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Health Matters - International Celiac Disease Awareness Day

Health Matters

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Calvin Koh, Gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore, about what celiac disease is and how it differs from gluten intolerance or allergy.

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Health Matters - Could a plant-based diet really help you fight chronic diseases and increase your longevity?

You’ve heard about a vegetarian or even a vegan diet … but what about a Plant-Forward one? Less restrictive in nature, it’s all about replacing animal protein in your diet once or twice a week. Could that really have an impact on your health? Daniel Martin speaks to Serene Tan, Dietitian, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

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Health Matters - Cataract Surgery and how the Lens can make a difference

Here’s something many may not realise about cataract surgery; not only will it address the cloudy lens but it also can result in spectacle independence post-surgery. How does the choice of lens used help? Guest: Dr Yuen Yew Sen, Consultant, Department of Ophthalmology, National University Hospital. Also Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.

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Health Matters - Surgery for Congenital heart disease

The most common congenital heart defect often results in open heart surgery for children. The good news? A new procedure could change that.  Guest: Assitant Professor Foo Jie Sheng, Consultant, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS)

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Health Matters - Covid Reinfection

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on 1 June that he had tested positive for COVID-19, for the second time in under two weeks. Why does this “Covid rebound” happen and how long does it last? Guest: Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Physician, Rophi Clinic

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Health Matters - Anti-virals for older COVID patients

Role of anti-virals for our older COVID patients. How do they work, and should your older relative consider using it if needed? Guest: Dr Lee Tau Hong, Infectious Disease Physician, Infectious Diseases Care

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