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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. It can cause symptoms like coughing with increased phlegm, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. 1 There are mainly 2 types of COPD: Emphysema: The tiny air sacs in the lungs become damaged, making it difficult […]

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disease where bone density and mass decrease, or bone structure changes, making bones weaker and more likely to fracture. 1 With advancing age, the bone density normally decreases. However, in some people, it decreases faster. If bone density declines below a certain level, it is called osteoporosis. 2 Osteoporosis […]

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Pre-Diabetes

Pre-Diabetes

Understanding Prediabetes Prediabetes is a state in which your blood sugar is higher than usual but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes (T2D). It is like a warning before diabetes. People with prediabetes might not notice any obvious symptoms or signs, however, immediate action should be taken to avoid diabetes.1 In […]

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis involves the degradation of the cartilage in the joints, causing pain and decreased functionality. This condition commonly affects the knees1. Osteoarthritis affects older people, and the population demography predicts that by 2030, the proportion of adults over the age of 60 would rise from 19% to 26%1.   Causes of Osteoarthritis: […]

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Chronic Kidney Disease – Warning Signs and Early Detection

Chronic Kidney Disease – Warning Signs and Early Detection

What is chronic kidney disease?   Your kidneys are effective filters that remove wastes and excess fluids from the blood to produce urine1,2. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which there is a gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys become damaged and are unable to filter wastes from the blood effectively. Over […]

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Clearing the Air: What You Need to Know About Asthma

Clearing the Air: What You Need to Know About Asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness, which tend to vary over time in frequency or intensity1,2. Asthma affects approximately 5% of Singaporeans aged 18 to 69 years2. In Singapore, 1 in every 3 patients with asthma aged […]

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Managing Gout: You Do Not Have to Bear the Pain

Managing Gout: You Do Not Have to Bear the Pain

Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by the build-up of uric acid in the joints, which can lead to inflammation and pain. It typically affects the joint in the big toe but can also affect other joints such as the knees, ankles, and wrists. 1 Symptoms of gout include swelling and pain […]

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What is Diabetes

What is Diabetes

What is Diabetes and what can we do to prevent it? Let's find out more...

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Hepatitis B: Prevention and Management

Hepatitis B: Prevention and Management

More than a third of the world’s population is infected with the hepatitis B...

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Diabetes Complications: What Happens When Diabetes Is Not Well Managed?

Diabetes Complications: What Happens When Diabetes Is Not Well Managed?

By 2050, Singapore is expected to have around 1 million individuals with diabetes, owing to the rapidly ageing population.1 Elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels in the blood for a prolonged time can trigger a cascade of symptoms and lead to a range of complications that can affect nearly every organ in the body.2 The higher […]

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