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Singapore Records First Cases Linked to Etomidate E-Vaporiser Abuse

Melissa Fann
09/12/2025

Singapore has reported two significant enforcement actions involving etomidate e-vaporiser abuse, highlighting the country’s tightened stance on vaping and the added risks posed by this potent anaesthetic drug. Etomidate, which…

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Finally Meeting Dr Pain: My First Visit to end my Pain Journey

Melissa Fann
30/11/2025

For months, I’ve been dealing with recurring abdominal and back pain — sharp, disruptive, and still without a clear diagnosis. After countless visits to A&E, specialists, and even a brief…

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The Future of Ageing Well: New Multi-Region Study Explores What It Means to Thrive in Later Life

Melissa Fann
29/11/2025

A Global Effort to Understand Ageing in a Changing World The Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) marked a major milestone with the launch of its first multi-region study examining…

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BMDP Stem Cell Subsidy: Singapore Becomes First to Fully Cover Stem Cell Procurement for Local Patients

Melissa Fann
26/11/2025

Singapore Rolls Out Full Funding for Stem Cell Procurement Singapore’s Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP) will become the first registry in the world to fully cover the cost of stem…

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Disability Inclusion Playbook Sets New Benchmark for Accessible Hospitality in Singapore

Melissa Fann
19/11/2025

A New Industry Guide to Building Inclusive Hospitality Spaces A first-of-its-kind Disability Inclusion Playbook for the Accommodation Sector has been launched by The Ascott Limited (Ascott) to help hospitality operators…

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FairPrice Group and Tan Tock Seng Hospital Partner to Tackle Senior Nutrition Gap in Singapore

Melissa Fann
09/11/2025

A Collaborative Effort to Support Senior Health FairPrice Group (FPG), through its philanthropic arm FairPrice Foundation (FPF), has partnered with Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) to bridge the nutrition gap…

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12 Going On 13: Gateway Arts Uses Theatre to Build Emotional Resilience in Youths

Melissa Fann
08/11/2025

A Theatre Experience That Sparks Conversations on Mental Wellness From 21 October to 14 November 2025, Gateway Arts brings back 12 Going On 13, an immersive school-touring theatre production designed…

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The Mindful Cup: How Japanese Tea Brings Wellness, Harmony, and Connection

Melissa Fann
25/09/2025

When we think of tea, many of us picture comfort, stillness, and ritual. In Japan, tea has embodied these values for more than 1,200 years. What began as a luxury…

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From Controls to Conversations: Rethinking Digital Safety for Kids in Singapore

Guest Contributor
04/09/2025

On 10 October, World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that well-being isn’t only nurtured in clinics or classrooms. It is also forged in the digital spaces where our children now…

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Building a Stronger Future: New S$6.59 Million Stroke Rehab Ecosystem Transforms Recovery in Singapore

Melissa Fann
02/09/2025

A New Era of Stroke Rehabilitation in Singapore Stroke is one of Singapore’s leading causes of disability, yet many survivors face fragmented care and delayed rehabilitation after leaving the hospital.…

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