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As Taylor Swift’s electrifying ‘Eras Tour’ captivates audiences in Singapore, there’s growing concern over the risk of hearing loss associated…

The human body boasts many complex systems and organs, each serving its distinct purpose. Among them are the parathyroid glands—tiny yet mighty. Though often overshadowed by their close neighbour, the thyroid gland, the parathyroid plays a pivotal role in our body’s calcium regulation. Let’s delve into the intricacies of parathyroid disorders and their implication with Dr Jeeve Kanagalingam, Senior Consultant at The ENT Clinic.

Dr Jeeve explains. “Mono or more precisely, Infectious Mononucleosis, is caused by a viral infection. The virus is called the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), which belongs to the Herpes family of human viruses. It is implicated in mononucleosis and other more serious conditions such as lymphoma and nose cancer (nasopharyngeal carcinoma).” 

A healthy nose is essential for comfortable breathing, a strong sense of smell, and overall well-being. However, factors such as pollution, allergens, and varying climate conditions can affect our nasal health, especially in Asia. 

Learn about the different parts of the ears and 5 common ear conditions that you should know about, in this article.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) is rare cancer affecting the nasopharynx area where 80% of cases are reported from Asia. Learn more

What is Vertigo? Vertigo is dizziness coupled with the sensation that the environment around is spinning. Vertigo attacks may be sudden…

Some people experience nasal congestion quite often. No allergy medication or over-the-counter drugs provide relief to nasal congestion. Some experience…

Hearing loss is the loss of the ability to hear correctly either in one ear or both ears. This condition…

Sinusitis is a very common condition affecting the nasal passage. It is estimated that 12.5% of people around the world…