In Singapore, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are very seldom talked about in households, as we rarely ever discuss sex with our family. Many teenagers and young adults in Singapore engage in sexual activity, but rarely talk about it. This poses a danger to their sexual health, as they may not know the proper procedures to
Read moreWhat is it like to be an HIV-positive individual living in Singapore? Most of us may not know a person who lives with HIV. That doesn’t mean that they do not exist in our communities. In fact, there are about 6,000 people living with HIV in Singapore today, based on the combined statistics of all
Read moreToday, living well past retirement age is no longer just a dream. With recent advancements in medical and healthcare, the Singaporean population now lives an average of over 80 years – that’s an additional 20 to 30 years after retirement! That’s more time spent with the people you love – your partner, your children, and
Read moreFor many Singaporeans, keeping healthy is a big concern. A large number of citizens exercise regularly, watch what they eat and go for health screenings at hospitals. The government has also rolled out multiple campaigns to tackle obesity and other physical health issues that are faced by the country’s population. While many are concerned over
Read moreThe Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, has taken millions of lives all over the world since its discovery in the 1980s. This syndrome, caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), weakens the body’s immune system to a point where it can no longer fight against infections, thus leading to death. HIV is one of the
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, don’t only affect the time you spend on the bed with your partner(s). They can also greatly impact your day-to-day. With a stark variety of symptoms that could impair your everyday actions or cause great pain when you perform them, having an STD is nothing to scoff at. Some STDs
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are viruses and bacteria that can be transferred from one person to another through sexual contact. These microorganisms can cause severe pain in the sexual organs, result in itches and rashes, and even be life-threatening in some cases. STDs are often contracted because one or more sexual parties are unaware
Read moreOne of the most talked about sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the world is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus slowly wears down the immune system of a patient, up until a point where the body can no longer fight off infections, which is when the patient develops Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection that causes the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome disease, commonly known as AIDS. The virus is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sex or through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected individual. At the time of writing of this article, HIV cannot be cured. Patients infected
Read moreMost people in Singapore would not know of people who are HIV-positive. This is because there is a stigma that is attached to the virus; many HIV-positive patients feel much safer not revealing their status to others. In fact, there are about 500 new cases of HIV diagnosed in Singapore every year – when patients
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