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Can Probiotics Prevent Colorectal Cancer?

Is there any validity for linking the consumption of probiotics and the prevention of colorectal cancer? Surgical oncologist Dr. Grace Tan takes us through what research has pointed to.
  • 19 May 2023
  • 4 mins
Medicine

Teaching the Finer Points of Radiation Oncology

In addition to possessing knowledge on advanced radiation therapies, Dr. Michelle Tseng, a radiation oncologist who bears more than 10 years of clinical experience treating cancer, is a believer in honing her expertise through teaching the essential facets of her field.
  • 07 May 2023
  • 4 mins
Health

Understanding the Body Mass Index (BMI)

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define weight categories and determine whether or not a person is of a healthy weight. Dr. Grace Soo explains how to make sense of this measurement of an individual’s height to weight ratio.
  • 25 Apr 2023
  • 3 mins
Health

Exploring the Possible Link between Diet and Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer remains the leading cancer affecting men and women in Singapore. Dietitian Ms. Wong Chai Ling explains how diet is related to colorectal cancer and how the different food types help to prevent and fight the disease.
  • 19 Apr 2023
  • 6 mins
Health

What Is a Deviated Nasal Septum?

Dr. Harold Heah explains the issues surrounding a nose condition which may affect one’s breathing. He is an otolaryngology (ENT) – head and neck surgeon.
  • 04 Apr 2023
  • 3 mins
Health

Addressing Insomnia with Psychotherapy

It is habitual to sleep to rest; and this comes naturally. However, we learn from psychologist Ms. Velda Chen that sleep does not always come easily.
  • 29 Mar 2023
  • 4 mins
Health

Embracing the Totality of Women’s Health

In conjunction with International Women's Day this month, we discuss women’s health in general and how women experience health issues differently and with commonalities.
  • 20 Mar 2023
  • 4 mins
Lifestyle

Cancer Management and the Role of TCM

Learn about the emerging role of TCM as a possible adjunct to cancer management and the potential benefits of these modalities acting as complements.
  • 08 Mar 2023
  • 4 mins