By Dr See Hui Ti for Breast Cancer Foundation Breast cancer is the most common form of disease among women. In Singapore, one in 11 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. However, while the phrase ‘breast cancer’ is one that women are familiar with, there are few of us who know …
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It was recently reported that there has been an increase in the number of acute upper respiratory infections seen by polyclinics in July as compared to the month before with doctors recommending yearly flu vaccinations. Flu infections are common so it’s always better to stay safe, particularly if you have small children. We got in touch with Dr Kevin …
Reports of confirmed Zika cases in Singapore last year indubitably left many worried about infection. And with the discovery of the first Zika cluster of 2017 at Simon Place (near Kovan, in Hougang), the virus, is once again at the forefront of our minds. Pregnant women, in particular, are likely to be especially concerned given the danger that the virus …
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For us parents, Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a serious concern, particularly those of us who have children in childcare or pre-school. Channel News Asia recently reported that there were 1,052 HFMD cases from 17 April to 23 April this year — the highest since mid-October 2013 — meaning that we have to …
It’s every parents nightmare. What seems to be an common stomach ache is actually the deadly meningitis. News about a three-year old boy from Leeds passing away just two weeks after starting school, from a rare stomach bug that developed into meningitis broke our hearts. Hearing that your child or a loved one has meningitis is probably one …
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It’s that dreaded time of the year again, where Singapore gets shrouded by haze and you feel as if there’s a hand around your throat all day long. Although the haze has been fairly moderate the past few days, it’s still especially harmful for our minis, so here are some precautions and measures to take …
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Help your little one start walking by first strengthening vital muscles through earlier milestones. Most babies start walking when they’re about 12 months old. Before that, they will have to learn several skills first, including rolling on their backs from their stomachs, crawling, squatting and standing. Support their developments with learning aids, cushioned mats to …
Babyproof your home and keep dangerous and toxic items well away from your curious infants. While your home is a safe haven, you may be surprised to know that dangers abound for your growing child. As your baby reaches new milestones in movement, you’ll want to assess the dangers around your home and babyproof it …
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Reduce the likelihood of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in your home by taking the necessary precautions during your pregnancy and in the first six months of your baby’s life. The leading cause of deaths in children under a year old, SIDS usually occurs when the babies are sleeping. Most cases happen when the infant …
Start your child off on nourishing food, guided by Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to help them build good eating habits and a healthy relationship with food. Improve your child’s digestive systems with TCM guidelines, and give them spleen-nourishing, easily digestible food. This helps nourish their bodies, which in turn can boost their immunity. TCM Perspective: …
