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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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Health Matters - Is cough mixture addictive?

Guest: Dr Kelvin Goh, Medical Director and Lead, United Primary Care Network

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Health Matters - The Barbie Hsu case: Influenza and Pneumonia kills

Guest: Dr Loh Jiashen, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Farrer Park Hospital

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Health Matters - Lunar New Year 2025: Travel and safety tips amid rising respiratory virus cases

Guest: Dr Hendrik Group Scholtz, General Manager for Public Health at International SOS

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Health Matters - How excessive screen time affects young children

Guest: Adjunct Associate Professor Chong Shang Chee, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital

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Health Matters - Cold weather doesn't give you a cold

Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Kelvin Goh, Medical Director and Lead, United Primary Care Network, about how to avoid falling sick during rainy seasons.

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