Discover how you can protect yourself against DENGUE
Dengue is the world’s fastest-growing disease carried by Aedes mosquitos, and has increased 30 times over a decade. The disease affects millions around the world. Infected mosquitos can be found in urban areas, both indoors and outdoors. They tend to breed anywhere water collects (e.g. storage containers, old tyres, open food containers, pet bowls, flowerpots, etc) Do you know? In 2017, Dengue has infected nearly 12,000 people in Singapore. As of 2 April 2018, there were 5 [...]
3 Places to do vaccination for your kids in Singapore
Looking for vaccination for your children in Singapore? Whether you have a baby, toddler or child, living in Singapore or just arrived, there are various places for you to choose from to do vaccinations for your children. Costs of vaccinations in Singapore may vary tremendously according to whether you choose to get vaccinated in a public or private sector. You should know that only diphtheria and measles immunisations are compulsory by law. Children in Singapore are encouraged [...]
Cervical Dysplasia – Is it Cancer?
Cervical dysplasia refers to abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix. This is not cancer. However, this is considered pre-cancer changes which can lead to cervical cancer if not treated. According to the World Health Rankings, Russia has 3.5 deaths/100,000 women due to cervical cancer as compared to United Kingdom (1.4/100,000) and Arab countries (0.4/100,000). It is therefore important for sexually active woman to be viligant of their health as cervical dysplasia do [...]
Latest Technologies in Orthopaedics
When our joints become injured or diseased, the pain and swelling can limit our mobility. We have pain during work, exercise and sports. Although the causes are diverse, one of the most common causes is osteoarthritis. Within the joint, the ends of the bones are covered with cartilage. This cartilage provides a smooth covering for movement. Thinning or damage to the cartilage causes friction. The friction leads to pain and swelling of the joint. This is termed [...]
Types of Ayurvedic Treatments
In the contemporary world, there is a lot of evidence which says that people who are socially more connected are likely to be happier and hence healthier both physically and mentally. It was Ayurveda which first talked about the relationship between the Mind and the Body. As per Ayurvedic philosophy, it is very important to keep the mind balanced and calm during the treatment regimen. A positive mind helps the physical body to be more receptive to [...]