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In the swiftly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), Google’s Med-PaLM is making a significant entrance. Developed as an AI-powered medical chatbot, Med-PaLM is giving stiff competition to tech behemoths like Microsoft, the backer of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Unlike ChatGPT, which has been widely released, Google’s Med-PaLM is still under wraps and hasn’t yet been made available to the general public.

Recent studies reveal that humans have passed the COVID-19 virus to wild deer over 100 times.

Singapore is currently facing a substantial increase in cases of severe scoliosis, particularly in teenage girls.  Hospitals have reported an increase in the number of cases compared to past years. Additionally, healthcare professionals have reported an alarming number of cases requiring surgical intervention.

Boehringer Ingelheim showcases The Unwearable Collection™ in collaboration with Bart Hess to raise awareness about generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).

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A recent study revealed that it provides a unique cognitive boost that surpasses what can be achieved with caffeine alone.

The FDA has recently endorsed Opill, a new over-the-counter birth control pill, marking a historical turning point in contraception access.

Discover the highlights of the 25th World Congress of Dermatology in Singapore, featuring thousands of dermatologists and industry representatives from over 130 countries.

Mandopop diva Coco Lee was born into an ordeal that continued to be a part of her life until her last breath. She has been plagued with medical issues throughout her life. Medical misalignment during birth led to her left leg being dislocated, leaving her with a permanent limp. Despite warnings from doctors, Coco refused to let her medical condition deter her passion for performing and dancing.

Singapore is moving towards a healthcare strategy that focuses on providing preventive solutions in a bid to combat an ageing population. 

In a remarkable testament to the power of strategic healthcare planning, a 76-year-old Singaporean today enjoys a health status similar to an average 65-year-old globally, bested only by Japan. This remarkable achievement comes from three decades of meticulous planning and investments in healthcare, with a blueprint laid out in the White Paper on Affordable Healthcare in 1993.