Browsing: Singapore

Doctors are trained to aim for perfection, but behind the scrubs, mistakes happen. Following Dr Pipetius Quah’s viral confession about a high-stakes procedure gone wrong, we unpack the psychological toll of clinical complications.

Google is deepening its healthcare AI partnerships in Singapore, from an AI co-clinician for doctors to preventive health coaching for residents. New research and training initiatives will support the push.

SINGAPORE — As the Department of Ophthalmology at the National University Hospital (NUH) marks its 40th anniversary, it is advancing care for complex eye conditions with two specialised services that build on four decades of clinical expertise.

The haze is back, bringing burning smells, irritated airways and questions about lung cancer. We unpack the immediate risks, the evidence on long-term exposure and Singapore’s reactivated subsidy scheme.

Singapore’s National University Hospital is launching the country’s first clinical trial of oral immunotherapy for prawn allergy, testing whether carefully supervised exposure to gradually increasing doses of prawn powder can help patients build tolerance and improve their quality of life.

As fires burn in Indonesia and Malaysia, Singapore has also recorded unhealthy air. Haze health risks go beyond irritated eyes and coughing. Who needs extra protection, and when should you seek help?

Loud snoring is not proof of deep sleep. A Singapore survey found nearly one in four respondents at raised sleep apnoea risk, while many dismissed fatigue and breathing pauses. What should prompt a check?

Singapore, August 25 — Manulife Singapore, today announced a three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Foundation and Parkway Radiology to expand access to breast cancer screening and education through the MammoXpress Mammography Bus.

PickleMall has turned a Singapore mall atrium into a community court. Could accessible pickleball help more families and older adults get active together?

FutureHealth.Now 2026 brought together healthcare leaders to discuss AI, precision medicine and affordability, while IHH Healthcare Singapore unveiled Healthspan—a clinically led initiative focused on helping people stay healthier for longer.