Acid reflux refers to backflow of acid and digestive enzymes from the stomach into the oesophagus (food passage), pharynx (throat) and larynx (voice box). This usually occurs when the lower oesophageal sphincter is weak. This sphincter is...
It is estimated that 1000 Singaporeans die from sudden cardiac death (SCD) every year, about half of whom are below 60 years old. "A sudden cardiac death, or SCD, is not a heart attack," said Dr Aaron Wong, Senior Consultant...
If you’re not careful, well, yes. That’s because sitting for long periods of time without moving (especially in economy class!) can expose you to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is the formation of a blood clot in a vein deep inside a part of the body...
Colorectal cancer is now the commonest cancer in Singapore. It affects males and females alike. Most persons diagnosed with colorectal cancer are older than 45 years of age. Read our Doctor Q&A now >>
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