Visiting friends and relatives and partaking in communal feasting are part of the tradition of Lunar New Year (LNY) celebrations. However, these festive treats usually contain highly refined carbohydrates with high sugar content that can cause blood sugar levels to rise. Particularly for diabetic patients, the excess sugar may lead to worsening of their condition as their body will not be able to produce enough insulin to counter the extra sugar intake.

Did you know that the average Singaporean is heavier and more likely to overeat today than the decades before? According to findings by the Health Promotion Board (HPB), there has been a population-wide shift towards obesity. If we do not take actions to curb it now, we will become a fat nation in no time.

Elsje, in her mid-50s started feeling pain arising from her right abdomen. The pain affected the surrounding areas unexpectedly at various intensity and frequency, during different times in the day. A check with her gastroenteritis doctor ruled out bowel related issues and she was advised to consult with her gynaecologist instead.

Colorectal cancer occurs when polyps that form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum become malignant and develop into cancer. If you are recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer and will be undergoing treatment (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) soon, you will need to adopt a diet that can nourish and strengthen your body to fight the side effects of treatment.

The first Lung Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) with Active Breathing Control (ABC) was conducted at Farrer Park Hospital in Singapore SBRT involves the delivery of a single high dose radiation treatment or a few fractionated radiation treatments (usually up to 5 treatments) in the exact location of identified tumours in the body.

Asthma prevalence has been rising in developed countries, particularly for children than in adults. Although asthma cannot be cured, the symptoms can be controlled.

An exclusive Health Awareness Night on 6th April 2018 was organized for the Bangladeshi community in Singapore, at One Farrer Hotel Ballroom, with Mr Md. Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Singapore and Mr Mohd. Shahiduzzaman, President of Bangladesh Business Chamber, Singapore as our Guests of Honour.

Food plays an integral role in providing nutrients as part of the holistic healing process, and FPH offers a myriad spread of cuisines customised to suit our patients’ dietary preferences i.e. low sodium, low sugar etc, without compromising on the taste factor.