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Health Matters - S1E1: Monkeypox: Should sexually active persons be concerned?

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Monkeypox is spread through close skin-to-skin and face-to-face contact with an infected person. Engaging in intimate or sexual activities with multiple partners might increase the chances of getting the virus.

What are the obvious symptoms to look out for? How can the virus be controlled? 

Guest: Dr Chester Lan, Resident Physician, DTAP (Dr Tan and Partners) Clinic

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Health Matters - S1E44: Having problems breathing? Could it be the weather?

Find out if the recent hazy weather could be causing those sleepless nights, or that itch in your throat.  Guest: Dr Leong Jern-Lin, Senior Consultant & ENT Surgeon, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre 

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Health Matters - S1E43: Covid-19 numbers in March 2023 are increasing. Is this a new spike?

Covid-19 numbers in the last week of March almost doubled week on week. Is this a sign of us losing our Herd immunity or is it normal to expect occasional spikes?  Guest: Dr Louisa Sun, Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Alexandra Hospital

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Health Matters - S1E42: Caring for your Skin after a beach holiday

If you’re returning from a beach holiday, what can you do to calm your skin if it is sunburnt or even tri-coloured? Our guest explains what that means. Guest: Dr Calvin Chan, Medical Director, Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic

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Health Matters - S1E41: Shingles Vaccines for the Elderly

It's the enemy within - Chicken Pox in your youth resulted in a virus lying dormant in your body until it emerge again as Shingles. New organisations of Vaccines can help prevent that painful occurrence. Guest: Dr Carol, Geriatrician, Medical Director of The Good Life Medical Center

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Health Matters - S1E40: Is the “Asian Flush” linked to Cancer?

The “Asian Flush” is commonly seen among those of Chinese, Korean or Japanese descent, who go red in the face after consuming alcohol. But could it also be a sign of an increased risk for certain cancers?  Guest: Dr Edward Cheong, General Surgeon, Senior Upper GI Consultant Surgeon, PanAsia Surgery Group. 

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