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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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Father’s Day Special: 7 Tips to Help Your Dad Stay in the Pink of Health

The best gift we could ever grant our loved ones is health. Appreciation can be shown in various ways. Instead of getting your dad the latest smart phone or fancy gadget, read on to find out how you can help your dad stay healthy in the long run! 1. Health Screening As one ages, their risks of certain conditions increase too. Besides the three highs, – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar (also known as diabetes mellitus) – cancers relating to the colon and rectum, prostate, and lungs are among the most common cancers affecting men in...

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Debunking myths about fertility; your first step to family planning

No matter which stage of your relationship you and your partner are at, it is important for couples to take the first step in family planning together and understand what to expect prior to conception and pregnancy. We all know that dietary and lifestyle choices made during pregnancy has a significant effect on the baby, but what about the choices made before pregnancy? Let’s debunk some myths about fertility and how you can manage pre-pregnancy choices in a healthier way. Conceiving is easy Did you know that the chances of conceiving naturally before an individual reaches 35 years of age...

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Your Holiday Checklist: 8 Things To Do Before Your Vacation

Preparing and packing for a vacation can be a momentous task. You may be tempted to wait till the last minute to pack, but you may also miss out some items in the process, which may make or break your trip. So what exactly do you need to do or include in your luggage before your trip? We’ve put together a helpful checklist so you don’t miss anything out: 1. Get the Necessary Travel Vaccinations What you want is to create wonderful memories of your vacation, and not get the unwanted “gift” of sickness from your place of travel. To...

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