovery
Men’s Health FAQs: Answers to Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask
Men’s Health FAQs: From sex drive to prostate exams, find answers to the health questions you’re too afraid to ask – judgement free.
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