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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 - How do I know if my child has autism?

A second edition of the clinical practice guidelines on autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents was launched on 29 July. It is expected that the number of children and adults identified to be on the autism spectrum will continue to grow. How can parents ensure they pick up the signs early? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Aishworiya Ramkumar, Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital.

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Health Matters - Lenses make all the difference in your cataract surgery

Did you know that a variety of lenses exist for cataract surgeries, which could even address your myopia or presbyopia? Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Allan Fong, Head and Senior Consultant, Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology Department, SNEC, on how you can choose the “right lens” for yourself. 

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Health Matters - My hand has started to shake – should I be worried?

Daniel Martin finds out from Associate Professor Prakash Kumar Manharlal, Senior Consultant, Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute and Head of Neurology, Sengkang General Hospital, about hand tremors and what they could mean.

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Health Matters - Can you change your sleeping position?

Daniel Martin finds out from Er Beng Siong, Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Associates, if we can consciously change our sleeping patterns, and how some positions could put you at greater risk for an uncomfortable night's sleep.

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Health Matters - What your nails can tell you about your health

Daniel Martin finds out from Dr Mark Tang, Consultant Dermatologist, The Skin Specialists & Laser Clinic, Mount Alvernia, about how discolouration or lines on your nails could be clues to an underlying health issue. 

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