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Health insights and guidance from our medical team. Medically accurate, practical, and written for our patients.
Sexual Health & STIsGuide to HIV PrEP and DoxyPEP in Singapore
A practical guide to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis in Singapore: the regimens, the differences between the two tenofovir combinations, who each suits, and how monitoring works.
August 14, 2026Read →
Health ScreeningHealth Screening in Singapore: Complete Guide
Which package, which tests, and what the results actually mean.
February 2, 2026Read →
Health ScreeningPremarital Health Screening in Singapore
What premarital screening covers in Singapore - infectious disease, genetic carrier status, fertility and general health - and how couples should approach it.
February 2, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsHPV Warts in Singapore: Diagnosis and Treatment
Detection, removal options, vaccination and recurrence.
February 2, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsChoosing a Sexual Health Clinic in Singapore
What a good sexual health clinic in Singapore offers - confidentiality, test menus, turnaround, cost - and the questions worth asking before you book.
February 2, 2026Read →
Health ScreeningUnderstanding Lipoprotein(a): The Inherited Heart Risk Most Singaporeans Never Test For
A genetically fixed, independent driver of heart attack and stroke that standard cholesterol panels miss.
January 9, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsEverything You Need to Know About HIV Testing in Singapore
Test types, window periods, confidentiality and what results mean.
January 9, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsHIV Testing Types and Window Periods
Antibody, 4th generation and RNA tests compared.
January 9, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsEverything You Need to Know About STI & STD Testing in Singapore
Which infections to screen for, how testing works, and next steps.
January 9, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsAnonymous STI & STD Testing in Singapore
What anonymous testing means and how results are handled.
January 9, 2026Read →
Men's HealthGuide to ED Treatment Options in Singapore
Causes, PDE5 inhibitors, shockwave therapy, hormones and lifestyle.
January 9, 2026Read →
Sexual Health & STIsHIV PEP in Singapore: Preventing Infection After Exposure
The 72-hour window, how PEP works, side effects and follow-up.
January 9, 2026Read →
Longevity & PerformanceWeight Loss and Healthspan: Why Fat Distribution Matters More Than the Scale
Visceral fat, Asian BMI cut-offs, waist circumference and insulin resistance explain why weight loss adds years of healthy function, not just years of life.
January 9, 2026Read →
Weight ManagementHow Weight Management Can Improve Your Health: The Numbers Behind 5-10% Weight Loss
What actually changes in blood pressure, HbA1c, lipids, fatty liver, sleep apnoea and testosterone when you lose 5-10% of body weight, and by how much.
January 9, 2026Read →
Men's HealthErectile Dysfunction and Mental Health in Singapore: Breaking the Anxiety Loop
ED and mental health drive each other in both directions. How anxiety, depression, work stress and antidepressants affect erections - and what breaks the cycle.
August 14, 2024Read →
Sexual Health & STIsPenile Discharge in Men: Causes, Testing and Treatment in Singapore
What the colour and timing of urethral discharge suggests, which infections cause it, why some cases persist after antibiotics, and how it is tested and treated in Singapore.
August 14, 2024Read →
Men's HealthNatural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
Which lifestyle changes actually move the needle.
November 13, 2023Read →
Men's HealthHow the Penis Changes With Age: What Is Normal
Erection firmness, sensitivity, ejaculatory volume and recovery time all change gradually with age. A clinical, decade-by-decade guide to what is normal, what points to Peyronie's disease or another treatable condition, and when a change is worth having assessed.
November 13, 2023Read →
Men's HealthPeyronie's Disease
Curvature, pain and treatment.
November 13, 2023Read →
Sexual Health & STIsSTD Precautions with Dating Apps
Practical risk management.
November 13, 2023Read →
Men's HealthPenis Health: Six Facts Every Man Should Know
Six clinically grounded facts about penile anatomy and function, from why morning erections are a genuine health signal to what a new curvature can mean, plus the warning signs worth acting on and the hygiene habits worth keeping.
September 15, 2023Read →
Aesthetics & HairIs It Ever Too Late for Finasteride or Dutasteride?
Realistic expectations by Norwood stage, and the difference between miniaturised and scarred follicles.
September 15, 2023Read →
Aesthetics & HairBeard Growth 101: The Science of Facial Hair and What Actually Works
What the evidence says about topical minoxidil for beards, and what does not work.
