Medical Channel Asia

29/09/2025

This World Heart Day❤️, every step counts. Whether it’s a walk, swim, or cycle, moving a little each day makes a big difference for your heart.

Let’s take small steps today for a healthier tomorrow. 🌍💙

29/09/2025

We treat high blood pressure before strokes. Why not obesity before heart attacks?

This World Heart Day, 3 experts say it is time to act:
🫀 Dr Natalie Koh, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, National Heart Centre Singapore
🫀 Dr Andrew Choong Vascular Surgeon, Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, Chief Medical Officer at Protocol Health
🫀 Dr Choon Kiat Tan, Medical & Regulatory Affairs Lead, Novo Nordisk Singapore

📖 Read more:

Obesity is driving heart disease in Singapore. With stigma and policy lagging behind, can new treatments like GLP-1 and policies close this dangerous gap?

28/09/2025

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it needs more than just skincare products.

From acne treatments to laser resurfacing, aesthetic procedures today are medically-informed ways to protect your skin.

Cosmetic procedures go beyond beauty - they also help support healthy, resilient skin through science-based, long-term care.

27/09/2025

Wellness has become a buzzword - but between gym routines, superfoods, and meditation apps, are we actually feeling better?

Wellness is more than fitness. Explore how sleep, posture, stress, and mental health shape balance in modern life.

26/09/2025

When public and private sectors join forces, care can reach those who need it most.

National Dental Centre Singapore - NDCS and Lion Singapore have launched a Mobile Dental Clinic to serve seniors in intermediate and long-term care facilities - some of whom have not seen a dentist in years.

From preventive screenings to on-site treatments, this clinic-on-wheels tackles a hidden health gap, one smile at a time.

The NDCS Mobile Dental Clinic brings dental care to ILTC seniors in Singapore, tackling long-standing gaps in access and oral health equity.

26/09/2025

🚫 5 foods that lowkey ruin your sleep. Think twice before reaching for that late night snack!

👉 Take our Sleep Quiz at medicalchannelasia.com/sleep-quiz/ and find out how well you are sleeping

25/09/2025

Do you trust first impressions? Or believe you “knew it all along”? These are cognitive biases at work.

From confirmation bias to the halo effect, cognitive biases distort the way we think and act. Here’s how they shape our decisions and how to overcome them.

24/09/2025

Ever wished you had an ice pack on-the-go? ❄️ Watch these gym-goers try Reparil® Ice Spray for the first time!

Convenient, cooling, and perfect for your gym bag. More info at: reparilicespray.com.my

23/09/2025

“Most LGBTQ+ patients spend more time worrying about being judged than their actual symptoms.”

Across Asia, q***r patients delay care due to fear and stigma. PrideHealth is changing that, with affirming doctors who listen, not judge.

LGBTQ+ friendly doctors in Southeast Asia are making care safer through trust, visibility, and affirming healthcare.

23/09/2025

Neuropathic pain isn’t like a sprain or fracture that heals and goes away. It works differently, and so does the way we treat it.

In this video, Dr Bernard Lau , Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Orthopaedic Practice and Surgery (TOPS), explains why living with nerve pain can feel unpredictable, and how understanding it is the first step towards better control.

Schedule an appointment with Dr Bernard Lau at www.hmimedical.com/medicalcentre

Learn more here: https://medicalchannelasia.com/nameyourpain/

22/09/2025

Rheumatoid arthritis isn’t just an “older person’s problem”. It can affect anyone, even teenagers.

Dr Anindita Santosa, Rheumatologist at Aaria Rheumatology , explains why early detection is key to protecting your joints and overall health.

👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Uc7CvzKYFUU

22/09/2025

Seen tiny stickers on someone’s ears?
They are not for fashion - they are ear seeds! 👂 Said to help with pain, sleep and weight loss, they are trending among celebs. But do they actually work?

Intrigued by the use of tiny seeds to treat a variety of health conditions? Here is all you need to know about ear seeds.