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Five Health Screening Misconceptions You Need to Stop Believing

You may have heard of certain things about health screenings that made you hesitant to go for one. But are those based on truths or from fearmongering? In reality, health screenings provide valuable insights into your health status, enabling you to seek medical treatment early. This is especially important for those who are entering the prime stage of their lives when they are more prone to chronic diseases. To help you stay informed about health screenings, here are five common myths debunked. Myth 1: I don't need health screening if I’m feeling healthy Many people believe they do not need...

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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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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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