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24.06.2025 | Breathe Easy: Understanding COPD and Its Hidden Threats | Breath is life. Yet, many take it for granted. Shortness of breath often gets brushed off as a sign of aging. But what if it’s more? What if it’s a silent alarm, warning of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? This condition creeps... |
20.06.2025 | Shortness of breath? It’s not ageing – it could be COPD | Listen
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Many people chalk up breathlessness, a lingering cough or reduced stamina to ageing. But these symptoms could point to chronic obstructive pulmonary di... |
26.05.2025 | Raising healthy children, one habit at a time | Listen
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Whenever Dr Nicholas Ng Beng Hui pulls out his phone at the dinner table for work, his children, aged two and five and a half, are quick to remind him ... |
15.05.2025 | The Hidden Dangers of Shingles: A Wake-Up Call for Heart Health | Shingles is more than just a skin condition. It’s a silent predator, lurking beneath the surface, waiting to strike. This viral infection, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is notorious for its painful rash. But its implications stretch... |
15.05.2025 | A New Dawn for COPD Treatment: Dupixent's Approval in Singapore | In a significant breakthrough for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, Singapore has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as the first biologic treatment for this debilitating condition. This decision, announced on May 14, 2025, ... |
14.05.2025 | Dupixent approved in Singapore as the first-ever biologic medicine for patients with COPD | Following recent approvals in the EU, US and China, the Singapore approval is based on two replicate phase 3 studies that showed Dupixent achieved significant reduction in exacerbations, and also showed improvements in lung function and hea... |
13.05.2025 | Shingles and heart health: Important facts you need to know | Listen
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Pain, itching or tingling – these early warning signs can appear days before any visible symptoms of shingles emerges. But did you know that this viral... |
09.05.2025 | Flu, COVID-19 vaccines now mandatory for Singapore Haj pilgrims | Listen
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SINGAPORE: All Singapore Haj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia in June are required to be vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19, in addition to the m... |
22.04.2025 | How much is too much food and why do takeaways always have so much carb? | Listen
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I am tucking into my packet of economy rice for lunch as I’m writing this. For dinner, I might get takeout pasta arrabbiata or teriyaki chicken bento ... |
19.04.2025 | GE2025: New water play park, sports facilities part of S$324 million 5-year plan to upgrade Marine Parade Town | Listen
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SINGAPORE: More than 140 new projects will be rolled out under a five-year plan for Marine Parade Town that could cost the town council and its partner... |
14.04.2025 | Targeted formulations for easing stress in a high-pressure world | Listen
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Singapore’s fast-paced lifestyle comes at a cost – with high stress levels leaving many feeling the strain. In a 2022 survey by Cigna International, 86... |
17.03.2025 | When living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living well | Listen
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Singapore, already renowned for having one of the world’s longest lifespans, has seen its average life expectancy rise by 0.6 per cent over the past de... |
26.02.2025 | Shingles Awareness Week 2025: Shingles increases risk for heart attack and stroke; the disease also increases risk for hospitalisation more than thrice in people with diabetes | People who have had shingles are at a 59% higher risk for heart attack and at a 35% higher risk for stroke compared to those who have not had shingles.
Adults aged 50 years or over are at high risk for shingles due to age-related decline in... |
07.02.2025 | Singapore confirms one imported case of vaccine-associated polio; low risk of community transmission | Listen
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SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (Feb 7) confirmed one imported case of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in Singapore, addin... |
05.02.2025 | Life on the track: Chasing personal bests at 80 | Listen
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At 80, Mr John Chua defies what it means to age conventionally. His lean frame races down the running track, showing that staying active and chasing go... |
24.01.2025 | Navigating Health in a Digital Age: Singapore's Bold Moves | In a world where screens dominate our lives, Singapore is taking a stand. The nation is rolling out new guidelines aimed at curbing excessive screen time among children. This initiative is part of a broader health strategy called Grow Well ... |
21.01.2025 | Guidelines on screen use to be rolled out in Singapore schools | Listen
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SINGAPORE: Guidelines on screen use will be introduced in schools, including preschools, as part of a new national strategy launched on Tuesday (Jan 21... |
15.01.2025 | A jumpstart to wellness: Building strength and community through fitness | Listen
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The owner of a transportation business, Mr Jeffrey Ng, 65, routinely lifts and moves heavy objects – tasks that many his age would avoid. His stamina a... |
02.12.2024 | Fungi and Flu: A Dual Approach to Immunity in Singapore | In the realm of health, the immune system is the fortress guarding against invaders. As we age, this fortress can weaken. In Singapore, where over a quarter of adults over 40 live with chronic conditions, the need for a robust immune defens... |
26.11.2024 | Unlocking immune health with the benefits of fungi | New: You can now listen to articles.
