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Health Matters - S1E34: Eyedrops mishaps: Loss of vision and death

A brand of eyedrops in America has been linked to loss of vision and even one death. Although it’s been pulled off the shelves in the US, Health Matters explores whether we in Singapore might be at risk. Could eyedrops lead to a dangerous bacterial infection?

Guest: Clinical Associate Professor Khor Wei Boon, Senior Consultant, Corneal & External Eye Disease Department, Singapore National Eye Centre

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Health Matters - Health benefits of yoga

Could yoga help you manage your chronic illness, or even be suitable for children after the age of 8? A look at yoga research in 2024. 

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Health Matters - World Sight Day special - focus on children’s eye health

On World Sight Day, let's focus on children’s eye health. What are the biggest challenges to children’s eye health now?  Guest: Dr Don Pek, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist, Medical Director, Lumin Eye Specialists at Gleneagles Hospital

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Health Matters - Sibutramine in detox slimming products

What is the banned drug Sibutramine and why does it keep showing up in slimming products? Guest: Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist at Arden Endocrinology

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Health Matters - Why younger women are at risk of getting hit with early-onset breast cancer

Early-Onset Breast Cancer: Understanding why younger women are at risk and the factors contributing to this rise.Guest: Dr Anthony Tang, Specialist Breast Cancer Surgeon, The Breast Clinic

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Health Matters - Numbers to know in monitoring heart health

Daniel Martin finds out about the numbers you should know in monitoring heart health from Dr Lin Weiqin, Vice-Chairperson of the National Heart Week - World Heart Day 2024 Organising Committee and Senior Consultant with the National University Heart Centre Singapore.

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