Health Screening
It is coming to the end of the year so have you thought about a routine health screen? Health screening can be a simple but…
Mole removal
Do you have a mole that has been there for the longest time but you have always wanted removed? Then why not drop by the…
HPV Vaccine
Remember ladies, certain high-risk strains of HPV are the single biggest risk factor for developing cervical cancer. The new vaccine protects against many of these…
Developed Countries with the Highest STI rates.
Below is an infographic that shows the top 5 developed countries with the highest STI/STD rates. Here we see that Singapore is at Number 3!…
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Commonest STIs in Women
The most common STI for women is genital warts as caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). Genital Warts are fleshy growths on the pelvic…
Commonest STDs/STIs for Men
The below infographic lists the most common STDs that affect men: The commonest STDs are listed as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas (a parasite) and herpes. Many…
Risk Factors For STDS
The infographic below details the risk factors associated with STDs Essentially the biggest risk factor is not using any form of protection during sexual intercourse…
Reported Cases of Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea.
As mentioned in our previous post, the number of reported infections of gonorrhoea and chlamydia in the US reached almost 2 million, which is a…
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Startling new STI/STD statistics
Recently released figures from the CDC have shown that the STI problem is certainly not going away. Here is a helpful infographic, kindly provided by…
The new HPV vaccine is available now!
HPV (human papilloma virus) is the number 1 cause of cervical cancer worldwide. But it needn't be with the new HPV vaccine available that reduces…
Antibiotic resistant Gonorrhoea
There has been growing worry over antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea particularly when associated with throat infections. The reason resistance has been becoming more common is two-fold:…
HSA recall for SD Bioline HIV test kit
The HSA Singapore have just released a recall order for several lots of the 'SD Bioline HIV combo rapid test kit' as some were believed…
Hepatitis A and B vaccine
Hepatitis A and B are viral liver infections that can be debilitating and lead to further health problems down the line. Thankfully Hep A is…
Sexual Health Screening
Are you experiencing symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases? Penile discharge/burning when passing urine are common for men, while vaginal discharge and pain during sex is…
Pap Smears
A Pap smear is a quick, simple and readily available test for early signs of cervical cancer. The test is performed by using a small…
The Latest HPV vaccine
Gardasil 9 The latest HPV vaccine is the successor to the popular pre-existing HPV vaccine. HPV is the single, most significant cause of cervical cancer…
Anti-Viral Supplements
Anti-Viral supplements containing Lysine are a useful tool in conjunction with regular medication in the fight against viral infections. Whether this involves general colds and…
HIV Screening
Often overlooked by many, partly due to the taboo associated with HIV but HIV screening is a very important part of overall health screening. Testing…
HIV PrEP
HIV is a worrying disease for many. Protection should always be used to minimise transmission of infections, particularly HIV. But is there anything else that…
HIV PEP
HIV infection is a worrying prospect and rightly so. Still incurable but thankfully manageable. However, prevention is better than ongoing management, so if you have…