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Etomidate-laced Kpods, or “zombie vapes”, are spreading among Singapore’s youth. Authorities are cracking down, but what exactly is inside these vapes, and how dangerous are they?
With ageing in place a priority, how can neighbourhood design, fitness programmes, and community centres help older adults stay active and independent?
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has launched Singapore’s first newborn car seat loan programme to reduce child road traffic injuries. The programme, rolled out in March 2025, allows parents to loan a car seat for their baby’s first year. Doctors stress that proper restraints significantly reduce the risk of severe injuries in road accidents. Speaking on the initiative, Dr Ronald Tan, Senior Consultant at KKH’s Department of Emergency Medicine, emphasised the importance of proper restraints in preventing severe injuries. “Many of the injuries could be prevented with the right precautions. The need for families to have greater awareness about…
An ostomy is life-changing, but it doesn’t mean life stops. With perspectives from a surgeon, stoma nurse, and patient, we explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and support that help ostomy patients regain confidence and live fully.
Singapore expands senior healthcare support under Budget 2025. New measures include Medisave matching, home safety upgrades & higher long-term care subsidies. Here’s what it means for ageing Singaporeans.
Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has passed away at 48 due to flu-related pneumonia. Her sudden death highlights the risks of influenza, which can lead to severe complications. Learn how to protect yourself with vaccination and preventive measures.
Despite Singapore’s vaping ban, usage is soaring. What makes nicotine so addictive, and how can you quit for good? Hear expert insights and real success stories.
Singapore’s Ministry of Health wants kids to ditch the screens, but are their new guidelines realistic? Explore the growing screen time dilemma, parental struggles, and global approaches to tech-savvy toddlers in our article.
Singapore ranks high in healthcare, but is it failing cancer patients? With low screening rates, slow tech adoption, and underserved communities, the nation needs to act swiftly to improve cancer outcomes.
Dr. Lim Hong Huay, a former paediatrician and mum to two children with autism, turned her challenges into CaringSG, a lifeline for caregivers. A nominee for Singaporean of the Year 2024, her story is one of resilience, compassion, and impact. Read more about her journey.
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