Medical Channel Asia

29/12/2025

As the year comes to a close and gatherings fill the calendar, not everyone experiences the festive season the same way.

For many living with eczema, flare-ups and chronic itch can make celebrations overwhelming - leading some to step away instead.

Festive routines can trigger eczema flare-ups. Medical Channel Asia's new survey insights reveal how chronic itch affects social life during the holidays.

29/12/2025

Thinking about a facelift but not sure where to start?

With so many non-surgical options available, it is easy to assume they all do the same thing. They do not. Here is how threads, fillers, devices and surgery really differ.

From thread lifts to fillers and surgical facelifts, learn how today’s facial lifting options differ in results, risks and longevity.

29/12/2025

Feeling like your bladder never fully empties?
That sensation of incomplete emptying is a common sign of prostate enlargement and can lead to infections, bladder stones, and ongoing discomfort if ignored.

Check your prostate health with our Prostate Symptom Quiz 🔗https://myprostatehealth.sg/take-the-quiz/ and speak to your doctor early about management options.

28/12/2025

Kicking, shouting, or punching during dreams is not just restless sleep.

REM sleep behaviour disorder causes people to physically act out dreams during sleep. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

26/12/2025

Talking in your sleep can sound alarming, but it is usually nothing to worry about. Here's how sleep talking fits into the bigger picture of your sleep health.

Sleep talking is common and often harmless, but could it signal a sleep disorder? Learn the causes, when to worry, and how to manage it.

26/12/2025

Itch is not just “there” or “not there” - it exists on a spectrum, and where you fall on that scale matters.

Dr Koh Hong Yi from Skin Health Singapore - Skin Specialist Clinic for the Whole Family TSN Dermatology Skin Specialist Clinic highlights why putting a number to itch helps doctors better understand how severe it really is, and whether treatment is truly working over time. Tracking itch makes the invisible visible, especially when it affects sleep, mood, and daily functioning in ways others may not see.

Learn more about the real-world impact of eczema and chronic itch, from daily routines to emotional wellbeing, on Medical Channel Asia’s Dermatology Chapter.

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💬 If itch keeps returning or worsening, consider speaking to your doctor to better understand your condition and the treatment options that may help bring it under control.

24/12/2025

To our readers, partners, and healthcare community - warm Christmas wishes from all of us at Medical Channel Asia 🎄

24/12/2025

We often talk about maternal age.
But research now shows paternal age matters too, with s***m production favouring certain harmful mutations over time.

As men age, harmful s***m mutations increase - not by chance but through natural selection inside the te**es - research shows, raising inherited risks.

24/12/2025

Festive meet-ups everywhere this week?
From lunch gatherings to late-night dinners, holiday eating can quietly spike blood sugar.

Festive feasts can cause blood sugar spikes, even without diabetes. Learn what happens in your body and simple ways to manage glucose during the holidays.

23/12/2025

Peeing more often than usual, especially at night or with a weak stream? 🚽
It might not just be ageing - these could be early signs of prostate issues ⚠️

Know what’s normal, what’s not, and when to see a doctor for further assessment.

Check your prostate symptom score today at https://myprostatehealth.sg/take-the-quiz/ to understand what’s going on.

23/12/2025

If your mornings start with neck pain, this one’s for you 👀

A few sleep tweaks can help reduce stiffness and support your neck overnight. Swipe for tips 👉

Take our Sleep Quiz for personalised sleep insights: medicalchannelasia.com/sleep-quiz/

22/12/2025

Are you a side, back or stomach sleeper?

Side, back, or stomach sleeping? Learn how different sleeping positions affect back pain, acid reflux, sleep apnoea, and overall sleep quality.