Mathew Knowles, father of Beyoncé, has revealed his breast cancer diagnosis in an effort to raise awareness among men about the disease. Diagnosed with stage 1A breast cancer in 2019, Knowles is urging men to prioritize early screening and recognise the warning signs.
Daytime napping offers both benefits and risks that can affect your overall well-being. Learn how to nap effectively to boost alertness, improve mood, and avoid disrupting your nighttime sleep routine.
A Lien Foundation survey revealed that while 70% of Singaporeans are aware of palliative care, 39% know little about it, with many mistakenly associating it solely with end-of-life care. These misconceptions hinder early adoption, limiting the potential benefits for patients throughout serious illnesses.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and eye coordination, that afflicted the late Dr. Lee Wei Ling This article explores the symptoms, differences from Parkinson’s, and available management options for PSP.
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Watching an intense sporting event, such as Indonesian Badminton Star Gregoria Mariska Tunjung’s matches at the 2024 Olympics, can trigger an increase in heart rate and feelings of nervousness.
Noah Lyles, now recognized as the “fastest man alive,” achieved remarkable success despite battling a range of health challenges, including asthma, allergies, ADHD, and a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
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In a significant development, Novartis has launched a cutting-edge therapy designed to lower bad cholesterol levels, providing hope for patients at high risk of cardiovascular issues. This innovative treatment has the potential to dramatically improve the lives of those dealing with high cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
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Pregnant women getting less than seven hours of sleep may risk their baby’s brain development, study suggests. Merck’s drug, tulisokibart, shows promise for ulcerative colitis, achieving remission in 26% of patients.
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A 2022 study in Indonesia found that around 61% of teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts. Factors like depression, stress, family issues, social pressures and past abuse can contribute to teenagers experiencing suicidal ideation.
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A Singaporean man’s visit to the dentist for a dental filling took an unexpected turn when a piece of equipment fell off and went down his throat. What are the dangers of ingesting a foreign object?
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She eventually found out he developed genital psoriasis as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Despite a strong emotional connection, the couple faced increasing tension due to a significant lack of physical intimacy. The husband, a 41-year-old hardworking man, had been avoiding sexual contact, leading his wife to question whether their marriage could survive this hurdle.
The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) has suspended Dr Yeo Khee Hong, a veteran doctor with 42 years of experience, for one year due to professional misconduct. This suspension follows a misdiagnosis in 2019 that resulted in a teenage patient losing his testicle.
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Health Rounds: A study in mice suggested transplanting eggs from older ovaries into younger tissue could rejuvenate them and improve IVF outcomes. Researchers found a gene variant that protects some babies from jaundice by better processing bilirubin. A trial demonstrated Exelixis’ Cabometyx extended progression-free survival for patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours resistant to other treatments.
Two ESMO 2024 studies provided reassuring findings on breastfeeding for breast cancer survivors. A study of nearly 5,000 young BRCA mutation carriers and another of 518 women who interrupted treatment to have a baby both found no increased recurrence risk among those who breastfed their babies compared to those who did not breastfeed.
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Groundbreaking CD7 CAR-T therapy from NUS Medicine offers hope for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) patients. Early case reports show 16 of 17 achieved remission, marking a significant cancer treatment advancement for relapsed/refractory T-ALL.
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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued urgent recalls for the two mooncake brands just days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, due to excessive levels of bacteria found.
The FDA issued a reminder to consumers, cautioning against purchasing or using health products that have been compromised due to submersion in floodwaters.