Wiany of as are familiar with or may have even experienced our faces turning flushed or red after drinking alcohol Yet, most of us are unaware that this symptom is linked to a higher risk of many alcohol-related cancers. Alcohol consumption is rising in many developing countries. Globally, alcohol causes around three million deaths a […]
Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the penile prepuce, more commonly known as the foreskin.The earliest known circumcision dates back to the prehistoric era. Around the world, circumcision is frequently performed on children as part of religious requirements, such as in Judaism and Islam. About 30% of remaining circumcisions are performed for sociocultural practices […]
Arteries and veins are the two types of blood vessels in our body that deliver and return blood. The heart functions as a central pump for arteries and veins, connecting the pulmonary (lung) and systemic (body) circulation. When air is inhaled into the lungs when we breathe in, oxygen is absorbed into blood through lung […]
Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrient rich blood from the heart to the rest of our body, while veins return ‘spent’ blood (high in waste products and carbon dioxide) to the heart. Atherosclerosis is a vascular disease that affects arteries and hence blood supply in our body. The term atherosclerosis has Greek […]
We have two types of blood vessels: arteries and veins. Arteries carry oxygenated blood that is pumped from the left side of our heart to be delivered to all parts of our body. Veins return blood from all parts of our body to the heart. Arteries have thicker walls than veins as arterial blood contain […]
The aorta is the largest artery in the human body. It carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body, delivering oxygenated blood and nutrients to all living tissues. Aortic aneurysm is a serious condition in which the aorta balloons or bulges out due to weakening of the walls of the aorta. If […]
Most people are born with a pair of kidneys, vital organs which are essential for health and survival. Kidneys function to filter blood of toxins that are produced from normal metabolism, regulate water and salt content within our body, and maintain our blood acid-base balance. The right and left kidneys usually receive 20% of the […]
Aneurysms are bulges due to areas of weakening in the wall of the blood vessel. Since arteries are blood vessels that deliver oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood, under blood pressure generated by the heart, the driving pressure within causes the weakened areas of the artery (aneurysm) to expand. Just as a balloon can burst, aneurysms can […]
Seen a rash of comments with the hashtag Ozempic under US celebrity posts on social media? Here’s a closer look at the drug, reportedly used for dramatic weight loss. From chewing each bite of food at least 40 times to boozy protein shakes and ending the day with a laxative tea, celebrities and TikTokers are […]
PanAsia Surgery Group held a talk on gut health recently by Dr Edward Cheong, specialising in gastrointestinal surgery. Gut health refers to the overall health and balance of the digestive system, which includes the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, and pancreas. It is essential for proper digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste. […]
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