Currently, over 400 hereditary cancer susceptibility syndromes have been described, most of which feature an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. Although many of these are rare syndromes, they account for at least 5% - 10% of all cancer incidences. Read more

"PHN occurs when the virus stays in the body and causes pain even after the shingles have healed. Those above 55-years-old are 20% more likely to develop PHN because of decreased immunity," explains Dr Tan Kian Hian, Head, Senior Consultant and Director of the Pain Management Centre, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), SingHealth. Read more

A diet high in saturated fat has been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, a low-fibre diet increases the risk of cancer and a high-protein diet of meat and dairies has negative long-term effects on the kidney. A very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can lead to dehydration, low blood pressure and the worsening of renal function. Read more