Browsing: Singapore

Dual task training combines physical exercise with mental tasks, enhancing brain health, coordination, and cognitive performance. Gyms like SPARKD in Singapore are leading the way, helping people of all ages stay fit and sharp through holistic training.

The Child and Adolescent Family Support Services (CAFSS) programme at NUH, supported by the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), provides subsidised psychosocial therapy for families managing chronic illnesses. For Mdm Adilah, this support was a lifeline in repairing strained family bonds following the diagnosis of their daughter Aafiyah.

The World Needs Science, and Science Needs Women. Recognised at the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science awards, these female Singaporean scientists are inspiring the next generation of diverse innovators.

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.

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.