Teen Depression – When to Seek Help
The teen years can be tough, but love, guidance and support go a long way. Dr Arti Jaiswal from IMC Paediatric gives advice on spotting the signs of depression in young adults, and how you can support your teen to seek help and start a potentially life-saving conversation.
Why is Health Insurance for Kids Important?
Singapore boasts arguably one of the best public healthcare systems in the world. Having said that, parents in the city-state are also faced with the question of whether to buy a private medical insurance...
When should you head to the A&E department?
Admission to A&E departments is for patients with serious and life-threatening conditions. Find out if you need to head to emergency, or to your medical clinic.
Measles – Should You Be Concerned?
With measles cases on the rise, Dr Charu from IMC gives advice on preventing the spread of the disease.What is the difference between measles, mumps and rubella?Measles, mumps and rubella are all caused by...
Diabetes: what you need to know
Diabetes and What You Need to Know
Worldwide, diabetes is on the rise. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 422 million adults have diabetes, In 2018, 5.2 million deaths could be attributed to the...
Overcoming Fear
Last week, Aotearoa New Zealand – beloved homeland for some of us, cherished neighbour to others - came face to face with the shadow of violence. For many of us, this was an unthinkable...
Teens and eating Disorders
What is an ‘eating disorder’? What form can it take?
The condition is signified by an abnormal perception of one’s body image as being fat and an overvaluation of a thin body ideal. A fear...
HAND, FOOT, and MOUTH DISEASE (HFMD): WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As parents with young children living in Singapore, many of us have had first-hand experience with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). If not, it will not be long before one will hear about...
Poison Control
Children are notorious for putting everything in their mouths. It is natural and a common way for children to learn about their surroundings. While it is important to encourage our kids to explore and...
When Does an Insect Bite Need Medical Attention?
Although insect bites or stings can cause irritation, redness, pain or itch, most of the symptoms can be managed at home and they settle within a few hours or days. Most insect bites are...