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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: What’s Behind the Latest Buzz in Wellness Trends?
What is vagus nerve stimulation? From ancient practices to modern-day wellness trends, we explore its increasing significance in health circles.
Haze Returns to Malaysia and Indonesia, Causes Alarm
Malaysia woke to declining air quality earlier this month, with Penang and Sarawak hardest hit. Monitoring stations in Penang and Sarawak signal concerning levels of
Blurry Vision In Children – Why Control It Now By Dr Sun Chen-Hsin
Singapore has one of the highest prevalence of myopia in the world among children, with 65 per cent of our children being myopic by Primary 6. This article is a guest article written by Dr Sun Chen-Hsin. Dr Sun Chen-Hsin is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the National University Hospital Singapore. In addition to his expertise in managing progressive myopia in children, Dr Sun is also an engineer, with special interests in developing paediatric ophthalmology technologies, including a wearable device that tracks outdoor time and near reading.
10,000 Daily Steps: Myth or Health Necessity?
Explore the origins, relevance, and health implications of the 10,000 daily step benchmark. Understand its impact on well-being.
TMJ Disorders: A Deep Dive into Jaw Health
An often overlooked issue, jaw health can have a solid and lasting impact on the quality of life for the people it affects. Maintaining good health of the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is crucial. In this article, we discuss TMJ disorders with Dr Yao Chao Shu, prosthodontist at Q&M Dental City Square Mall.
Genesis MedTech introduces China’s first domestic brand of NPMA-approved antibacterial sutures
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NUH Bolsters Hearing Health in The Singapore Heartlands
Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) is enhancing accessibility for hearing health services by bringing its various services to the heartlands. The audiology team from the
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with Dato’ Dr. Ong Loke Meng
Chronic Kidney Disease, often abbreviated as CKD, is a condition characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs below the ribcage, are essential in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. When CKD progresses, it can lead to kidney failure. When that happens, it necessitates dialysis or a kidney transplant. For this article, we consulted with Dato’ Dr. Ong Yoke Meng. Dato’ Dr Ong is a nephrologist & physician at Island Hospital, Penang. He retired from the Ministry of Health (MOH) in 2022, where he served as the Head of Nephrology Services and the Head of the Department of Medicine at Penang Hospital.
Blindness After Dermal Fillers in Singapore [Updated]
In a shocking incident last month, a woman lost her vision following a dermal filler treatment at a clinic in Redhill, Singapore. This marked the first reported case in Singapore involving the AestheFill dermal filler, a product designed to reduce wrinkles and skin folds.
Breakthrough: Scientists Advance Human Kidney Growth in Pigs
Groundbreaking research explores human kidney growth in pigs, offering hope for future organ transplants.
Zuranolone – Another Hope For Postpartum Depression
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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