Health

According to a study, OSA is associated with various negative consequences, such as impaired quality of life, depression, metabolic diseases, cognitive decline, drowsy driving and an increased risk of motor vehicle accidents. We sit down with ENT specialist Dr. Soon Sue Rene and cardiologist Dr. William Kristanto to hear more from them on the ins and outs of obstructive sleep apnea, its relationship with cardiovascular diseases, and how it can be treated.

Oftentimes, patients are typically referred to pain specialists only after going through simple painkillers with gastroenterologists, neurologists, surgeons, and other health providers. It is important for pain doctors to review patient history while weighing various medical perspectives to find the most appropriate course of action for treating, diagnosing, and managing pain. We hear from pain management specialist Dr. Daniel Phang as he delves deeper into the various aspects of pain management and what you should take note of.

Testicular cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer diagnosed in young men, especially those between 20 to 40 years old. According to urologist Dr. Png Keng Siang, testicular cancer occurs in approximately 1 in 250 males and account for 1-2% of all cancers in men.

Asthma is the most common chronic lung condition that occurs in people of all ages, and causes occasional breathing difficulties. Respiratory medicine specialist Dr Lim Hui Fang discusses ways asthma sufferers can better manage their condition in a post COVID-19 era.

In January 2024, the Ministry of Health announced that around 3,000 people in the Jalan Bukit Merah area of Singapore were set to go for a mandatory tuberculosis (TB) screening. It is a precautionary move that came after 10 cases of TB were linked to the area. Dr. Loh spoke in an interview with CNA’s Asia First where he shared more about the current prevalence of TB in Singapore, how concerned you should be about it, and what you can do to lower your risk of TB.

As the saying goes, “you are what you eat," and that is all the more true when it comes to the essential minerals and vitamins you consume and absorb into your body. Without these minerals and vitamins, important bodily functions could be impeded, and you could end up becoming more susceptible to diseases.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when a person’s pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin produced. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body regulate its blood sugar level. Suffering from high glucose levels due to diabetes can lead to many health issues that affect the body and organs.

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In Singapore, 21 people die from cardiovascular disease every day. In 2021, cardiovascular disease accounted for 32% – or around one in three – of all local deaths. Dr. Gerard Leong delves deep into cardiovascular diseases and discusses the importance of an early diagnosis as well as warning signs of a cardiovascular disease.