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A Cancer That Can Be Prevented with Vaccination?

Did you know that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally1? Every year, more than 200 women in Singapore are diagnosed with cervical cancer2. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix, a small canal that connects the uterus and vagina. When a woman is expecting, the cervix helps keep her baby in place until the child is fully developed. The cervix widens during childbirth so that the baby can be born. While cancer usually takes place when one or more gene in a cell change or mutate...

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5 Common Oral Health Myths That Might Be Harming Your Teeth

We all know that brushing our teeth is the bare minimum for oral hygiene, but did you also know that certain brushing habits may adversely affect your oral health? Engaging in wrong habits and routine are often due to a lack of oral health knowledge. When it comes to maintaining good oral health, here are five common myths that we have debunked to help you learn the right facts. Myth 1: Teeth is Cleaner if I Brush Harder Vigorous brushing is not an ideal technique for cleaning your teeth. In fact, the harder you brush, the more damage you are causing...

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Atopic Dermatitis: Can your child’s eczema cause a food allergy?

Managing your child’s eczema and other allergies can be stressful and tricky, but you are not alone. According to the Guidelines for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Singapore, approximately 20.8% of children are affected by eczema. The prevalence of food allergy in children is also estimated to be between 4-5%[1]. Studies have suggested that eczema may have a role to play in the development of food allergies and is associated with other allergic diseases. Understanding atopic dermatitis and possible early interventions may be your key in navigating through your child’s allergies. What parents should know about atopic dermatitis Atopic...

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How to prevent and protect yourself from dengue

While the world battles and remembers 2020 as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, another pestilence lurks in the shadows of Singapore that requires equal resilience. Did you know that Singapore saw its highest record of dengue cases this year with 33,956 cases* recorded as of November? *Cited from NEA As dengue fever remained as a public health threat, this disease can be preventable when we stay vigilant and take precautionary measures against the breeding of Aedes mosquitos. Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from dengue fever by understanding the illness and adopting good dengue prevention tips...

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