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[VIDEO] Ride Beyond Borders Episode 1: Preparing For The Unknown
Before tackling the Himalayas, Jason and Gene explore another kind of uncertainty: a cancer diagnosis. Assoc Prof Kenneth Chen shares why clear information, quiet presence and support matter.
Can What I Eat During Pregnancy Affect My Baby?
Could what you eat during pregnancy be linked to your baby’s colic and eczema? A study explores Mediterranean-style diets, seafood and infant health, with some important caveats.
Can Dating ‘Down’ Really Protect You From Heartbreak?
A less attractive partner will appreciate you more…or so the “Shrekking” trend suggests. But can dating “down” protect you from heartbreak, and what actually makes a relationship feel secure?
“I Punctured My Patient’s Lung”: A Singaporean Doctor’s Viral Confession on Medical Mistakes
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 And Singapore Deepen AI Partnership For Healthcare
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.
Finding His Words Again After A Stroke At 45
He once emceed weddings and improvised rap battles. After a stroke at 45, Johnson struggled to compose a WhatsApp message. Finding his words again was only one part of rebuilding his life.
Why We Love Tracking Our Health – And How This Love Can Harm Us
Your sleep score says you slept badly. Your body disagrees. When health tracking starts dictating your mood and self-worth, it may be time to rethink your relationship with the numbers.
Enlicitide Lowers Cholesterol. Can It Replace Your Statin?
A new cholesterol pill has joined a class once available only as injections. Here is how enlicitide works, what trials found and why it may sit alongside your statin.
NUH opthalmology at 40: Four decades of transforming eye care
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.
[VIDEO] Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard To Fight
Pancreatic cancer has a protective “shield” that can frustrate treatment. A/Prof Glenn Bonney explains why it matters and how Singapore researchers are exploring ways to turn the body against the tumour.
Your Appetite Shrunk. Does Your Supplement Shelf Need To Grow?
Smaller meals, protein shakes, fibre gummies and another vitamin bottle. GLP-1 users are building supplement routines around their medication…but which products address a real need, and when should you seek advice?
It Is Time To Pick Up A Book Again
You used to lose yourself in a book. Now, your phone gets the final word. Research on reading for pleasure offers a reason to give your unfinished novel another chance.
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