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As adults age, particularly from their 40s, the immune system gradually weakens, making them more susceptible to illness. Stress and lifestyle factors also contribu... |
19.11.2024 | Healing Through Innovation: The Future of Multiple Myeloma Treatment | Multiple myeloma is a formidable foe. It lurks in the shadows, often unnoticed until it strikes with debilitating symptoms. For many, like Patricia Wong, the journey begins with pain—severe back pain that disrupts life. This pain, a siren c... |
19.11.2024 | Recent breakthroughs expand treatment options for multiple myeloma | Listen to this article
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In 2022, Ms Patricia Wong’s life was disrupted when severe back pain... |
14.11.2024 | The Rising Tide of Diabetes: Understanding the Risks and Responses | Diabetes is a silent storm. It creeps into lives, often unnoticed until it wreaks havoc. In Singapore, the statistics are alarming. One in three people may develop diabetes in their lifetime. This chronic condition is not just about high bl... |
11.11.2024 | Diabetes Singapore and GSK Join Forces to Spotlight Increased Risk of Viral Infections for People with Diabetes | Diabetes Singapore and GSK aim to enhance awareness and improve lives affected by diabetes through educational talks and activities on World Diabetes Day
1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime; People with diabetes are 38% more l... |
04.11.2024 | Smart Nation: Building an inclusive digital society for all | Listen to this article
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As a young teenager excited to buy his first desktop computer, Mr Justin Ho... |
04.10.2024 | Lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise: What to know about second-hand and even third-hand smoke | Listen to this article
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On buses and MRT, in public spaces,... |
06.09.2024 | The Hot Tub Revolution: Transforming Backyards into Personal Oases | Imagine stepping into your backyard after a long day. The sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow. You slip into a hot tub, the water enveloping you like a comforting embrace. This is not just a luxury; it’s a sanctuary. Hot tubs ha... |
02.09.2024 | Do you really need all that protein for health even if you’re not into working out? | Listen to this article
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You don’t have to train for Hyrox or be an F45 junk... |
31.08.2024 | Struggling to get pregnant: How husbands cope with IVF, miscarriages and disappointment | Listen to this article
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Infertility is one of biggest hurdles couples t... |
06.08.2024 | Can you prevent high blood pressure in your 40s and 50s? Are there non-medicated ways to lower it? | Listen to this article
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11.07.2024 | Lung cancer unmasked: Not just a smoker’s disease | Listen to this article
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Lung cancer, ranked as the third-most common cancer among men and women in Singapore,... |
26.06.2024 | Reformative training for second youngest of 4 brothers who sexually abused sister | Listen to this article
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SINGAPORE: The second youngest of four brothers accus... |
26.06.2024 | Tried counting how many teeth your children have? They might naturally be missing a few | Listen to this article
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11.05.2024 | 10 million meatballs a year: All the things you didn’t know about IKEA Singapore’s food | Listen to this article
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29.04.2024 | Vitamin D and pregnancy: Why mother and baby need it – and why women should not supplement on their own | Listen to this article
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06.04.2024 | CNA Explains: What is red yeast rice, its health benefits and safety concerns? | Listen to this article
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03.04.2024 | There’s a new eczema pill that offers quick and lasting relief – here’s what you need to know | Listen to this article
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26.03.2024 | Ease your child’s discomfort: Spray away the pain of sore throats | Parents often feel worried when their child complains of a sore throat, wondering if it is just a passing irritation or a sign of a more serious issue.