September 15, 2023Read →
Health ScreeningLung Cancer Screening in Singapore: Who Needs a Low-Dose CT
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Singaporean men. Who qualifies for low-dose CT screening, what the scan finds, and why never-smokers in Asia are affected too.
September 11, 2023Read →
Health ScreeningVitamin D Deficiency in Singapore: Why Sunshine Is Not Enough
Singapore sits on the equator, yet vitamin D insufficiency is common. Why that happens, what deficiency does to bone, muscle, immunity and testosterone, and how to correct it properly.
September 11, 2023Read →
Health ScreeningQuitting Smoking: What Happens to Your Body, Hour by Hour and Year by Year
The recovery timeline after your last cigarette, why vaping is not a safe landing point, and what actually works to quit in Singapore.
September 11, 2023Read →
Health ScreeningAllergic Rhinitis in Singapore: Dust Mites, Testing and Treatment
A guide to allergic rhinitis in Singapore's climate, why house dust mites dominate as a trigger, how it overlaps with eczema and asthma, and how skin prick and blood-based allergy testing compare.
August 8, 2023Read →
Men's HealthGynaecomastia in Singapore: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
True gynaecomastia versus pseudogynaecomastia, and how it is investigated and treated.
August 8, 2023Read →
Health ScreeningTesticular Self-Exams - Early Cancer Detection
How and how often.
August 2, 2023Read →
Weight ManagementPrescription Weight Loss Medication in Singapore: What Actually Works
GLP-1 medications, older weight loss drugs, who qualifies, what results to expect, side effects, cost in Singapore, and what happens when you stop.
July 28, 2023Read →
Movement & RecoveryPhysiotherapy for Chronic Pain: Modern Pain Science and Realistic Recovery
How modern pain science reframes chronic musculoskeletal pain, why graded loading through physiotherapy is usually the most effective starting point, how it compares with procedural options like ESWT and injections, and the red flags that warrant urgent review.
July 28, 2023Read →
Men's HealthTRT Myths vs Facts: What Testosterone Therapy Really Does
Separating evidence from internet folklore on prostate cancer, aggression, steroids and dependence.
July 4, 2023Read →
Men's HealthWhy TRT Needs Doctor Supervision: Risks of Unmonitored Testosterone Use
The real risks of unsupervised or black-market testosterone use in Singapore, and the monitoring schedule that keeps TRT safe.
June 29, 2023Read →
Longevity & PerformanceBetter Sleep in Singapore: Sleep Debt, Shift Work and Sleep Apnoea
A practical guide to sleep health for men in Singapore, covering sleep debt, shift work strategies, CBT-I principles, and how to recognise the warning signs of obstructive sleep apnoea.
June 29, 2023Read →
Men's HealthKegel Exercises for Men: Pelvic Floor Training for Erections, Ejaculation and Bladder Control
Pelvic floor training has randomised trial evidence for erectile function, premature ejaculation and post-void dribble. How to find the right muscles, train them properly, and avoid the common mistakes.
June 26, 2023Read →- Sexual Health & STIs
HPV - Not Just Her Problem
Why men should care about HPV.
June 26, 2023Read → 
Health ScreeningHoliday Packing 101: A Singapore Traveller's Health Checklist
A practical pre-travel health guide for Singapore-based travellers, covering vaccinations, antimalarials for regional trips, chronic medication planning, and what to know about carrying medicines through customs.
June 26, 2023Read →
Men's HealthWhat Are the Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
Vascular, neurological, hormonal and psychogenic - explained.
March 14, 2023Read →
Sexual Health & STIsSTI Symptoms in Men: What to Look For and When to Test
Discharge, ulcers, rashes, lumps and burning on urination: what each symptom usually means, which infections cause it, and when the absence of symptoms should still prompt a test in Singapore.
March 14, 2023Read →
Aesthetics & HairManaging Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatment Options Compared
Minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, exosome injections and transplants compared on efficacy and timeline.
June 30, 2022Read →
Men's HealthAndropause in Singapore: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
How Singapore doctors diagnose and treat late-onset hypogonadism, from testing thresholds to what testosterone can and cannot fix.
