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The connection between nutrition and female fertility is becoming increasingly clear.  Research reveals that what women eat can directly affect…

As the demand for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), continues to climb, Singapore is proactively expanding…

A Fertility Freefall: The 21st Century’s Defining Challenge The Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021…

In a historic downturn, Singapore’s fertility rate plummeted to 0.97 in 2023, marking the Republic’s first time falling below the…

The Malaysian Department of Statistics (DSOM) reported 423,124 births in 2022, a 3.% decrease compared to 439,744 births in 2021.

Fertility rates in ASEAN nations are plunging, with half the region already facing a ‘baby bust’ – a situation where there are insufficient children to maintain the population size. The total fertility rate (TFR), an indicator of population growth, has tumbled from 5.5 in 1970 to 2.11 in 2017, according to data from the World Bank. A dwindling youth population could spell dire economic consequences for the region. The shift from quantity to quality, increased urbanisation, and a surge in women seeking higher education and career opportunities are amongst the reasons behind the steep decline.

Infertility is a common problem in the world affecting approximately 10 to 15% of couples worldwide. Defined as failure to…

Freezing bread can reduce its glycaemic index, leading to better blood sugar control and gut health. This TikTok hack reshapes the starches in bread, making it a simple way to improve your toast’s health benefits.

Celebrate Men’s Health Awareness Month by learning about 5 key supplements that support men’s wellness, from heart health and muscle strength to improved mental wellbeing. Prioritise your health today with these essential nutrients!

Three T-ALL patients – Viet Tai, Maria, and Hannah – share their inspiring cancer journeys through an innovative CD7 CAR-T therapy treatment, pioneered by researchers and clinicians from the NUS Medicine and NUHS and cultivated in-house by a modest laboratory in Singapore.