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Health Matters - Have we lost our immunity to COVID-19?

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Some experts warn many of us may have lost our COVID immunity, especially if we stopped at just three vaccinations years ago. COVID-19 is endemic here now, and we expect to see ups and downs, but are the recent numbers anything to be concerned over? The estimated number of COVID-19 cases rose to 14,200 (Apr 27 to May 3), up from 11,100 cases in the previous week. Average daily COVID hospitalisations are also up.

Guest: Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Physician, Rophi Clinic

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Health Matters - Sleep and hypertension risk for women

People who sleep less than 7 hours per night are at increased risk for hypertension. Getting 5 hours or less? That risk level is even higher, especially for women. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Joshua Loh, Senior Consultant Cardiologist of Capital Heart Centre (a member of Beyond Medical Group), for more.

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Health Matters - How parents can help their children prevent heat injuries

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Ian Mathews, Senior Consultant, National University Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine, about what parents should note for their children to prevent heat injuries.

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Health Matters - Need for greater efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease

A new white paper released by the Singapore Heart Foundation, Singapore Cardiac Society and Academy of Medicine, Singapore outlines a strategy and framework that would include a multi-stakeholder approach. Could this make a dent in cardiac rates here? Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Tan Huay Cheem, Chairman, Singapore Heart Foundation.

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Health Matters - Busting myths on spinal back pain

Daniel Martin busts some myths about spinal back pain with Associate Professor Gabriel Liu, Head & Senior Consultant, National University Spine Institute (NUSI), National University Health System.

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Health Matters - Sleep and mental health

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Lee Chuen Peng, Senior Consultant, from the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, about the association between sleep and mental health.

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