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Unmasking the Truth Behind Masks 13/02/2020

How effective exactly are masks in preventing the spread of germs?

Prevent the Spread of Viruses 05/02/2020

Reduce viral transmission through personal preventive measures.

Counter a Flab-Inducing CNY 24/01/2020

Ever wondered how many calories a pineapple tart contains? Find out what’s in your favourite CNY snacks!

Healthier Food Choices This Christmas 18/12/2019

Overindulgence is common during the festive celebrations. Enjoy Christmas feasting and its aftermath with better informed food choices this year.

Having trouble getting some shut-eye at night? 05/12/2019

Find out how you can get some proper shut-eye with these recommended sleep habits.

Don’t Let the Haze Faze You 10/10/2019

Don’t get caught off guard if the dreadful haze descends upon us again.

Putting Your Genes to the Test 12/09/2019

Your health is more than what you eat and how you live; it’s also affected by the genes you’ve inherited from your parents.

Battling the Flu 27/08/2019

Some say that the flu is just a bad cold or a minor illness without any serious consequences. Think again.

5 Tips for Fuss-Free Teleconsultation for Kids! 17/07/2019

With teleconsultation, “seeing” the doctor can be fuss-free for parents and children alike!

Meet Our Teleconsult Doctor: Dr Ryan Thian 06/07/2019

Meet the doctor(s) behind the screens! Find out the differences between a physical clinic visit and teleconsultation, and more!

Tackling UTI with Teleconsultation 06/06/2019

Your trip to the toilet doesn’t have to leave you with a burning sensation.

Travel with Peace of Mind – Get Vaccinated 31/05/2019

Use the Doctor World app to find out what the vaccinations recommended for your country of visit are!

Teleconsultation for Juniors! 15/05/2019

Good news for parents! Doctor World has extended our teleconsultation services to patients aged 2 and above!

Launch of Doctor World Health Store 03/04/2019

We have launched our health store in the Doctor World mobile app this month!

Latest App Feature: Symptom Checker 25/02/2019

Introducing our new app feature which aims to provide a sound analysis of your medical conditions.

Doctor World Joins MOH’s Regulatory Sandbox 15/02/2019

We are now part of MOH’s Regulatory Sandbox for Telemedicine!

Doctor World App has officially launched! 24/01/2019

Doctor World has officially launched a health and wellness platform for users to access all their healthcare needs at their fingertips.

Diabetes and What You Can Do About It 07/01/2019

As Singapore’s population ages, the risk of diabetes increases accordingly. Are you affected?

Guard your gut against gastroenteritis 01/01/2019

Find out more about the recent gastroenteritis outbreak in Singapore, and how you can minimise risk of contracting it.

Preparing for Fatherhood: 10 Tips for Dads-to-be 11/11/2018

From prenatal to postnatal stage, here are 10 tips to help prepare you for fatherhood.

Confinement Myths: Busted! 09/11/2018

Not showering for a month? Abstaining from sex to prevent your womb from dropping? Sounds ridiculous? It probably is. Learn the truths behind traditional practices to survive your confinement.

Are You Hooked? 26/10/2018

Dr Tan Hwee Sim, Specialist in Psychiatry & Consultant, Raffles Counselling Centre shares how addiction can affect your life.

Let’s Talk About Telemedicine 14/10/2018

An article on telemedicine and 4 ways it can benefit you.

5 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure 13/10/2018

What high blood pressure is, why it’s dangerous, and how you can manage it.

What a Pain in the Back! 12/10/2018

5 ways to relieve your lower back pain.

7 Ways to Head off Primary Headache Pain 13/09/2018

How you can manage pain from tension-type or migraine headaches.

When Your Head Hurts 12/09/2018

All you need to know about 2 common types of primary headaches.