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Varicocele is a condition in which the veins in the scrotum become swollen and enlarged. It is a common cause of infertility in men, affecting approximately 15% of all men. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of varicocele.

A legal dispute over the abortion drug mifepristone has captured public attention. The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has put a lower court order imposing significant restrictions on the distribution of the medication on hold as the high court considers a request by the Biden administration to block the restrictions. Here is what you need to know about medical abortion and mifepristone.

Flatfoot can also occur as a result of other underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Read more

Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) are emerging as treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Dr Lee Fang Jann, urologist, explains 3 MIST for BPH in a video interview.

Bariatric and metabolic surgeries are known as the best treatment for obesity. Dr Tan Chun Hai explains all that you need to know

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects 9% of women and 6% of men. The peak age range for the development of CTS is 45-60 years. Read more

Angina is chest discomfort or pain, usually symptomatic of underlying coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD is the blockage of blood…

Globally, myopia is the leading cause of distance refractive error, affecting 1.45 billion or 27% of the world’s population in…

Pancreatic cancer is the 12th most commonly found cancer globally, affecting men more than women. However, the prevalence of pancreatic…

Birth control is a contraceptive tool that is utilised to prevent the occurrence of unwanted pregnancies. It has gained momentum…