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BREAKING: Singaporean Celebrity Jamie Yeo Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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In an interview with us, Singaporean host and former radio deejay Jamie Yeo bravely shares her battle with breast cancer, offering inspiration and insight into the critical need for early detection and emotional support. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer.

Zuranolone – Another Hope For Postpartum Depression

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As postpartum depression shadows the joy of many new mothers, Zuranolone emerges as a promising oral alternative, addressing the constraints of the current intravenous treatment.

Postpartum depression (PPD) occurs in about 6.5% to 20% of women[1]. While the birth of a child is traditionally associated with happiness and celebration, some find themselves grappling with a profound sense of sadness, anxiety, and emotional turmoil in the weeks or months following childbirth. Risk factors include depression prior to or during pregnancy, experiencing stressful events during pregnancy, low levels of social and familial support, obstetric complications etc. Not only does untreated PPD affect the mother, it can adversely impact the infant as well as their partners.  Women with PPD are at a higher risk of alcohol and/or substance abuse, while negative maternal-infant interactions have been known to affect cognitive functioning and emotional development in children [2]. 

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