Remember the time when you accidentally touched the hot water kettle – while it was still burning hot? What happened wasn’t just the burning sensation you felt, but significant skin damage sufficient to cause afflicted skin cells to die. While burns are one of the most frequently occurring injuries, they are categorised according to the […]

Since COVID-19 hit our sunny island, people have been staying indoors more often and heading out less in order to limit potential exposure to the virus. Although the government has mandated that 75% of employees who can work from home can now head to the office, many companies continue allowing employees to work from home, […]

Since 2011, healthcare industry observers in Singapore have called for telemedicine to become increasingly mainstream and widespread. As the world’s smartest city, this push is in-line with assimilating digital healthcare into our population. The need for, and benefits of telemedicine has been further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been more than a year […]

Your weight is more than just numbers on a scale or the topic relatives love to broach at gatherings. It reflects your health like a mirror, and if you’ve been watching your weight slowly inch upwards, take note.    Extra weight gained may not always be glaringly obvious, but every kilogram you gain that goes […]

When it comes to running a business, taking care of your employees’ well-being takes priority. Your company depends on them, regardless of role or responsibility, to function like a well-oiled engine.    Making it a point to look after them in various aspects can contribute to a healthier working environment, happier employees, and overall increased […]

When you think about being vaccinated, the first thing that comes to mind is often the needle used to inject the vaccine into your body. Sometimes, you may also worry about the aftereffects of the vaccine.    The fear of a needle nor a vaccine’s side effects, if any, shouldn’t be a deterrent to getting […]

Having a Sexually-Transmitted Disease (STD) is usually not something you’d like to be open about to others. And yet, this plays an important part in your overall health and wellness.    Plus, it isn’t exactly pleasant to feel uncomfortable all-day in your nether regions.    One solution that gives you the privacy you desire and […]

Is that itchy, angry red patch on your skin driving you insane? No idea what it is, and how you should treat it? Not all skin conditions are the same. One of the most frequently-occurring dermatological conditions, eczema, has several variants to it. Each type of eczema has its own triggers and symptoms. Check them out! […]

One day, you wake up with a stuffy nose. It feels odd for some reason, your throat starts to feel ticklish and a pounding headache seems imminent. Is this of concern, and if it is, do you classify it as the common cold or a flu? What is the difference anyway? Two of the most commonly-confused […]

As the virus rages on more than one year after it was first discovered, it has charted a path of devastation for many loved ones. Apart from the elderly, the younger ones are also at risk, especially young babies who have yet to fully develop their immune systems. Even with the vaccines available, they are not […]