What Your Mouth Can Tell You About Your Health
If your eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the mirror to your health. Your oral health is a good indicator of your overall health. Certain conditions, such as gum diseases or stained teeth, can be symptoms of more serious problems like diabetes or vitamin deficiency. Here are some common mouth conditions, and […]
Questions You’re Too Shy to Ask the Dentist
During your dental examination, you may see your dentist saying or doing certain things that may seem puzzling. If you’re always curious about some of the things we do to your teeth, but are too shy to ask, don’t worry – we answer some of them here: “What do all the numbers and words you […]
The Lowdown on Toothache Home Remedies
If you do a quick search on the Internet for “DIY toothache remedies”, you will find dozens of results touting to kill tooth pain. However, how effective are they, and do they work? We give you the lowdown on some of the most popular DIY remedies and their effectiveness: Clove Oil How it’s used: Dilute […]
The Lowdown on Toothache Home Remedies
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a vaccine that helps to protect against the strains of HPV, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and also the cause of several types of cancer. One of the cancers that HPV causes is cervical cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer among women […]
5 Reasons to Get Vaccinated for HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a vaccine that helps to protect against the strains of HPV, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and also the cause of several types of cancer. One of the cancers that HPV causes is cervical cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer among women […]
Sugar and Inflammation: The Not-so-sweet Connection
Sweetness has an almost universal appeal, and foods that contain sugar make them more appetising. While our love hate relationship with sugar could be our daily struggle, Ms Bibi Chia, Principal Dietitian, Raffles Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, shares why having too much of it can cause inflammation to your body, and how to start an anti-inflammatory […]
Is my vaginal discharge normal?
Vaginal discharge is a fluid or mucus from the vagina and is a natural occurrence critical for female reproductive health. Under the influence of female hormones, estrogen, skin cells in the vagina and cervix produce vagina discharge. Is my vaginal discharge normal? There are many different types of vaginal discharge. The varying types are a […]
Your Pregnancy Journey: Tips for Mothers-to-be
Pregnancy marks the beginning of a lifelong adventure – nine precious months before welcoming a new member into your family. This nine-month long journey to motherhood is a unique experience for every woman, with new changes every trimester. For new mothers-to-be, these changes can seem daunting and stressful, it could also bring about new challenges […]
What you should know about a mammogram
Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer among Vietnamese women. Rates of women with breast cancer have increased rapidly in recent years in Vietnam, with over 10,000 new patients contracting the disease every year. While this statistic is daunting, early detection increases the chance of survival of breast cancer and leads to better patient outcomes. […]
Importance of Early Diagnosis for Dementia
Case Study: Mdm S is a 72-year-old retired secretary. She has a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. She has recently lost her husband to cancer. She lives with her son, daughter-in-law and their two children. Recently, she started a volunteer job at a nursing home. A family friend who works in the same […]
