Browsing: endocrinology

Visceral fat is not just a metabolic problem. Research shows it fuels inflammation, speeds up brain ageing, and raises the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Struggling with belly fat after 40? Hormones, muscle loss, slower metabolism, stress and poor sleep can all reshape the midlife waistline. Here is why it happens and what you can realistically do.

Addison’s disease, also referred to as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a relatively rare condition where the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones. The disease can have profound implications, but patients can lead a normal life with timely diagnosis and proper management. Medical Channel Asia invites Dr Ben Ng, Consultant Endocrinologist at Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic Mount Elizabeth Novena, to provide key insights to this condition.

Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is a thyroid autoimmune disease and a condition where the immune system attacks and damages…

The word ‘osteoporosis’ means porous bone. It is a disorder in which bones become thinner and lose their strength over…

Osteopenia is a condition where there is low bone mass, indicating weaker bones more prone to breakage, but not as…

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Did you know that over half of people with diabetes (57%) in Southeast Asia are undiagnosed? Many people who suffer…

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In another article, we discussed what diabetes is, its causes, and the different types. Let us now delve deeper into…