Health Articles
5 Tips of Hypertension Lifestyle Management
Based on the 2017 Singapore National Population Health Survey, hypertension affects approximately one in five adults here. Uncontrolled hypertension may lead to serious health problems. Apart from medication, learn the ABCDEs of hypertension lifestyle management.
What You Need to Know About Dengue Fever
The number of dengue fever cases reported so far this year has exceeded the whole of 2021 and is already climbing towards the levels in 2020 when Singapore saw its worst dengue outbreak. Read more and learn 6 preventive tips against dengue fever.
肝脏知识 – 如何珍惜和保护它
肝脏虽然没有脑筋想的快，没有眼睛看得远，没有心脏跳得活跃，但它是人体内最大的器官之一. 肝脏到底有多重要呢？莱佛士癌症中心肿瘤内科顾问李振翔 (Dr Lee Chern Siang) 在这篇文章中分享[…]
Cancer Happens to 1 in 3 Singaporeans
On average, one in three people in Singapore will be diagnosed with cancer some time in their lives, and about one in four deaths in Singapore are caused by cancer.
Video Guide: How to use the Antigen Rapid Test Kit
Step by step video guide on how to use the antigen rapid test (ART) kit.
Salads and Poke Bowls: How Safe Are They?
When we think of healthy grab-and-go meals, salads are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Salads are packed with essential nutrients that are…
Five simple steps to maintain a healthy kidney
Based on the most recent Singapore Renal registry data for chronic kidney disease, the 3 most common causes of CKD leading to ESRD are diabetic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis and hypertension. Learn five simple steps to maintain a healthy kidney.
8 Tips for preparing healthy meals during Chinese New Year
Treat your family and loved ones to healthier home-cooked meals this Chinese New Year and start the year in the pink of health. 01 Serve…
What is a faecal occult blood test?
A faecal occult blood test (FOBT) checks for hidden blood in your stool sample. It is a common screening method for colorectal cancer or other underlying conditions that cause bleeding in the digestive tract.
The Dangers of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a medical term for an umbrella of conditions that is characterised by the build-up of fat (fatty infiltration) in the liver.