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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 - S1E8: Oral health and gut health: What's the connection?

The surprising link between what’s in your mouth, and your gut health. Plus, how swishing oil around in your mouth could help maintain oral hygiene.   Guest: Dr Tan Kian Meng, Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics, Specialist Dental Group (Mount Elizabeth Orchard)

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Health Matters - S1E7: Turning 57: Health and lifestyle changes

As the nation turns 57, what are the big Health & Lifestyle Changes anyone should make when they reach this age? Listen in for the TOP 5 changes 57-year-olds can start making… and the TOP 5 Health Checks to go for. Guest: Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic (Mt Elizabeth Novena)

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Health Matters - S1E6: Aneurysms - are they becoming more common in Singapore?

Is “the worst headache of your life” the only warning sign of a deadly brain aneurysm? It may be a ticking time bomb in someone’s brain, as the blood vessel walls get weak, bulge and eventually rupture - leading to this often fatal condition. Guest: Dr Saravana Kumar, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist, Department of Neuroradiology, National Neuroscience Institute

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Health Matters - S1E5: Dying of a broken heart: Takotsubo syndrome

Is it possible to die of a broken heart, and why are women said to be at greater risk of this? Guest: Dr Mayank Dalakoti, Cardiologist, Associate Consultant, National University Heart Centre and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

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Health Matters - S1E4: Piles: Could too much fibre or squats increase your risk?

Dr Mark Wong says he’s seen a 20% increase in patients aged 20 to 40 coming forward with piles (haemorrhoidal disease). Daniel Martin finds out whether their so-called healthy lifestyle choices, like weight-lifting, eating more fibre or cycling long distances, are part of the problem. Guest: Dr Mark Wong, Senior Consultant, General and Colorectal Surgeon, Mount Elizabeth Novena & Mount Alvernia

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