Jason Loo MPharm, PhD, RPh We’ve all heard it before that a healthy diet and exercise is good for your health, but this piece of advice is all the more important for […]
How much does exercise actually help in controlling diabetes?
Chickenpox and its prevention
Yow Hui Yin, BPharm, PhD, RPh Most people get chickenpox during their childhood. However, there is a possibility that chicken pox occurs in an adult who has never had it before. […]
Dear pharmacists, why are you taking so long to fill my prescription?
More often than not, the pharmacy will be patients’ last stop in a typical outpatient hospital visit. Sometimes, patience maybe …
Will vaccines make my child autistic?
it received widespread attention for its controversial assertion of the association between MMR vaccine and autism. Nonetheless, findings of numerous …
Common medicines that affect sleep
Many patients have concerns about whether the medications they take can cause side effects. One common worry is whether certain medicines can affect their sleep. It is …
Is alkaline water the answer to cancer?
A series of physiological mechanisms are present in the body to regulate the blood pH so it stays within this range. For instance, …
Haze: What you can do to minimize the negative health impacts
Haze is composed of small particles that can affect both your airways and vision. Haze particles are mainly formed from …
No sweat no gain: Truth or Fiction?
I’m drenched in sweat. That would mean I’ve exercised enough, right?
In my attempts to try and be fit, I’ve asked my personal trainer once: “I’m not sweating enough. What am I not doing right?”,
The long term silent complications of poorly managed diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world, and is becoming increasingly prevalent due to our sedentary lifestyles and eating habits.
Soybeans and the hidden risk – Phytic Acid
Soybean is a legume that is commonly consumed among Asians, especially among vegans and vegetarians. It is normally served as foods that include