Category Archive For "Health"
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C-sections in Singapore: Implications for new moms
Caesarean sections (C-section) have become a common method for giving birth in countries around the world. It has even been gaining popularity in many spots, and C-sections in Singapore are no different. While the percentage of births by C-section in Singapore accounted for 10-15% of total births in the early 1990s, the procedure now accounts …
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New Ministry of Health initiatives announced in Singapore’s 2017 Budget
Minister of Health Gan Kim Yong announced on Thursday (March 9) a number of health initiatives that the ministry would be looking to spend part of its SGD 10.7 billion budget on. During the Parliament’s Committee of Supply debate, Yong explained that the ministry would be focusing beyond healthcare to health, beyond hospital to community, …
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All About Hand, Foot and Mouth disease in Singapore
2016 was a tumultuous year when it came to infectious disease in Singapore. As Zika virus dominated headlines for portions of the year and dengue continued to affect thousands upon thousands of Singaporeans, people were constantly on the lookout for mosquitoes and incentivized to keep themselves and their families indoors. Another disease, however, still had …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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