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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 Signs of an Unhealthy Heart

When talking about an unhealthy heart or heart problems, the first symptom that comes to mind may be chest pain. But, do you know there are other subtle warning signs that indicate an unhealthy heart? Here are five of them: Swollen and Bleeding Gums Even though swollen or bleeding gums are typical symptoms of periodontal disease, they are also linked to other conditions, such as heart diseases. “Patients with gum disease have two to three times the chance of developing a heart attack or stroke,” said Dr Edgar Kieu, Deputy Director, Raffles Dental. “Some bacteria from the gums have been...

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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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