Sore throats typically stem from inflammation in the pharynx, tonsils or nasopharynx, tr... |
20.03.2024 | All about dates: How nutritious are they as a snack and what’s the best way to enjoy them? | Listen to this article
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12.03.2024 | Teen admits raping younger sister, among 4 brothers accused of sexually abusing her | SINGAPORE: An 18-year-old pleaded guilty in the High Court on Tuesday (Mar 12) to raping his sister when he was aged 13 to 16, often while the younger girl was asleep.
He is the second and youngest of four brothers to admit to sexually abus... |
12.03.2024 | Growing gains: Boost your child’s well-being with the right supplements | Listen to this article
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21.02.2024 | Weight gain in pregnancy: What happens if you put on too much or too little, and what to do to keep healthy | Listen to this article
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05.01.2024 | Do calorie-tracking apps or meal subscriptions for weight loss really work? How to make the most of them | Listen to this article
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09.12.2023 | IN FOCUS: How schools and families are combating the problem of vaping among children | Listen to this article
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15.11.2023 | Why do many of us dislike eating fruits and vegetables? (Sorry, those cucumber slices don't really count) | New: You can now listen to articles.
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19.10.2023 | NUS scientists develop innovative magnetic gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster | First-of-its-kind cell therapy promotes wound healing, improves overall wound health and lowers risks of recurrence
SINGAPORE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diabetic patients, whose natural wound-healing capabilities are compromised, often ... |
01.09.2023 | Netflix Documentary ‘Live to 100’ Names Singapore the World’s Sixth Blue Zone | 4 Mins Read Author and explorer Dan Buettner, co-founder of the Blue Zones certification, has announced a sixth addition to the list, Singapore, in the new Netflix documentary, Live to 100. Blue zones are regions where people live longer th... |
28.08.2023 | Meet Kuushy: Sit your way to better health | The smart cushion is paired with an AI-enabled Posture Coach that provides personalised prompts for users to adjust and correct their posture effectively
SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Poor posture can lead to a whole range of pro... |
22.06.2023 | Wellness Festival Singapore 2023: Discover new experiences for your mind and body | We’re all aware of the importance of choosing nutritious meals and clocking the recommended 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise each week to maintain our physical health. But a holistic approach to wellness also means tending to... |
01.06.2023 | New nutrition guidelines for children aim to help schools prepare healthy meals in appropriate portions | SINGAPORE: Children may soon be consuming more nutritious meals in schools here, after a new set of guidelines was released to promote healthy living from a younger age.
The Singapore Standard 692 Guidelines for Nutrition and Food Services ... |
24.02.2023 | Recognising the warning signs of teen suicide | When Amelia’s* parents discovered that she was engaging in self-harm, their immediate reaction was to get upset and go into denial – which caused her self-cutting behaviour to worsen. The reasons behind Amelia’s tendencies were manifold. Al... |
01.02.2023 | Here’s why misusing acne medications might make your body resistant to antibiotics | As if suffering from acne isn’t bad enough for one's self-esteem, the wallet is also taking a hit when you’re paying for acne medications. Why can’t you just pay for some high-dose antibiotic pills, annihilate those acne-causing bacteria an... |
19.01.2023 | Trending workouts that will get you moving in 2023 | The pandemic has resulted in several worrying health trends, particularly in terms of weight gain and sedentary lifestyle habits. According to Herbalife Nutrition’s Asia Pacific Personal Habits Survey, many respondents reported putting on e... |
12.12.2022 | When it comes to HIV, getting tested is the only way to be sure | Many people with HIV infection are not aware that they have the condition. Local figures are testament to this sobering reality. In 2021, 62 per cent of newly-diagnosed patients had late-stage HIV infection, according to Ministry of Health.... |
14.11.2022 | How to tell if you might have diabetes: Are excessive thirst and frequent bathroom trips warning signs? | Your body is constantly giving you feedback. But oftentimes, you choose not to listen because you’re too busy or you just aren’t ready to face the music. Take, for instance, how you may interpret fatigue, weight loss, blurred vision, and ex... |
12.11.2022 | IN FOCUS: 35 years of people and purpose - this is Singapore's MRT story | SINGAPORE: In a career spanning more than two decades, civil engineering graduate Quek Chin Hock particularly remembers the day he had to speak to a monk about the structural integrity of his temple.
