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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 - Link between diabetes and foot health

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Francis Wong, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Island Orthopaedics, about the link between diabetes and foot health, and why it is under recognised in Singapore.

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Health Matters - Keeping well, while living with diabetes

One-third of people who experience diabetes distress and find it hard to remain positive in relation to the condition. The rest say the fear of developing diabetes-related complications affects their well-being. Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, about how these individuals can be more resilient, organised and responsible in upkeeping their physical and mental health, while they live with the condition.

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Health Matters - Latest advancements in pulmonary hypertension research and patient care

Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Edmund Lau, lung specialist from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, about the latest advancements in pulmonary hypertension research and patient care.

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Health Matters - Influenza vaccines at your pharmacy

You will soon be able to take your influenza vaccine at one of 3 pharmacies as part of a sandbox trial announced by the Ministry of Health. Will this help boost take up rates?

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Health Matters - The link between COVID-19 and your IQ

Two new updated COVID-19 vaccines are available in Singapore, as of the 28th of October. Tune in to find out why you should be continuing with your COVID-19 vaccine regiment, especially if you want to protect your IQ.

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