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Health Matters: Colon Cancer

Health Matters

Colon cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore. Although we have a national programme for screening, what is holding people back from getting themselves tested?

 

Guest:  Dr Choo Bok Ai, Senior Consultant in Radiation Oncology, Icon Cancer Centre 

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Health Matters - S1E9: COVID-19 updates: Mask-wearing in Singapore

Many are celebrating as mask mandates have been eased in Singapore, but this doesn't mean we now have carte blanche to be mask-less without common sense and social responsibility.  Guest: Dr Ling Limin, Infectious Diseases Physician, Rophi Clinic (Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital)

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Health Matters - S1E8: Oral health and gut health: What's the connection?

The surprising link between what’s in your mouth, and your gut health. Plus, how swishing oil around in your mouth could help maintain oral hygiene.   Guest: Dr Tan Kian Meng, Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics, Specialist Dental Group (Mount Elizabeth Orchard)

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Health Matters - S1E7: Turning 57: Health and lifestyle changes

As the nation turns 57, what are the big Health & Lifestyle Changes anyone should make when they reach this age? Listen in for the TOP 5 changes 57-year-olds can start making… and the TOP 5 Health Checks to go for. Guest: Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic (Mt Elizabeth Novena)

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Health Matters - S1E6: Aneurysms - are they becoming more common in Singapore?

Is “the worst headache of your life” the only warning sign of a deadly brain aneurysm? It may be a ticking time bomb in someone’s brain, as the blood vessel walls get weak, bulge and eventually rupture - leading to this often fatal condition. Guest: Dr Saravana Kumar, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist, Department of Neuroradiology, National Neuroscience Institute

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Health Matters - S1E5: Dying of a broken heart: Takotsubo syndrome

Is it possible to die of a broken heart, and why are women said to be at greater risk of this? Guest: Dr Mayank Dalakoti, Cardiologist, Associate Consultant, National University Heart Centre and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

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