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The Hidden Dangers of Vaping to Your Heart & Lungs

Originally marketed as a tool for smoking cessation, a study published in JAMA on 5 March 2025 has shown that not only is vaping ineffective in increasing smoking cessation, it is actually associated with reduced tobacco abstinence and prolonged nicotine dependence.
  • 03 Sep 2025
  • 5mins
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When Is a Headache a Sign of Brain Cancer?

A bad headache can be unsettling, but even more frightening are the assumptions you might make after experiencing a particularly severe headache – is it just a migraine or could it perhaps be a brain tumor?
  • 26 Aug 2025
  • 5mins
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Overcoming the Odds: Real Stories of Resilience with IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of conditions that cause inflammation of tissues in the digestive tract. It is estimated that there are approximately 3000 to 4000 individuals who suffer from IBD in Singapore. Although symptoms may be mild in some individuals, if left untreated, it can progress into more severe complications.
  • 12 Aug 2025
  • 5 mins
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Step by Step: A Guide to Healthy Feet

A pair of healthy feet are crucial for helping you navigate the hustle and bustle of daily life, especially in Singapore where people are often on the move. Hence, it is no surprise that your feet deserve to be well cared for too. However, many may tend to neglect their feet until problems occur, such as pain, discomfort, or injuries.
  • 07 Jul 2025
  • 5 mins
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The Comprehensive Fall Prevention Guide for Seniors with Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis

Ageing is often accompanied by an increased risk for various health conditions, among which osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are particularly common. Although these two conditions differ in nature, they can coexist and significantly increase the risk of falls and fractures among seniors.
  • 27 May 2025
  • 5 mins
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The Uncomplicated Truth of Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults (20 to 65 years) with diabetes. As described by ophthalmologist Dr. Niall Crosby, diabetic retinopathy “affects the light-sensitive film at the back of the eye, known as the retina”.
  • 08 Apr 2025
  • 5 mins read
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From the Brink: A Husband and Father’s Survival

After his health check in December, Mr. Ramalingam K. thought that he was in the clear. However, the father of two ended up having to fight for his life after grappling with two heart attacks and successive organ complications.
  • 13 Jan 2025
  • 3 mins read
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When to Skip the Wait: Understanding Urgent Care

When an elderly experiences a burn or scald, or a child falls and scrapes their elbows or knees, they might be rushed to the nearest hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. However, doing so may result in long waiting times, with hospitals reporting high patient loads. Another place you can bring your loved ones to seek medical care are urgent care facilities. Urgent care facilities are healthcare premises designed to provide medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
  • 06 Nov 2024
  • 3 mins read