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Athletes and Heart Disease

Athletes and Heart Disease: Why Does it Happen?

Highly active and fit individuals are not completely safe from heart conditions. Here’s why heart problems are seemingly common in fit people, and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Heart health Health screening Sports & exercise

How Likely Will You Get Breast Cancer?

How Likely Will You Get Breast Cancer?

Less than 10% of breast cancers are due to genetic predisposition. Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains how doctors calculate your risk of breast cancer, and what preventive options you have based on your risk.

Women's health Cancer prevention

Pain in My Back

Pain In My Back: 4 Things You're Doing Wrong Everyday

Wang Yu Hui, Senior Physiotherapist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, explains the possible causes of back pain and how to alleviate the ache with simple stretching exercises.

Bone health

Recipe

Recipe: Chef Sam Leong's Spice of Life

Recreate Guest Chef Sam Leong's Spice of Life, a mouth-numbing spicy tofu dish with steamed rice mixed with assorted mushrooms.

Food & nutrition Post-surgery Happiness & mental wellness

Understanding Long COVID

Understanding Long COVID: Symptoms and Recovery Tips

Some recovered COVID-19 patients continue to experience persistent symptoms. Learn more about the signs of long COVID, how it affects your body, and when you should seek help from a specialist.

Respiratory health

What Is Sarcoma? How Rare Is It?

What Is Sarcoma? How Rare Is It?

Sarcoma is a rare, complex, and diverse cancer with over 70 different subtypes. Dr Richard Quek, medical oncologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, explains more.

Bone health Children Cancer prevention

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A Guide to Haze Season in Singapore

A Guide to Haze Season in Singapore

Don’t let the haze keep you in a daze – Here’s the lowdown on health hazards and preventative measures.

Respiratory health

COVID-19 and Children

COVID-19 and Children: 12 Things to Know

While the COVID-19 outbreak ensues, here are some useful tips parents can consider when taking care of their children.

Children Respiratory health

Fever in babies

Fever in Babies: When Should You Be Worried?

Is your baby having a fever? Before you start panicking, read what our paediatrician has to say about how to deal with baby fever.

Accident & emergency Newborn & baby

Childhood Fevers

Fever in Children: Your Questions Answered

How to manage your child's fever at home and when it's time for a doctor.

Children Getting medical care

Oximeters and COVID-19 – Facts You Need to Know

Oximeter Readings and Blood Oxygen Levels

Oximeters can be a key tool to monitor blood oxygen levels and detect disease severity. Here are some basic facts you need to know.

Respiratory health

Understanding Long COVID

Understanding Long COVID: Symptoms and Recovery Tips

Some recovered COVID-19 patients continue to experience persistent symptoms. Learn more about the signs of long COVID, how it affects your body, and when you should seek help from a specialist.

Respiratory health