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
Health Matters - S1E3: COVID-19 Health Matters updates: Why are we seeing increased hospitalisation rates?
Amid a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisation rates have increased significantly. Why is that, if the new sub-variants are supposed to result in less severe symptoms? Plus, if you have tested positive for antibodies, could you skip a booster? Guest: Dr Leong Hoe Nam, Infectious Disease Specialist, Rophi Clinic
Health Matters - S1E2: Getting the COVID vaccines to the elderly: mobile vaccination sites
Amid fears of a new COVID wave, new mobile vaccination sites have started opening across Singapore. Daniel Martin speaks to a field agent with the mobile vaccination team, Michelle Chen to find out about efforts to get more people inoculated.
Health Matters - S1E1: Monkeypox: Should sexually active persons be concerned?
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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