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NUH Launches Singapore’s First Clinical Trial of Oral Immunotherapy for Prawn Allergy
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.
Big Boobs, Bad Headaches? There May Be More Going On
Big boobs, bad headaches? Researchers found migraine-like symptoms in most women assessed before breast reduction, raising questions about headaches often blamed on tension.
8 Kitchen Habits That Could Spoil Dinner
Rice left out overnight, raw chicken washed in the sink, shared hotpot chopsticks: eight familiar kitchen habits may put dinner at risk.
Why Making Time for Offline Creativity Can Help You Reconnect With Yourself
A phone break can leave you feeling drained. From baking to painting, creative hobbies offer a more absorbing way to unwind, express yourself and step away from the screen.
Sunway Healthcare Breaks Ground on Rm800 Million New Tertiary Hospital in Iskandar Puteri
A new RM800 million hospital is taking shape in Johor. Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri is planned to bring over 400 beds and specialist services, including cancer care, with completion targeted for 2030.
Does Longevity Run in the Family? New Research Shows Centenarian Parents May Pass On Better Health
New research reveals that adults with centenarian parents face lower risks of heart disease and mortality, offering key insights for Singapore as it becomes a super-aged society.
Heart Failure Treatment Changed in 2026: What Asian Patients Should Know
New heart failure guidance puts treatment plans under the spotlight. Dr Erta Priadi Wirawijaya explains what Asian patients should ask about their medicines, monitoring and follow-up.
Could GLP-1s Change Your Colorectal Cancer Risk?
Weight-loss drugs are facing a bowel cancer question, but the findings are far from settled. We unpack the GLP-1 research, the distinction between polyps and cancer, and what patients should discuss with their doctor.
Runner’s Diarrhoea: The Race-Day Problem Nobody Wants to Discuss
Joanna Wietrzyk’s reported bowel accident at HYROX Beijing has put runner’s diarrhoea in the spotlight. Why does it happen, and when should an athlete stop?
The Haze Returns With More Than Just A Cough
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?
Beyond 10,000 Steps, Make Time for Strength Training Too
Your daily walk matters, but is it giving your muscles enough work? Strength training can help older adults protect the strength needed for stairs, shopping and everyday independence.
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