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Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are blood vessels in the rectum or anus. When swollen, these uncomfortable lumps can be internal or external, leading to pain, itching, and bleeding.

Not being able to control your bowels can lead to embarrassing situations. It is also a common condition called faecal incontinence. In this article, we delve deep into faecal incontinence, its impact, and the urgent need to break the taboos associated with this condition with Dr Mark Wong Te Ching, Colorectal Surgeon at Mark Wong Surgery.

This article delves into the complexities of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a condition marked by prolonged digestive tract inflammation, heightening…

Hypochlorhydria refers to a condition where there’s a reduction in the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid…

Researchers from Singapore have successfully used Crispr-Cas13, a gene-editing tool, to combat the virus responsible for hand, foot and mouth…

A patient recounts his experienced with delayed onset heat injury after returning to Singapore from a business trip to Vietnam. We ask him about it and get Dr Paul Chang to give us his thoughts on this matter.

Pregnancy is a transformative period in a woman’s life, filled with the joy of anticipation and the complexity of physical changes. While it is a natural process, pregnancy can sometimes be accompanied by several health conditions that need appropriate care and management. Here are some common pregnancy conditions and suggested treatments for each.

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Discover how taurine, an amino acid found in meat and shellfish, could hold the key to healthy ageing. 

Temperatures continue to soar in Southeast Asia, as metropolitan cities like Bangkok, Manila and Singapore reach record temperature highs. The heatwave sweeping Southeast Asia is resulting in serious cases of heat injuries, and in this article, we speak with locals and medical professionals on how to cope.