Dr Baldwin Po Man Yeung

Bariatric Surgery

More Than Just Weight Loss: How Treating Obesity Protects Against Cancer

Discover how bariatric surgery and weight management medications may reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, and what experts recommend.

Bariatric Endoscopy

Why Combining Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and GLP-1 Therapy Is a Game-Changer

Discover how combining Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) with GLP-1 therapy maximizes weight loss for lasting, non-surgical results.

Pharmacotherapy

Preserving Muscle Mass on GLP-1s: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans

Learn how to preserve muscle mass on GLP-1s in Singapore with practical protein, exercise, and diet tips tailored for your weight loss journey.

Lifestyle & Wellness

The Hidden Risks in Convenience: What Ultra-Processed Foods Mean for Our Health

From instant noodles and soft drinks to packaged snacks and ready-made meals, convenience foods are a familiar sight in busy households. While these quick choices fit easily into a fast-paced Singaporean lifestyle, a major comprehensive review published in The BMJ shows that higher intake of ultra-processed foods

Bariatric Surgery

Is Bariatric Surgery the Same as Liposuction?

Bariatric surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Can I Use Medisave or Insurance for Weight Loss Surgery in Singapore?

For many Singaporeans, struggling with severe obesity and weight-related chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes or severe hypertension can feel like an uphill battle. When lifestyle changes stall, weight loss surgery (metabolic or bariatric surgery) becomes a life-saving medical necessity rather than a cosmetic luxury. Yet, the biggest

Pharmacotherapy

Can You Reverse Fatty Liver? Practical Ways to Fix It in Singapore

Finding out that your liver panel blood test and ultrasound scan point toward a fatty liver can be an unexpected and alarming shock. It’s completely normal to feel anxious when medical reports flag something new. However, before you assume the worst, here is the ground reality: Your liver is

Understanding Obesity

Modern Approaches to Weight Management: Eligibility, Weight Loss and Health Outcomes, Risks and Costs

Clinician's Perspective: Managing obesity and excess weight has evolved far beyond the traditional "eat less, move more" advice. Today, healthcare frameworks recognize obesity as a complex, chronic condition requiring a spectrum of interventions—ranging from behavioural changes to advanced surgical procedures. Choosing the right path depends

Lifestyle & Wellness

How to Manage Weight Gain During Menopause?

Clinician's Perspective: • During the menopause transition, the Basal Metabolic Rate (the energy expended by the body at rest) decreases by approximately 250 to 300 kcal per day. In essence, the body burns less energy, hence lowering caloric intake is essential to prevent weight gain. • The decline in estrogen

Understanding Obesity

Obesity, Cholesterol And Dyslipidemia

Clinician's Perspective: • Dyslipidemia is an imbalance of lipids in the bloodstream, characterized by high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high triglycerides. Dyslipidemia increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. • 60% to 70% of individuals with obesity have dyslipidemia (abnormal blood lipid levels). • For every 1kg of weight

Pharmacotherapy

Hair Loss and Weight Loss Injections

Clinician's Perspective: • Users of GLP-1 receptor agonists may experience a three-fold higher risk of hair, however, the overall incidence is still very low. • Research into Semaglutide reveals that hair loss is rarely reported at the lower doses (0.25mg to 2mg) typically used for diabetes, but

Pharmacotherapy

The Complete Guide to Weight Management in Singapore: From Lifestyle to Surgery

Clinician's Perspective: • In Singapore, it is estimated that 12.7% of the population has a BMI of 30 or higher, a significant 22.8% of residents fall into the high-risk category (BMI ≥27.5) due to the higher risk of cardiovascular disease in Asian populations. • Healthy diet

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