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Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus describes what is Diabetes, the signs of diabetes and what type 1 and type 2 diabetes symptoms to watch for.
Singapore National Immunisation Schedule - NAIS / NCIS
Up to $400 per Medisave Account per year can be used for Vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule - NAIS
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The Problem of Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Factors & Causes
Coronary Heart Disease is a major cause of preventable death and we still need to work hard at reducing the risk. What are the causes & what to do about it?
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What are Febrile Convulsions?
Febrile convulsions are fits or seizures that occur in young children when they have high fever. Learn the causes and risks of your child having such fits.
Melanoma Explained
A melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. They can begin in moles, but most begin in normal skin.
Lung Diseases - Symptoms & Causes. Learn about common Lung issues.
Comprehensive information about common lung problems & pulmonary health issues eg chest pain, shortness of breath, COPD, ARDS, Pneumonia, Bronchiolitis, TB.
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Child Health & Nutrition
Learn the Causes & Symptoms of Fever, Stomach ache, Wheezing, Stridor, Liver disease, Urinary tract infection in children. What to do for an airway obstruction?
Regular aerobic exercise is one of the best ways for healthy aging.
Brain aging is characterized by declines in cognitive function. Learn how to prevent MCI, dementia and neurodegenerative diseases eg Alzheimer's disease.
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How to Get Rid of Acne
Acne is inflammation of the sebaceous (oil) glands of the skin, related to the increase in the levels of the male hormones during puberty in both sexes. Here are some simple Acne Treatment Tips.
Health Screening Package - Deluxe Enhanced Plan
Health Assessment - Deluxe Enhanced Screening Plan with Comprehensive Cancer screening for Men & Women.
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High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Hypertension Causes
What are the High Blood Pressure symptoms you should look out for and what are the causes of high blood pressure? Explore improvements in your diet to improve.
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Liver Disease & Diet for Health
Learn more about Liver Diseases such as Jaundice, Cirrhosis, Acute & Chronic Liver Failure. Can Diet make a difference for Liver Health?
What is the cause of my coughing? Is my wheezing serious?
Find the possible causes for your coughing and wheezing. What is the treatment for it? 找出咳嗽和喘息的可能原因。它的治疗方法是什么?
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Chronic Kidney Disease & Kidney Stones
Learn what the Kidney Stones Risk Factors are, Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms & how to identify Acute Kidney Failure. Explore changes in your diet to improve.
Travel Health - Guide for Travellers
Travellers to countries that have low standards of health and hygiene risk contracting infectious diseases, caused by contaminated food and water and by mosquitoes. Here are some travel health tips.
What is Dengue Fever? Its symptoms & causes.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include high fever, headache, vomiting, skin rash, muscle & joint pains.
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Corns, Calluses & Warts on Feet
Tender skin lumps on the feet are usually caused by calluses, corns or warts. Calluses & corns are areas of skin that has thickened, due to constant pressure, while warts are viral infections.
Normal Blood Sugar Levels
Normal Blood Sugar Levels are provided in the Blood Glucose Chart. A simple diabetes blood test using test strips allows for continuous blood glucose monitoring.
Health Assessment & Wellness Screening
There are Comprehensive Medical Health Assessments for you & your loved ones. Health screening for cancer & detecting illnesses in its early stages are crucial.
Arthritis in the Elderly
Arthritis means inflamed joints & the commonest type is osteoarthritis. Learn what the symptoms are & what treatment is available.
Allergy : Skin rash, Hay fever, Eczema, Hives and Bowel problems
Allergies are sensitive reactions that occur when the body’s immune system reacts in any unusual way to foods, airborne dust, animal hair, dust mites & pollens.
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Blood Pressure Chart - What is the normal blood pressure range?
Use the Blood Pressure Chart to assess if you have a healthy blood pressure. Various hypertension definitions are provided.
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What is Gluten Sensitivity? Do you have Gluten Intolerance Symptoms?
This list of Gluten intolerance symptoms is longer than you imagine. A list of grains containing gluten & those that are gluten-free is included.
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Ear: Otitis Externa
Otitis externa is a condition in which the skin lining the outer ear canal becomes red and swollen due to infection. What should you do if you encounter such ear problems?
