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Singapore’s BRAVE study, led by the Institute of Mental Health, invites up to 40,000 families to screen children aged 8–18 for ADHD, autism, and depression. Participants flagged at risk receive free diagnostic tests and guidance on follow-up care.

The Singapore Red Cross reports a shortage of AB- and AB+ blood supplies, critical for emergencies and treatments. Hospitals use 15 blood units hourly, and one donation can save up to three lives. Here’s how you can make a difference!

A CARE Singapore-Milieu Insight survey reveals key mental health struggles among Singaporean youth. Fear of burdening others and stigma are major barriers to help-seeking, highlighting the need for targeted programmes to close the gap in mental health education.

Feeling vulnerable? “Ipar Adalah Maut” might trigger more than just tears. From emotional intensity to physical symptoms, find out how films like this can affect your health. Are you ready for the emotional rollercoaster – or should you skip this one?

SmartRPD combines digital workflows and 3D printing to transform dentures production. It improves accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability, enhancing elderly oral healthcare and addressing the growing dental care demand in Singapore.

Singapore’s HPB partners with Google and Abbott on tech-driven programmes like HealthTrack SG and DigiCoach, using wearables and real-time insights to help manage diabetes and hypertension. These pilots focus on prevention and scalable solutions for better health outcomes.

Singapore’s OPTIMUM trial, a telemedicine study by SingHealth Polyclinics in collaboration with the MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation, empowered diabetes patients with tools for self-care and health monitoring. With promising results, this trial could pave the way for a national rollout in diabetes management.

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.

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