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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Obesity and Erectile Dysfunction: What Is the Connection?

Quick Answer: Obesity can increase the likelihood of erectile dysfunction by contributing to blood vessel problems, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, lower testosterone levels and other conditions that affect…...

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Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026

GLP-1 Weight Loss Injection in Singapore: What You Need to Know

Quick Answer: A GLP-1 weight loss injection uses a class of prescription medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which may support weight loss by helping regulate appetite and slow digestion. In…...

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Last Updated: Sep 07, 2026

Haze in Singapore: How to Protect Your Health and When to See a Doctor

Quick Answer: Haze can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and airways. Common symptoms include dry cough, sore throat, blocked or runny nose, eye irritation and breathing discomfort. People with asthma,…...

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Last Updated: Sep 04, 2026

Why Do I Still Have Pain After Shingles?

Quick Answer: Pain after shingles that lingers once the rash has healed is usually a condition called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). It happens when the shingles virus damages nerve fibres during…...

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Last Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Does Obesity Cause Knee Pain? What Every Singaporean Should Know

Quick Answer: Yes, obesity is a well-established contributor to knee pain. Extra body weight multiplies the mechanical load on the knee joint with every step, wearing down cartilage faster than…...

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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2026
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Farah Khairi (MB BCh BAO (Ireland)

Skin Cyst vs Pimple: How Do You Tell Them Apart, and When Does It Matter?

Quick Answer: A pimple sits close to the skin’s surface, usually has a visible white or red head, and clears within days to a week as part of normal acne.…...

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Last Updated: Aug 06, 2026

How Long Does Prediabetes Take to Become Diabetes in Singapore?

Quick Answer: There’s no single fixed timeline. In Singapore, without lifestyle changes, about one in three people with prediabetes develop type 2 diabetes within eight years, according to the Ministry…...

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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2026

Shoulder Pain in Office Workers: What’s Causing It and How Is It Treated?

Quick Answer: Shoulder pain in office workers is most often caused by rotator cuff tendinitis, myofascial tightness, or shoulder impingement brought on by prolonged sitting, forward head posture, and repetitive…...

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Last Updated: Jul 22, 2026

Shoulder Pain in the Elderly: Why It Happens and How It’s Treated in Singapore

Quick Answer: Shoulder pain becomes more common with age mainly because the rotator cuff tendons gradually wear down over decades of use, a process that can lead to inflammation, thickening,…...

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