Author: Saba Kash

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.

FDA has banned oral phenylephrine after finding it ineffective for nasal congestion. This decision affects well-known cold medicines and raises questions in Singapore, where 14 products with this ingredient remain approved. The Health Sciences Authority is reviewing the issue.

A survey reveals that 6 in 10 Singaporeans with diabetes struggle with glucose control despite believing they’re managing well. Barriers to self-monitoring and misconceptions about diet highlight the need for improved diabetes education and support.

Men’s Health FAQs: From sex drive to prostate exams, find answers to the health questions you’re too afraid to ask – judgement free.

Movember is a global movement dedicated to men’s health. Beyond the moustache trend, it raises awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health, empowering men to have open conversations and take charge of their health, all year long.

Brain Bank Singapore, Southeast Asia’s first brain bank, has gained 380 pledges to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and mental health disorders. This vital work focuses on understanding neurological conditions within Asian populations.

Flu shots are now available at selected Guardian, Unity, and Watsons pharmacies in Singapore in a new MOH trial to increase vaccination rates. Open to individuals 18 and above, these community locations aim to make flu vaccines more accessible for seniors and those at risk, supporting Singapore’s preventive care goals.

“Doctors and nurses from Singapore National Eye Centre recently travelled to Laos, where they screened more than 500 patients and performed 150 free cataract surgeries. This mission not only restored vision to underserved patients but also addressed long-term eye care needs in Laos through training and collaboration as a WHO Collaborating Centre.

New research finds men and women use separate biological systems to manage pain—men rely on opioid-based mechanisms, while women use non-opioid pathways. This could explain why opioid treatments often offer less relief for women, highlighting the potential for sex-specific pain therapies and opioid alternatives.

SEO for healthcare websites boosts visibility, drives patient traffic, and ensures practices stay competitive in a digital world. With input from Jason Lim, CEO and Founder of Medical Channel Asia.