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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) manifests with gradual loss of kidney function over months to years. In early stages of CKD,…

What are the kidneys? The kidneys are a pair of red, bean shaped organs located on either side of our…

Kidneys are one of the most important organs in our body. They remove excess fluids, salt, and waste materials from…

Heart failure is a leading cause of mortality all over the world. It is estimated that around 64.3 million people…

Dr Goh shared that “The complications from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have serious complications when they attack blood vessels. When this happens, it can cause microvascular heart diseases and lead to blindness, kidney failure, loss of sensations in the nerve and more. Macrovascular heart disease causes heart attack and stroke.

Type 1 diabetes usually has more complications and has a greater impact on reducing the lifespan. However, in both diseases, the life expectancy is reduced. Therefore, the patient is better off getting a reversal cure via metabolic surgery. 

As men age, an benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is common and can disrupt daily life. While not life-threatening, untreated BPH may lead to complications. Recognise symptoms early and explore treatment options, from lifestyle changes to minimally invasive procedures, to safeguard your prostate health.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued urgent recalls for the two mooncake brands just days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, due to excessive levels of bacteria found.

In response to the alarming rise in leptospirosis cases following recent flooding, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has urged local government units (LGUs) to create ordinances that prohibit children from playing in floodwater.

Significant Uptake in Healthier SG Programme Promotes Preventive Health The Healthier SG initiative is making waves, with nearly one million…

For most Singaporeans, medical insurance is their primary protection from sickness. It shields them both financially and medically. A core component of medical insurance is critical illness.  In this article, guest writer Michael Seow gives a clearer understanding of what critical illness coverage provides.