The 50-year-old was then a student inter... |
21.10.2022 | Did your parents skip the sex talk with you? Experts’ tips when your child asks: ‘Where do babies come from?’ | Think you know all about the birds and the bees? Here’s a pop quiz: Can a women get pregnant if she has unprotected sex during her period? If a man pulls out before ejaculation, can the woman get pregnant? Can you still catch a sexually tra... |
11.10.2022 | Think your blurry eyesight is from fatigue caused by too much screen time? It could be a sign of eye disease | Here’s a question: When was the last time you had your eyes checked? And we don’t mean reading the letters on the eye chart for new prescription glasses.
Chances are, you probably don’t see the need to go for regular eye health screenings, ... |
03.10.2022 | Is snacking necessarily bad for you? How can you cut down if you're trying to lose weight? | It’s 3pm and like clockwork, your brain – and colleague – are nudging you to make that trip to the office pantry for coffee and snacks. Or if you’re working from home, you can’t help but be drawn to the fridge like, every five minutes.
Why ... |
03.10.2022 | Better use of health savings accounts: lessons from Singapore | Today, 9 in 10 Americans have health insurance, more than ever before, yet health care is less affordable than ever. Up to 100 million U.S. adults carry medical debt. Skyrocketing inflation is forcing people to decide between spending money... |
31.08.2022 | How wearable, no-prick glucose monitors are changing the way diabetics manage their blood sugar levels | Whether it’s Type 1 or 2 diabetes, diabetics know the finger-prick blood test all too well. They have to frequently prick their fingers for blood samples and apply the blood to a glucometer to test their blood sugar levels and assess their ... |
24.01.2022 | Chubb Commits US$10,000 Grant to Support Dementia Care in Singapore | SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 25 January 2022 – The Chubb Charitable Foundation announced today that it has committed a USD10,000 grant to Dementia Singapore – a Social Service Agency specialising in dementia care, caregiver support, trainin... |
27.12.2021 | Beware of the Negative Health Effects of Technology These Holidays—Here Are Ways to Overcome Them | Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 27 December 2021, 07:12 am
Technology has a negative health effect on people that are mostly disregarded as it became a part of the everyday lives of people especially this pandemic that it heavily needs. However,... |
21.09.2021 | Farrer Park Hospital Enhances Dementia services to Better Guide Management and Care Plan for People with Dementia | SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Farrer Park Hospital ("FPH" or "the Hospital") today announced that the Hospital has enhanced its dementia services to offer an enhanced artificial intelligence (AI)-supported MR... |
16.06.2021 | DoctorOnCall, Pfizer and UOB Malaysia form Malaysia's first tripartite collaboration to improve children's access to pneumococcal vaccine | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DoctorOnCall, Pfizer and UOB Malaysia today jointly launched "ASK4VACCINE", a financing programme that aims to improve children's access to pneumococcal vaccine in Malaysia. Th... |
16.09.2020 | Singapore To Give Free Apple Watch and iPhone App to Those Who Can Hit Health Goals | Giuliano J. de Leon, Tech Times 16 September 2020, 09:09 am
Singapore is encouraging its people to stay healthy and had come up with an idea. For those residents who can hit health goals and participate in public health activities fit, the ... |
16.09.2020 | Apple partners with Singapore government to offer rewards for physical activity | Apple and Singapore’s Health Promotion Board are set to jointly launch LumiHealth, a two-year initiative to encourage a healthy lifestyle, Apple announced on Tuesday. The program is part of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative, which leverag... |
27.08.2020 | Singaporeans doubled down on keeping healthy amid COVID-19 with 3 in 4 making improvements in their health as a result | Takeaways from the AIA Real Rewards Poll 2020 highlight the value of an all-rounded approach to health, and provides insights on opportunities to further support Singaporeans on their health journey
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21.08.2019 | Singapore taps Fitbit for nationwide public health program | While the devices themselves will be free for users, additional health coaching services and software offerings will require a monthly fee. The ultimate goal is to enroll one million Singaporeans in the program which will start pre-registra... |
03.10.2018 | Coworking Conundrums – A Guide to Coworking Space in Singapore | Singapore’s coworking phenomenon is as popular as other places in the Asia Pacific market.
