First 1,000 Days – Importance of Maternal & Child Wellness
Melissa Fann
Did you know that the first 1,000 days of a child’s life (from pregnancy to the first two years of life) is the critical window which holds opportunities for strong…
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HSA Grants Provisional Authorisation for COVID-19 Breathalysers
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore has granted provisional authorisation for the COVID-19 breathalysers “BreFence Go COVID-19 Breath Test System” and “TracieX Breathalyser” since May this year. These breathalysers…
How Hydrotherapy Can Aid the Elderly
A recent International Council on Active Aging report of adults aged 50+ showed: 70% of the people felt that a positive attitude can add years to their life. Older adults…
Why Freediving is Good For You
Suzanne Lin
Freediving may look challenging, intimidating and a dangerous sport but when it’s done in a safe and responsible manner, it will take your breath away both literally and metaphorically. What…
World’s First “Diffuser Disinfectant” Bio-X Kleanze Air to Use Against Airborne Germs
Okada Ecotech, manufacturer of the environmentally-friendly, non-poisonous, and water-based multi-functional solution, Bio-X, has just launched Bio-X Kleanze Air – a specially designed “essential oil with disinfectant property” that can be…
Oxford Partial Knee Replacement: An Alternative to Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Guest Contributor
Knee replacement surgery is typically performed for elderly people with arthritis of the knee joints resulting from degenerative wear and tear over decades of use. Younger patients typically develop arthritis…
HSA Extends Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to Those Aged 12 to 15
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has today announced that they have extended the authorisation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents of ages 12 to 15 years in…
Recall of Hand Sanitisers in Singapore
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore has recalled hand sanitisers at a wholesale level due to detection of acetaldehyde and/or methanol at levels above the pharmaceutical pharmacopeia limit. There…
All-In-One Online Pharmacy & Telehealth Platform Helping Mothers & Children
While there might be a few new telehealth platforms launched in Singapore, you will still need to run to the nearest pharmacy to grab the necessary prescriptions. This might not…
Why Aren’t We Doing More Environmental Testing to Combat COVID-19?
As the rules relax a little more in Singapore, more people will be able to attend events such as weddings, live performances, sports events and even going back to the…