What is Autism?
Autism is a developmental disorder commencing in early childhood. Aspergers symptoms include an inability of the child to form normal social relationships.
What are Warts? What are the various treatments for warts?
Warts are lumps on the skin produced by a virus. The virus invades the skin, usually through small injury, and causes the skin to multiply rapidly.
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Treatment for Knee Pain / Patellar tendinitis
Knee joints play an important role in supporting weight, standing, walking and running. Its main function is to bend, stretch and support the body.
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What is Heartburn or GERD? What causes GERD & how do you prevent it?
Heartburn is a feeling of burning discomfort in your chest. GERD(chronic acid reflux) is caused by acid-containing stomach contents leaking back up your throat.
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Handling Stress, Insomnia & Lack of Sleep
What does Stress do to your body? Why do you have Insomnia and can't sleep? What are the effects from the lack of sleep?
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Women's Health Issues - Symptoms and Causes
Learn the Symptoms & Causes of various women's health issues and problems eg Cervical Cancer, Osteoporosis, Breast lumps, Anaemia, Urinary tract infection.
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Cholesterol: How to Lower Cholesterol?
Heart disease is the number 1 killer in most countries. It is mainly caused by clogging up of the arteries by a fatty substance known as atheroma. Learn how to lower your cholesterol.
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension is a chronic condition. Find out the symptoms, causes and the self-help treatment you can adopt. A handy blood pressure chart is provided.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is an abnormal disorganised growth of cells in the tissues of a person. The cells multiply out of control and drain vital nutrition from the normal cells.
What is Angina? Symptoms, Risk factors, Causes & Treatment.
Angina (also known as angina pectoris) is the name given to pain in the chest that comes from the heart when it is short of oxygen.
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Atopic Eczema
Eczema refers to a red, scaly, itchy, sometimes weeping skin condition. Atopy refers to an allergic condition that tends to run in families and includes problems such as asthma, hay fever etc.
Health Screening Packages - Pre-Employment
Health Assessment - Pre-employment & Additional Screening Tests & Investigations
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Child Development Milestones at a glance
Developmental milestones are behaviors or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop eg Rolling over, crawling, walking & talking etc
Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea FAQ
What causes Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea? Can snoring be treated? Q&A
What is Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis means inflammation of the joints, but there are over 100 different types of arthritis. The most common is osteoarthritis, which is usually not serious.
Substance Abuse & Addictions
Addiction to neurotoxins such as nicotine from smoking, alcohol and drugs eg opiates & cocaine etc are detrimental to your health.
What is Travellers' Diarrhoea? Symptoms & Treatment
Diarhhoea, abdominal pain and sometimes vomiting are unfortunately common during many overseas trips. Learn the different diarrhoea types & causes.
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Foreign Body in the Eye
It is any particle such as dirt, metal or sawdust that lodges on the surface of the eye or inside the eye.
The DASH Diet - Foods that lower blood pressure
Start the DASH Diet to lower blood pressure naturally. The hypertension diet lists the foods that lower blood pressure.
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Ear Wax in your Ear
The purpose of the wax is to protect the skin of the ear canal and give it a waterproof coating. What do you do if you have excessive ear wax?
Contact Dermatitis
A skin inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to certain substances coming into contact with the skin. Learn the Cause, Symptoms & Treatment.
Common Nail Diseases
Learn about common Nail Diseases including Fungal infections, Ingrown toenails and other nail problems, their causes, symptoms and medical treatment.
What to do if you have a Nose Bleed
Nose bleeding or Epistaxis is a common condition that many children and adults will encounter. Here's what you should do.
Self-help High Blood Pressure Treatments
Gives you ways to lower your blood pressure naturally to avoid a lifelong commitment to blood pressure medications.
Vitamins & Nutrients for a Well-functioning Immune System to Protect against COVID-19 & other Viral Infections
(Ref: Nutrients. 2020 Apr 23;12(4). pii: E1181. doi: 10.3390/nu12041181 Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System Is an Important Factor to Protect against Viral Infections Calder PC1, Carr AC2, Gombart AF3, Eggersdorfer M4.
Healthy Diets for Optimal Health
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