The country is experiencing prosperity, and this prosperity is very evident in a commercial real estate market whose office rents are still very high... |
- | Mammogram, HPV test, pelvic ultrasound: What happens at each one and how can women prepare for them? | Perhaps it’s an age thing but gone are the days where my girlfriends and I talk about the hottest actor or the newest IT bag. These days, the conversations among my 30-something and over 40-year-old girlfriends revolve around our body aches... |
- | Shake it up: Give your fitness level and health a boost with a mix of daily physical activities | While some people have fallen into more sedentary habits during the pandemic, YES 933 deejay Hazelle Teo has, in fact, picked up the pace of her physical activity in the past two years.
Much of her inspiration is drawn from her 100-year-old... |
- | Reunited after hours gone missing: How people with dementia get help from SMRT staff at train stations | Previous
Mr Wong with SMRT station manager Suriani Lestution Ja'afar. (Photo: SMRT Trains)
By the end of this year, all 98 SMRT train stations will be listed as dementia Go-To-Points. This is where the public can bring persons with dementia... |
- | What you need to know about weight-loss medicine: Who can take them? Are they safe and effective? | When it comes to the pursuit of a trimmer, healthier figure, the options are as wide as a pair of XXL-sized jeans. Fad diets, trendy workouts, meal prepping, “fat-burning” treatments, and of course, slimming pills, are par for the course.
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- | Monkeypox, chickenpox or shingles? Infectious diseases experts explain the difference | We’ve yet to get over the COVID-19 pandemic (good thing the current wave of cases is not severe) and we've got another health concern on hand: Monkeypox.
The virus has made its way to our shores in the form of the first local case detected ... |
- | The strange case of the teenager who lost all fingers and both feet after eating leftovers | In Singapore, we occasionally read about food poisoning cases landing victims in hospitals or even worse. But in one unusual case in the US, eating contaminated food caused a 19-year-old to lose both of his feet and all of his fingers.
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- | South Korea is battling a bedbug outbreak as cases climb | South Korea has been gripped by a bedbug outbreak, and the government is rushing to battle the bloodsucking bugs.
South Korea had a near spotless bedbug infestation record since the 1970s thanks to the accessibility of insecticides. |
- | 11 more Thomson-East Coast stations to open in second half of 2022; more 'inclusive' changes for vulnerable commuters | SINGAPORE: Eleven more Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) stations are expected to start service in the second half of this year, announced Transport Minister S Iswaran in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 9).
"This will connect residents in the... |
- | Horse riding, kayak fishing, perfume making and other ways to enjoy Wellness Festival Singapore | Singapore will be the playground – or shall we say, experiential wellness destination – to more than 120 fitness and wellness activities sprinkled across the island come Jun 3 to 12.
The inaugural Wellness Festival Singapore organised by th... |
- | Living with knee pain in your 40s? What can you do now to prevent knee replacement surgery in the future? | If you’re already in your 40s, you probably don’t go a day without uttering or thinking “ow”. From squatting down to retrieve a dropped object to climbing the stairs, the source of your daily discomfort is likely your knees – the most commo... |
- | Торговцы здоровьем | Всем привет. В современном мире реклама универсальных методов по оздоровлению, омоложению и поднятию продуктивности наводнила интернет. В этом обзоре я попытаюсь структурировать такие методы и препараты, которые вводят людей в заблуждение, ... |
- | Singapore taps Fitbit for nationwide public health program | Singapore has enlisted Fitbit as a partner on a population health initiative meant to help improve overall health outcomes for the country’s residents.
The Live Healthy SG partnership marks the first integration by Fitbit with a national pu... |