Health
Liver cancer is the third most fatal cancer in Singapore, affecting 24 in every 100,000 people per year. The most common, HCC, is both difficult to detect with little to no symptoms.
BPH is a common condition in men above 50 years old. It can be managed if detected early but, if left untreated, there are long-term consequences on the bladder and kidney.
This year’s Singapore Cancer Society’s Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Campaign raises greater awareness of early detection and screening of uterine, ovarian and cervical cancers.
In line with Health Promotion Board’s campaign on diabetes, Watsons has launched its Diabetes Care Program to bring awareness on diabetes and to manage the symptoms.
An NUS study shared that daily consumption of tea reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in older persons by 50 percent.
Called the ‘Retiree Rescue’ Campaign, it also raises awareness of sudden cardiac arrest.
Two NUS medical students came up with home care where secondary and university students work together with community allied health professionals to care for vulnerable elderly in the community.
Do you sometimes experience your food coming back up your oesophagus and you don’t know why? We have some answers.
Get acquainted with some of the superfoods in 45 countries and add them to your regular meals.
Seniors are particularly prone to having shingles and a vaccine is recommended to reduce your risk.
TV personality Anita Kapoor experienced two weeks in a nursing home and sheds light on the need for improvements.
Singapore Cancer Society’s Cancer Rehabilitation Centre allows those like Mike Rollings to improve their physical wellness and much more.
A fourth grant call by the Government is looking for new assistive devices that will allow seniors to remain active and independent despite their disability.
Bayer’s crowdsourcing initiative aims at addressing this in elderly with chronic diseases and plans on giving winners S$10,000 each.