Search Results: cardiovascular health (344)

A study by SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) has found that medication adherence is the most critical factor in lowering cholesterol levels. Adherence to medication can be up to 85% effective, while changes to diet and exercise can only lower levels by 10-20%.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the spine and other joints. The disease is characterized…

We often overlook basic things that will add up to our goal of living a long and healthy life. This article outlines 7 tips for longevity

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in mental health cases and a decline in physical activity, as many people…

Doctor On Call, or DOC for short, is a brand new series brought to you by Medical Channel Asia. This…

Lupus is a complex disease that affects at least 5 million people worldwide. It is an autoimmune condition; the body’s…

Nutritional deficiencies occur when the body lacks certain micronutrients i.e. vitamins and/or minerals.  Micronutrients are vital to life in many…

Following reports of a Singapore woman who died after ankle surgery, many are asking about pulmonary embolism. Here is how blood clots develop, who is at risk and the measures doctors take to help prevent this rare but serious complication.

At the RESILIA Summit 2026 in Bangkok, experts explored how new 10-year data on RESILIA tissue are changing heart valve replacement. As Asians live longer, surgeons are increasingly planning decades ahead—not just for today’s procedure, but for a patient’s lifetime.

Fatigue, breathlessness and indigestion-like discomfort may be early heart attack warning signs. A cardiologist explains the symptoms people often overlook — and why early action matters.