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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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Your Guide to Health Screening Tests in Singapore

Getting the correct health screening tests or package is tricky business. If you do a quick search about this topic on the Internet or online forums, you will often see questions like “Which health screening tests do I need, and which package will you recommend?” With so many health screening packages available at different price points out there, it could be confusing to decide which package or tests best cater to your needs and budget. So, where do you begin? Read on to find out more. Health Screening Tests: The More the Better? Essential Diseases to Test For Other...

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Vaccinations 101: Should You Get Vaccinated?

Have you taken your vaccine? In recent years, the term “vaccine” has become more familiar to our ears. With the importance of vaccination being emphasised, many have taken the initiative to take their vaccines. However, what exactly do vaccines do? And why are they so important? Our body’s immune system To understand the importance of vaccines, one must first learn about the body’s defense against infection. As germs invade our body, they attack and multiply. This process is known as an infection, which will lead to the development of diseases. In these scenarios, our immune system will deploy white blood...

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Prevention tips for common STDs in Singapore

Conversations about sexual education and health may often be avoided and uneasy to discuss. However, the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs or STIs) in Singapore is much higher than you think. According to studies by the Department of STI Control (DSC), there has been an increase in STD rates in Singapore since 2014*. Did you know that some STDs may not show any symptom, and it is also possible for individuals to be infected with more than one STD or STI? With that said, here are some common STDs in Singapore, and how you can spot and...

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