Insulin and Temperature: The Crucial Connection You Can’t Ignore
It's true that the potent liquid that keeps you healthy is temperature sensitive. A vial or pen of insulin is highly particular about temperature; it should never be too hot or cold. Let's examine how to protect your insulin against extreme heat and cold in more...
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Janice Leong
Buzzing with Buzud: Exploring Public Engagement in Healthcare
In October, BUZUD conducted a series of offline activities, greatly enhancing brand awareness and engaging with the public. Product Showcase in Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital At Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, professionals showed great interest in BUZUD's cutting-edge and innovative products. They were...
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Janice Leong
Who Needs a Hearing Aid?
Though many don’t know it, one of the scariest things for those afflicted with hearing loss can be gathering the courage to get the help they need. Lacey Brooks, doctor of audiology How do you know it’s time to take steps? When should you do it?...
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Jasmine Koh
Oxygen for Pregnancy
The health of the expectant mother and the unborn child is enhanced by increasing oxygen flow Due to hormonal changes and increased demands from their growing infants, pregnant women need 20% extra oxygen. As the baby develops and grows, it may occasionally cause discomfort or difficulty...
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Jasmine Koh
How to Treat a UTI During Pregnancy
One in five adult females between the ages of 20 and 65 have UTIs at least once a year. UTIs will affect about 50% of women at some point in their lives. When bacteria enter the normally sterile urinary system, they multiply there and cause...
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Jasmine Koh
Eating for Two
During pregnancy, your body goes through a lot of changes, and you will inevitably put on some weight as your precious baby grows. Here is all you need to know if you're wondering how much weight you'll gain during the next nine months, what's typical,...
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Jasmine Koh
Understanding HCG Levels in Pregnancy
What is hCG? The hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is only generated by the placenta during pregnancy. Pregnancy's first trimester sees a rise in hCG levels, which occurs soon after implantation (when the fertilized egg attaches into the uterine lining) measurable in urine. The...
How important is fecal occult blood screening?
If you are a fan of fast food, and consume less vegetables on a daily basis, it’s time to re-evaluate your eating habits and get yourself checked! Gastrointestinal conditions can affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. However, certain factors can increase an individual's risk...
Hearing Aids for you? Have a look and a listen.
BUZUD searches state-of-the-art hearing aids to help choose what’s best for YOU! It's not really that I've been an advocate for hearing aids for a long time, it's just that I've been losing my hearing for a long time! So it's actually very important for me...
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Janice Leong
Best ways to prevent Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection (UTI), often known as an infection of the urinary system, is a common affliction. The urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys may be affected by this. The lower urinary system, consisting of the bladder and urethra, is the site of most infections. Typical...
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Janice Leong
What is vaginal pH and how important to monitor it?
Do you know? Under normal circumstances, the pH value of the vagina is between 3.8-4.4. Numerous gynecological problems can develop when the pH of a woman's vagina changes. The female vagina has a pH value that is typically between 3.8 and 4.4, which is a slightly...
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Janice Leong
What Is H. Pylori? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
What is H. pylori infection? Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, are bacteria that can infect the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine) or the stomach. It is the main reason why peptic ulcer disease occurs. Besides causing gastritis, H. pylori can also aggravate and...
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Janice Leong
What does a healthy vagina smell like?
Just make a quick trip to your neighbourhood pharmacy. You will discover a wall of goods that, like douching, claim to cover up the natural odour of your vagina. This practice of 'cleaning' the vagina is well known by the medical profession to be damaging...
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Janice Leong
All You Need To know About Ovulation Cycle and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a key hormone in the female reproductive system that plays a crucial role in the process of ovulation. Ovulation is the release of a mature egg (ovum) from the ovary, and it marks the most fertile period of a woman's menstrual cycle....
7 Common Mistakes When Taking A Pregnancy Kit
Trying to conceive can be an exciting and sometimes challenging journey. If you're actively trying to become pregnant, we understand that you might face some challenges and seeing the negative sign on a pregnancy kit can affect your emotions deeply. Here are 7 common mistakes that...
Is a home sperm test useful?
We are all aware of how crucial sperm quality is to having a healthy, clever kid. How can one determine whether the sperm is of a high enough caliber? In fact, there are a few ways we can perform self-tests at home: 1 VOLUME Following masturbation and...
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Janice Leong