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The Diabetes Time Bomb in Singapore’s Youths

A major international review published in Diabetologia has sounded the alarm on the rising tide of diabetes among young people worldwide. Singapore, often seen as a model for public health, is not immune to this trend. In fact, the city-state faces a unique set of...

The Hidden Connection between Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease

Diabetes and fatty liver disease are two of the most common chronic health conditions in Singapore, and their prevalence is rising rapidly. While they may seem like separate issues, research has shown a strong and complex link between the two. Understanding this connection is crucial...

The Hidden Dangers of High Uric Acid: More Than Just Gout

When most people hear about high uric acid, they immediately think of gout—a condition infamous for causing sudden, severe pain in the joints, often the big toe. However, the reality is that elevated uric acid, or hyperuricaemia, is a much broader health concern. It is...

Hypertension is Not Just an Older Person’s Problem!

When most people think of high blood pressure, or hypertension, they picture older adults. However, a worrying trend is emerging: hypertension is increasingly being diagnosed in young people, including teenagers and even children. This silent condition, often without obvious symptoms, can have lifelong consequences if...

High Blood Glucose: How It Triggers Serious Health Issues in Women

Diabetes is often called a “silent” disease, especially as its early symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for everyday stress, hormonal changes, or simply the effects of ageing. Yet, undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes can have a profound impact on a woman’s health, affecting...

The Viral Carnivore Diet: New Study Warns of Serious Kidney Risks

The carnivore diet, which has surged in popularity for its supposed weight loss and mental health benefits, is now under scrutiny after a recent study linked it to a dangerous kidney condition. This diet, which eliminates all plant-based foods in favour of animal-derived products, is...

High Cholesterol: The Silent Threat and How to Spot the Warning Signs

High cholesterol is often dubbed a “silent condition” because it rarely presents obvious symptoms, yet it significantly increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. In Singapore, the prevalence of high blood cholesterol (hyperlipidaemia) among adults aged 18 to 69 has risen sharply in recent...

Type 5 Diabetes? Get to know this “new” type of diabetes!

Type 5 diabetes, recently recognised by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), represents a pivotal shift in our understanding of diabetes classifications. Driven by childhood malnutrition rather than auto-immunity or obesity, it now accounts for millions of cases—mostly in South and South-East Asia as well as...

Going to Bed Hungry Can Be Dangerous—If You’re Diabetic!

For individuals with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is a delicate balancing act that doesn’t stop when the day ends. Going to bed hungry may seem harmless, but it can lead to serious complications, especially for those on insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medications. Experts...

Vegetables Are Healthy! But Is a Vegetarian Diet Actually Healthy?

Many people believe that eating vegetables is synonymous with being healthy. In Singapore, this mindset is particularly common, with many associating vegetarian diets with better health, weight management, and even disease prevention. The idea that "vegetables are always good for you" has led to a...