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HSA Alert: “Q-Nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream” Detected To Contain Very High Levels Of Mercury And A Potent Steroid

Melissa Fann
27/10/2024

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is alerting members of the public not to purchase or use “Q-nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream”. The cream was touted to help reduce body odour,…

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Singapore, it’s time to talk about our suffering

Melissa Fann
27/10/2024

Awareness of palliative care has grown, but public understanding continues to lag behind. A stigma surrounding palliative care persists as many Singaporeans equate palliative care with end-of life-care, associating it…

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The Hidden Health Risks of Hearing Loss

Guest Contributor
22/10/2024

When we think of hearing loss, we often picture an elderly person struggling to keep up with conversations or turning up the volume on the TV. While this stereotype holds…

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It’s A Gut-Feeling: Your Gut Affects Your Heart!

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20/10/2024

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is an escalating global concern, exacerbated by poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyles, especially in Singapore. According to the Singapore Heart Foundation, CVD claims the lives of…

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Report Shows the Pressure to Keep Up with Wellbeing is Making People Feel Unwell

Melissa Fann
18/10/2024

lululemon today released its fourth annual 2024 Global Wellbeing Report¹, revealing a perpetual and counterproductive cycle where the relentless pursuit of wellbeing is making us less well. While the focus…

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Can You Live Without Your Gallbladder? A General Surgeon with Over 25 Years of Experience Explains Cholecystectomy

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17/10/2024

Dr Reyaz Singaporewalla, Senior Consultant Surgeon at ACE Specialist Surgery and Endoscopy (a member of Beyond Medical Group), has over 25 years of experience in general surgery. He shares his…

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Singapore Paincare Holdings Invests S$1.5 Million into AI-Powered Digital Transformation for Increased Patient Efficacy

Melissa Fann
14/10/2024

SGX-listed healthcare group Singapore Paincare Holdings is set to blitzscale operations for its chain of clinics through an investment of S$1.5 million as part of a digital transformation that will…

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Early Detection: A Vital Tool in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

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04/10/2024

With World Alzheimer’s Day just past on 21st September, it’s an opportune moment to shine a light on the crucial role of early detection and diagnosis in managing Alzheimer’s disease.…

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Ageing Is Inevitable But Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Have To Be

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27/09/2024

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is on the cusp of a major demographic shift. By 2050, the number of elderly people – those aged 60 and above – is expected to…

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