Category Archive For "Health"
Healthy eating in Singapore: What you need to know
The recent Christmas and New Year’s festivities have no doubt been a time for most people to forget about the calories and simply eat and drink to their heart’s content. But now that it’s 2017, it’s time to make some healthy resolutions, and one key healthy lifestyle change to take on this year is the …
Choosing a gym membership in Singapore
“I need to sign up for a gym membership.” We all know that line; many of us said it in January this year, a few of us will say it again in 2017. It’s the regret we’re voicing for enjoying such an indulgent holiday season, but why not make this the year you keep to …
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
The end of another year has come, and amidst all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and New Year’s festivities, it’s also a time of reflection and planning for the next year, and also about time to start jotting down a few New Year’s resolutions for 2017 that you can actually stick to, and not …
Embryo Genetic Screening in Singapore: A new trial may bring new opportunities
If you’re among the many people out there who have had trouble conceiving a child, you know how frustrating the entire process can be. What should be a loving and intimate experience for you and your partner can end up becoming a scientific affair that really takes the magic out of adding to your family. …
Singapore healthcare ranks as 2nd most efficient worldwide
People in Singapore, no matter who they are, will have to visit a medical professional sooner or later. Fortunately, when it comes to Singapore healthcare, Singaporeans are generally spoiled for choice when it comes time to finding a doctor. Between the affordable and effective public healthcare system, the exemplary private hospitals, the plethora of medical …
Bone marrow transplants and health insurance in Singapore
In the past couple of decades, there have been some incredible advancements made in the medical field, especially when it comes to the treatment of cancer. While the prevalence of cancer is increasing in Singapore, a 2015 report from the National Registry of Diseases Office found that the number of cancer diagnoses grew from 11,431 …
Singapore’s Zika situation: Citizens fearful and governments issuing warnings
Pacific Prime Singapore had speculated on the prospect of Zika virus coming to Singapore previously, as well as reported on the very first case of the disease found in the city-state. Now, however, Zika virus has seemingly exploded in Singapore. Just over a week ago the city-state was sitting at zero known Zika infections, yet now there …
The Haze Returns: Risks and solutions
You’ve already smelled it in the air, right? Like your next door neighbor is cleaning their barbecue by burning off excess residue left behind by charcoal. Only this smell doesn’t stop. It continues to offend your senses all day and night. That’s right, the haze is back. The slash and burn tactics used by farmers …
Telemedicine in Singapore: The doctor will see you… anytime, anywhere
Imagine a world where you never have to leave your home to see your doctor. You merely click a couple buttons on your computer or mobile device and your new specialist appears on screen. She was just sent your medical records electronically from your general practitioner following their video consultation about your current condition. The …
Organ donation in Singapore
Organ transplants and organ donation in Singapore have been an important and ongoing topic for decades now. If someone you know and love is in need of a kidney, or part of your liver, no doubt it wouldn’t take too much coercion for you to get tested and see if you can help the person …