Your Breath Still Stinks? You're Doing It Wrong (And Missing An Important Step!)
You religiously brush your teeth morning and night, and sometimes again after a particularly fragrant meal. You floss as often as you can remember, and use a mouthwash just to be sure. Your last dental check-up didn't reveal any signs of gum disease.
In spite of all that, you still notice a lingering odor, and find yourself inadvertently performing the "cover your mouth, breathe and sniff” check each time you meet your client, loved one or friend.
Your Complete Guide To Getting A HIV Test In Singapore (2019)
In my years of treating HIV, one of the most important causes of HIV-related deaths is a late HIV diagnosis. Many people are averse to taking the test because they fear the stigmatisation attached to it.
However, it’s important to understand that HIV screening should be part of everyone’s regular sexual health maintenance. Early detection can lead to early treatment and better outcomes. Many people live long, normal lives with early detection and proper care.
In this post, I will explain everything you need to know about getting a HIV test done in Singapore.
This Singapore-Based Clinical Dietician With A PhD Gives You The Low Down On Fad Diets
Modern-day diet trends seem to have taken hold as people look for ways to better manage their lifestyles in this strange, fastpaced world of ours.
Low-fat, low-carb, keto, paleo, detox, and vegan diets are just some of the words that float around in the news, online and that flow out of the mouths of celebrity gurus.
Understandably, trying to figure out which ones work and which ones don’t (or which ones are suitable for you) can all get a little confusing (and overwhelming), to say the least.
Dr Naras Lapsys is a clinical dietician with more than 14 years of experience (as well as 10 years of research on diabetes and obesity). He’s helped people address dietary patterns, sleep, exercise and well-being.
He shared some tips on DxD and weighed in on common fad diets. Here's what he had to say.
These Singaporean Doctors Share Their Best Tips On How To Deal With Stubborn Whiteheads
Whiteheads! What a nuisance to what might otherwise be clear, smooth skin.
They can be considered one of the more common mild acne symptoms out there. When you look into the mirror, you might notice some small, round, white bumps on your skin's surface. It's not easy to get rid of these pesky bumps! A lot of them persist even after facial extractions.
This was the plight faced by a DxD reader. He wanted to know why his whiteheads are recurring even after thorough facial extractions.
He wondered if he should continue the extractions to remove the whiteheads or if he should try other medication. Doctors from the DxD community responded with their best advice.
Getting A Knee Replacement In Singapore – A Patient's Journey
Meet Mdm Pan Mei Yun, a Singaporean lady who's suffered from knee pain for more than a decade.
10 years ago, she often experienced numbness and pain in both her hands and legs. After a thorough medical examination, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
At times, the pain was so crippling that she found it difficult to go about with her daily tasks. She could hardly walk to the toilet, let alone shower while standing. She had to be seated on a chair when she took her bath.
Mdm Pan shares her story with DxD in this exclusive feature.
Meet The Patient is a new DxD series that shares heart-warming patient journeys and stories. If you have a patient story that you’d like to share, give our editorial team a shout: jeeyan@dxd.com.sg
