Health Articles & Guides
Evidence-based, plainly explained.
Articles on health screening, longevity, men's and women's health, pain management, and more — written by Dr Dhivian at Angsana Medical, Everton Park.
Anxiety Symptoms: Is It Just Stress, or Something More?
The emotional and physical symptoms of anxiety, how an anxiety attack feels, and when to seek help. A calm, practical guide from a family doctor.
How to Increase Testosterone (and When to Consider TRT)
How to increase testosterone naturally, the signs of low testosterone in men, and when TRT is worth considering. A family doctor's practical guide.
Premature Ejaculation: Causes and How It Differs from ED
What premature ejaculation is, what causes it, how it differs from erectile dysfunction, and what can help. A clear, judgement-free family doctor's guide.
What Does a Psychiatrist Do? Vs a Counsellor or Therapist
What does a psychiatrist do, and how do they differ from a psychologist, counsellor, or therapist? A family doctor explains who to see and when.
What to Do If You Get Sick in Singapore: A Tourist's Guide
Fell ill during your trip to Singapore? This guide covers how to find the right care, what it costs, how walk-in clinics work, how to use your travel insurance, and what to do if you're too sick to leave your hotel.
What Is GLP-1? How the New Weight-Loss Injections Actually Work
What GLP-1 is and how these injectable medications work in the body, explained simply by a doctor.
How Often Do You Really Need a Health Screening?
How often to screen by age, lifestyle and family history, explained by a family doctor.
What Is Erectile Dysfunction? And Why It Is Showing Up in Younger Men
What erectile dysfunction is, what causes it, and why more men under 40 are affected. A reassuring, factual guide from an Angsana Medical family doctor.
What a Family Doctor Actually Does (and Why Having a Regular One Matters)
A family doctor manages your everyday and long-term health and knows your history over time. Here is what one does, and why having a regular GP matters.
What to Do When Someone Is Badly Hurt: The DRSAB Framework Every Singaporean Should Know
You don't need to be a doctor to save a life. Here's the five-step DRSAB framework — used by Singapore's emergency services — explained clearly for bystanders.