2025 has been a year defined by innovation, resilience, and meaningful progress in healthcare and wellness. As we look back on the past year, we're excited to highlight some insightful and informative articles featured on FarrerHealth. From empowering patient stories to expert insights and practical wellbeing advice, join us as we revisit our top articles that shaped the conversation around health and wellness in 2025.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Singaporean women, accounting for 30% of all cancers diagnosed in women. We sit down with breast cancer surgeon Dr. Felicia Tan to look at the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, available cancer screenings, and ways to lower your risk.
Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum. It is one of the most common cancers in Singapore and usually begins as a non-cancerous polyp that may develop into cancer over time. General Surgeon Dr. Lee Chinli delves deeper into what you need to know about colorectal cancer.
Respiratory viral infections remain a significant health concern in Singapore. As viruses continue to evolve, preventive strategies, especially vaccines, must be regularly updated to stay effective. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lee Tau Hong highlights what you need to know in 2025 about vaccinations for COVID-19, Influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, often causing symptoms such as diarrhoea, stomach pain, and bloody stools. Despite these challenges, many individuals with IBD continue to lead fulfilling lives. Two such individuals, Anne and Sanjay, share how they have found strength and resilience through their journeys with the help of gastroenterologist Dr. Tey Tze Tong.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects thousands worldwide, causing chronic inflammation and discomfort in the digestive tract. This can severely impact quality of life for those suffering from the condition. Fortunately, recent findings on the gut microbiome offer insights into new ways IBD may be treated. Gastroenterologist Dr. Ho Gim Him discusses new ways to treat IBD by restoring gut microbial balance.
Once thought of as simply excess weight or a lifestyle issue, obesity is now redefined as an adiposity-based chronic disease (ABCD), a long-term, biologically driven medical condition. Endocrinologist Dr. Kevin Tan discusses why weight loss can be difficult for some individuals and what this new understanding means for treatment.
Our vision is a vital sense, yet it is often taken for granted until something goes wrong. This was the case for Mr. Paul Ler, who noticed blurry vision while working at his computer and was later diagnosed with a macular hole. Learn more about his treatment and recovery journey with ophthalmologist Adjunct Associate Professor Au Eong Kah Guan.
A bad headache can be unsettling, and it may even leave you wondering if what you are experiencing is a particularly severe migraine, or if it could be a brain tumor. We speak with neurosurgeon Dr. Ng Zhi Xu, who shares more on what you need to know about brain tumors and when you should seek medical help for your headaches.
Once marketed as a smoking cessation tool, vaping has been shown not only to be ineffective in helping users quit but also linked to prolonged nicotine dependence, reduced tobacco abstinence, and other negative health effects. Cardiologist Dr. Jeremy Chow and respiratory specialist Dr. Alvin Ng discusses the impact of vaping on heart and lung health.
Since his 40s, Mr. Adrian Yeo has suffered from severe back pain that would, at times, leave him unable to walk. After years of living with this debilitating condition, he finally consulted orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Mash, who diagnosed him with degenerative scoliosis and spondylolisthesis. Read more about his journey to recovery here.