June 27, 2022Read →
Men's HealthBPH in Singapore: Symptoms, IPSS Scoring, Diagnosis and Treatment
IPSS scoring, PSA and uroflowmetry testing, and modern medical and procedural options.
June 20, 2022Read →
Aesthetics & HairUnderstanding Hair Loss in Men: Causes, Types and When to Act
Androgenetic alopecia versus temporary shedding, and how to tell which one you have.
June 13, 2022Read →
Men's HealthBlood in Semen (Haematospermia): Causes, Red Flags and When to Worry
Blood in the ejaculate is alarming to see and usually benign, but age and associated symptoms change the picture. What causes it, what needs testing, and when it matters.
June 6, 2022Read →
Men's HealthPremature Ejaculation: Durar MAS
About the Durar MAS programme.
June 4, 2022Read →
Men's HealthSolving Premature Ejaculation
Treatment options that work.
June 3, 2022Read →
Men's HealthWhat is Premature Ejaculation?
Definitions, prevalence, types.
June 2, 2022Read →
Men's HealthShockwave Therapy for ED (ESWT) in Singapore: How It Works and What the Evidence Shows
Low-intensity shockwave therapy aims to improve penile blood supply rather than force a single erection. The mechanism, the trial evidence, who it suits, and what a course involves.
May 31, 2022Read →
Movement & RecoveryTennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Causes, Treatment and Recovery
A practical guide to lateral epicondylitis for men in Singapore, covering why it develops, the load-management and eccentric exercise programme that underpins recovery, and how bracing, injections and ESWT compare.
May 25, 2022Read →
Movement & RecoveryRelentless Foot Pain: Plantar Fasciitis Causes, Treatment and When It Isn't
A focused guide to plantar fasciitis for men in Singapore, covering footwear and load causes, the stretching and loading protocol that drives recovery, where ESWT fits, and the conditions that can mimic it.
May 19, 2022Read →
Longevity & PerformanceMen's Preventive Health: A Guide by Decade
What to screen for and act on in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, from blood pressure and cholesterol to prostate and mental health checks.
May 14, 2022Read →
Movement & RecoveryArthritis in Singapore: Osteoarthritis, Inflammatory Arthritis and Treatment
A practical guide to arthritis for men in Singapore, covering the difference between osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis, why knee arthritis is rising with the ageing population, and the conservative-to-procedural treatment ladder.
April 13, 2022Read →
Aesthetics & HairEczema in Men: Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Singapore's Climate
Managing flares in a hot, humid, heavily air-conditioned environment.
April 6, 2022Read →
Sexual Health & STIsSTDs: An Introduction
Common STIs at a glance.
March 30, 2022Read →
Health ScreeningIron Deficiency in Men: The Symptom That Should Never Be Ignored
Iron deficiency in a man is not a nutritional footnote, it is a finding that needs an explanation. What causes it, how it is tested, and why the cause matters more than the supplement.
March 22, 2022Read →
Men's HealthMen's Mental Health in Singapore: Recognising the Signs
Why men present late to mental health care, how depression and burnout show up as physical symptoms, and when to seek help. If you are in immediate distress, please seek urgent help right away.
March 12, 2022Read →
Weight ManagementObesity: The Silent Killer Behind Singapore's Chronic Disease Burden
Why fat distribution matters more than the scale, why Asian BMI thresholds are lower, and what actually works.
February 27, 2022Read →
Health ScreeningThe Big Three: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes in Singapore
The three silent numbers behind most premature death in Singapore, what your targets are, and how to change them.
February 15, 2022Read →
Aesthetics & HairA Man's Guide to Cosmetic Procedures in Singapore
Botulinum toxin, fillers, skin boosters and lasers - what men ask for and how to choose a clinic safely.
February 4, 2022Read →
Aesthetics & HairAdult Male Acne in Singapore: Causes, Treatment and Scar Prevention
Why Singapore's heat, sweat and shaving keep men breaking out, and how to treat it without scarring.
January 26, 2022Read →
Men's HealthDemystifying Erectile Dysfunction
What ED actually is - and what it isn't.
January 6, 2022Read →
Health ScreeningMan and Proud: Common Health Issues Faced by Men in Singapore
A primer on the most common health issues affecting men in Singapore, from cardiometabolic risk and erectile dysfunction to hair loss, prostate symptoms and mental health.
January 1, 2022Read →
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