New bird flu mutation discovered in US, as cat infections cause alarm
Experts express concerns over mutated H5N1 virus and growing cat infections in the US A new mutation of the H5N1 bird flu... Read More
New Drugs May Be Able to Treat Multiple Problems Beyond Diabetes
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Show Potential in Addressing More Than Just Diabetes New drugs developed to treat diabetes are now being explored for... Read More
The Hidden Danger Behind a Sweet Fragrance: Elvia’s Battle with Maple Syrup Urine Disease
A Mother’s Discovery of a Deadly Condition Behind Her Daughter’s Sweet Scent Elvia Lim’s birth was marked by what her mother, Madam... Read More
More Seniors Aged 65 and Older to Get Help to Combat Frailty
NHG Polyclinics to expand frailty prevention programme to all centres by end of 2025. In response to Singapore’s aging population, the National... Read More
Updated Covid-19 Vaccines to Roll Out Across Clinics and Polyclinics
Enhanced protection offered as vaccination centres prepare to close. Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the availability of two updated Covid-19 vaccines... Read More
MediShield Life Review Tackles Rising Costs Amid Ageing Population
Policy updates aim to address medical expenses while shifting care to cost-efficient settings. Singapore’s recent MediShield Life review has focused on addressing... Read More
High Mercury Levels Found in Underarm Whitening Cream Sold at Lucky Plaza
The Health Sciences Authority seizes Q-nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream after dangerous mercury levels and other harmful substances were found. On October... Read More
Emergency Contraception: Is the Morning-After Pill Accessible in Singapore?
Debate Grows Over the Availability of Plan B Amid Changing Attitudes Toward Sexual Health In Singapore, access to the morning-after pill is... Read More
Nationwide Study to Screen Children for Conditions like ADHD and Depression
New research initiative aims to track and diagnose children with mental and neurodevelopmental conditions over a 10-year period. Singapore has launched a... Read More