Sweetener Aspartame Deemed As ‘Possible Carcinogen’ By WHO
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener has been classified as a “possible carcinogen” by IARC, a cancer arm of WHO.
Cancer - General
Food & Nutrition
Healthcare News
Food & Nutrition
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Bad For You?
- June 12, 2023
- Reading Time: 2 minutes
Is high fructose corn syrup bad for you?” Learn about what high fructose corn syrup is, its usage, and its potential effects on your health.
Food & Nutrition
Preventive
5 Ways To Reduce Alcohol Consumption And Protect Your Health
- March 9, 2023
- Reading Time: 2 minutes
Overconsumption of alcohol may have serious health consequences, including cancer. Here are 5 ways for helping to reduce alcohol consumption.
Cardiovascular Disease
Colon Cancer
Diabetes
Food & Nutrition
Prostate Cancer
Plant-Based Meat In Singapore – The Heathier Choice?
- January 11, 2023
- Reading Time: 3 minutes
Plant-based meats are made from wheat, soy, and other plant-derived proteins. There are health benefits compared to red and processed meats.
Cardiovascular Disease
Food & Nutrition
Healthy Eating In Singapore
- January 9, 2023
- Reading Time: 3 minutes
We look at ways we can make our meals healthy, especially for the heart. In essence, how can we eat “to our heart’s delight”.
Food & Nutrition
Wellness
8 Christmas Foods That Are Actually Unhealthy
- December 20, 2022
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In this article we list our top 8 Christmas foods that are actually unhealthy, and what are some of the healthy options that you can go for.
Food & Nutrition
Preventive
Wellness
Benefits Of Lean Meat And Local Dishes With Lean Meat In Singapore
- December 14, 2022
- Reading Time: 3 minutes
Lean meat options include skinless chicken and red meat like pork with the fat removed. Lean meats are lower in calories and rich in protein.
Diseases & Conditions
Food & Nutrition
Kidney Stones
Preventive
Reviewed by Dr Fiona Wu
What You Need To Know About Kidney Stones – Interview With Dr Fiona Wu, Consultant Urologist (Aare Urocare)
- November 29, 2022
- Reading Time: 3 minutes
Dr Fiona Wu, one of Singapore’s top urologists, shares her insights on the symptoms, diagnosis, and risk factors for kidney stones.
Food & Nutrition
Preventive
Wellness
How Alcohol Consumption Affects Your Health
- November 21, 2022
- Reading Time: 3 minutes
Besides numerous short and long-term effects, alcohol consumption affects your health in significant ways too. Here are five health impacts.
Food & Nutrition
Preventive
Why Is Sodium Bad For Our Health And What Are The Effects?
- November 14, 2022
- Reading Time: 2 minutes
Our body needs some sodium for normal functioning. Find out why consumption of too much sodium is bad for our health too.