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Duke-Nus Study: Over 90% of Older Adults With Dementia Undergo Burdensome Interventions in Their Final Year
Singapore, 17 November 2025 – A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with advanced dementia in Singapore experience at least one potentially burdensome intervention in their last year of life.
What Your Brain Does When You Take Sleeping Pills
Do you need sleeping pills for insomnia? From melatonin to benzodiazepines and Z-drugs, here is what each one does, how they work, and the risks to watch for before using them.
The Bandar Utama Stabbing Case: Of Mental Health and Violence Among Malaysia’s Youths
A fatal school stabbing in Bandar Utama has shaken Malaysia and exposed a rising tide of teen violence. Beneath the headlines lies a deeper question: what are we overlooking in the mental health of our youths?
HyunA’s On-Stage Fainting at Waterbomb Macau Raises Alarms
K-pop artist HyunA fainted during her Waterbomb Macau performance, following reports of rapid weight loss. The incident highlights how factors like fatigue, dehydration can lead to vasovagal syncope, a common cause of fainting.
Singapore Dental Study Demonstrates the Importance of Oral Health in the Battle Against Diabetes
A major NDCS-led study found that nearly one in seven dental patients had undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes. By including gum health as a key indicator, the research highlights how routine dental visits can help uncover hidden cases of diabetes in Asia.
CKM Syndrome: The Domino Effect Behind Today’s Biggest Chronic Diseases
Your heart, kidneys and metabolism are more connected than you think. When one fails, the others follow. Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome explains why prevention matters more than ever.
Understanding Comprehensive Dental Care: A Complete Guide for Patients
Comprehensive dental care is more than routine cleaning. It covers prevention, restoration, and specialist treatment to protect your teeth, gums, and long-term oral health – saving you time, pain, and money in the process.
Ozempic: The Good, the Bad, and the Not-So-Pretty
Ozempic’s slimming effects have made it a viral sensation, but this diabetes drug comes with risks that go beyond nausea.
Actor Lee Dong-gun and His Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis
When Lee Dong-gun appeared on My Little Old Boy with a bloodshot eye, few expected his condition to be linked to ankylosing spondylitis – a lifelong autoimmune disease that can affect not just the spine, but also vision and breathing.
Salmon DNA to Collagen Boosts: Meet PDRN and PDLLA
PDRN and PDLLA are the latest buzzwords in aesthetic medicine…but what exactly do they do for your skin? From hydration and healing to firmness and lift, find out how these two treatments differ and why combining them can deliver your best skin yet.
When the Little Blue Pill Turns Your World Blue – Literally
Blue-tinted vision after taking Viagra? Cyanopsia is a rare but real visual side effect linked to how sildenafil affects the retina’s light-sensing cells.ww
Pumpkin Spice Has No Pumpkin – So Why Do We Love It?
Pumpkin spice has no pumpkin, but it still casts a powerful spell every autumn. From mood boosts to antioxidants, here’s why this blend keeps us coming back.
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