AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 9: Understanding Rare Genetic Disorders: LSDs Explained
byLysosomal Storage Diseases or LSDs is a rare genetic disorder that manifests itself as early as childhood. If left untreated, it can have a significant…
Lysosomal Storage Diseases or LSDs is a rare genetic disorder that manifests itself as early as childhood. If left untreated, it can have a significant…
Optimal brain development in childhood is crucial for cognitive performance and emotional intelligence. This is where omega-3 fatty acids come in. An important nutrient…
Instilling good hygiene practices in children from an early age lays the foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness. Whether that’s washing hands…
Promoting healthy skin starts at a young age, and the benefits are life-long when you start early. Parents need to know how to help…
Our children are exposed to germs and viruses on a daily basis. Whether they’re at school, at the mall, and even at the park…
Sugar is in everything these days, our food, our drinks. And it usually cleverly disguised as something else. These sweet, but deadly secrets hide…
Sometimes what we eat can turn against us, leading to unpleasant side effects like diarrhoea, vomiting, and, in some cases, even fever and dehydration….
Strengthening their kids’ immunity has been a growing concern among parents in recent years. With so many bugs and viruses about, it’s become more…
For many pregnant women, irregular bowel movements could be an everyday norm. This is simply one of the many things that happens as a…
Pregnancy can be nerve-racking, for both first time mums and experienced mums. You may be constantly wondering if everything is going as it should….
Becoming a first-time mother is a life-changing experience that comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties. From pregnancy to childbirth and beyond,…
Eyes and visions are one of the most critical parts of a child’s development. By having regular visits to your eye care provider, you…
Many people may have heard that it is important to take probiotics, but most probably do not understand why it is important or how…
Let us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 6, Part 2 – on Distinction Between Tantrums & Autism Meltdowns. Similar to the first part of this…
The external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
It must be hard for parents with children that have any type of skin problem. Their daily activities are disrupted by these irritating triggers…
Let us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 3, Part 2 – on Uncovering Children’s Health Myths. Similar to the first part (children’s health myths), we…
“Sugar causes our children to be hyperactive,”, we are pretty sure you have heard this myth before Have you ever wondered if any children’s…
Good news to you! Motherhood is back with our AskMeDoctor! series Season 2, with a new panel of experts to answer all your questions….
Early pregnancy loss can be heartbreaking and affect the woman both emotionally and physically. A miscarriage happens for a variety of medical reasons –…
Feeling like a roller-coaster ride? Pregnant mothers often complain that they cry more than usual and have mood swings during pregnancy. Did you know…
Did you know that every two sexually active adults, one of them will be exposed to Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? In this episode of AskMeDoctor,…
One of the most common ‘advice’ or sayings that a pregnant mother will often hear is ‘eating for two’ – you should eat more…
In this episode of AskMeDoctor, Dr Timothy, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist form Tung Shin Hospital and Sunway Medical Centre Velocity answers the top 10…
I bet a pregnant woman will always hear a few pregnancy myths and facts throughout your pregnancy. In this episode of Ask Me Doctor!,…
Let us continue with AskMeDoctor! Episode 4, Part 2 – on Fertility. Similar to the first part (menopause), we have Dr. Tan Cheng, an…
AskMeDoctor is back with a new topic – Menopause and Fertility. For this episode, we have Dr. Tan Cheng, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from…
Complications of pregnancy refers to the problems that occur during pregnancy, which may involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health or both. For this…