COVID Tests at GP Clinics: Swab-And-Send-Home (SASH)

With effect from 1 July 2020, anyone aged 13 and above who has fever or flu symptoms will have to undergo swab test for COVID-19.   Your..

9 Tips For A Better Sleep At Night

Are you having trouble with sleep now that circuit breaker is over? Some of us may have become used to sleeping late at night..

Get Weight Management Advice via Online Dr Consultation

  Work From Home (WFH) and hang out with people virtually has become a new normal.         As we become less..

Maintaining mental health during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us – imposing sudden changes in our lives, causing fears about our health, job and finances, as..

Handle Children Emergencies at Home

Don’t Forget to Moisturise! How to Avoid Dry Skin After Frequent Washing

Stay home, practise social distancing, and wash your hands—these are some of the measures doctors have advised to help limit the spread of COVID-19...

How to maintain your weight during circuit breaker

Many people have commented that they have put on weight in the past month while staying at home during this circuit breaker, as they..

COVID-19 and Pregnancy: FAQs

1. Will my baby be affected if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 infection during pregnancy? As this is a new disease, there is limited..

Am I protected from COVID-19 because I am still young?

It is well-known that patients who have pre-existing medical conditions, or are older, the mortality rate is much higher.     However, COVID-19 can..

Online & Tele-consult with Doctors in SG (Medical, Skin)

Afraid of visiting your regular Family Physician for fear of catching COVID – 19? Do not fret, online consultation or tele-consultation is now available...

How to Prevent Spread of Covid-19?

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and many people are “silent carriers” without any symptoms.     Hence, it is especially […]

New Healthsprings Medical & Laser Clinic at Bidadari

Good news for the residents in Bidadari/ Woodleigh area! The new Healthsprings Medical & Laser Clinic is now opened to serve the patients &..

Travelling During COVID-19 Outbreak?

The COVID – 19 outbreak is in full swing! Many countries have either closed their borders or imposed quarantine restrictions on travellers from affected..

What Should You Do If You Have Dry Skin?

There are at least five types of skin: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. Unfortunately, as much as everyone wants to have smooth, clear..

How to Treat Flu and Common Illnesses at Home

Common Illnesses & Home Remedies during CNY     Chinese New Year is a time for gatherings and festival feasting.   Unfortunately, gatherings and..

Common causes of painful feet: Flat Foot and Bunions

Our feet support the weight of our body and absorb the force of the hard pavements as we walk. What are some common causes..

Laser Therapy For Hair Loss: The Benefits and Side Effects

Hair Loss is More Common Than You Thought!     We lose around 50 to 100 strands of hair every day and for most..

Avoid Bed Bugs in Hotels | Don’t Get Bugged When You Travel

It’s the time of the year again whereby we globe-trotting Singaporeans take our well-deserved break overseas.   As we travel to increasingly remote and..

Who Should Get the HPV Vaccination? Costs & Types of Vaccine in Singapore

What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that causes infections in both men and women.   It is estimated that..

Managing Food Allergies

Why Do We Get Allergies? Our body is naturally resistant to many viruses and bacteria, thanks to the immune system that detects foreign substances...

Itchy Skin? 7 Methods for Effective Eczema Treatment

Haze in Singapore has reached the unhealthy level recently.   Exposure to the main air pollutant which is particulate matters (PM) may cause irritation..

Vitamin D Deficiency | FAQ

Vitamin D is produced by our skin upon exposure to sunlight.   Hence, one may think that in sunny Singapore, Vitamin D deficiency would..

7 Ways To Prevent Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common issue for both men and women.       While there are many types of hair loss, androgenic alopecia..

Guide to use MediSave for Vaccinations | Adult Vaccine Schedule

Those aged 18 and above will be able to use MediSave to pay for recommended vaccinations from Nov 1 with the National Adult Immunisation..

Are topical steroids safe?

You may have read in the news recently about an infant who developed Cushing’s Syndrome from using a cream containing steroids.   So one..

Dengue Fever 2019: Symptoms, Tests, and Prevention

Dengue season is back!     According to NEA, the number of dengue cases registered in 2019 so far has already exceeded the total..

Psoriasis: Causes and Cure

What is Psoriasis?   Psoriasis often first appears as a red scaly rash with a silvery tinge, and is sometimes mistaken for eczema. It is..

Skin Problems in Babies and Children 

Skin Problems in Babies and Children & How to Treat Them Infants and children commonly develop skin rashes, which cause parents much worry.  ..

Guide to Eczema: Causes & Treatments

Feeling itchy?       If it’s your first experience with this condition or you’ve been battling it for a period of time, do..

Maintain Vaginal Health & Elasticity Non-surgically

Many women tend to neglect what is important to them – vaginal health.      Childbirth, hormones, and age can change a woman’s vagina...

HPV vaccination in Singapore

The Singapore government has recently announced that girls in Secondary 1 will be able to opt in to receive free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)..

Take Control Of Your Diabetes

“Tired of repeatedly pricking your finger to check your blood glucose? With the new FreeStyle Libre System from Abbott, there is no need to anymore! In a […]

Vaccinations

Vaccinations have been part and parcel of our lives since we were babies. From the day we were born till our pre-teen years, we get […]