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Kombucha: A Natural Aid for Type 2 Diabetes Blood Sugar Control?
Research shows that kombucha could potentially improve blood sugar control in Type 2 Diabetes patients, given its emerging health benefits.
Amgen and NSG Biolabs Champion Innovation: VerImmune Wins Golden Ticket, Promising New Therapeutic Breakthroughs
In a significant move to bolster the local biotech industry, global biotech leader Amgen and NSG BioLabs, Singapore’s premier provider of biotech co-working laboratories, have announced VerImmune as the latest winner of their prestigious Golden Ticket Programme. This announcement underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in Singapore’s burgeoning biotech sector.
CHI Unveils New Healthcare Innovation Framework: Combining Health and Social Care
The Centre For Healthcare Innovation (CHI) has launched a fresh initiative designed to strengthen capabilities in health and social care. This comes in tandem with the National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Awards, which recognised seven remarkable projects that made significant strides in addressing care and workforce challenges.
The Seasonal Flu In Southeast Asia
Seasonal flu, also known as influenza, is a recurrent global health concern. It’s a viral infection, primarily attacking the respiratory system. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, with complications like pneumonia being potentially fatal.
Vegan Influencer’s Death in Malaysia Sheds Light on the Dangers of Extreme Raw Diet
Zhanna Samsonova, a notable vegan influencer, died from apparent starvation after adhering to an extreme raw diet of for a decade, a lifestyle choice that has sparked a global dialogue on the perils of dietary extremism.
How Much Fat and Carbs Should You Eat Daily? WHO’s New Guidelines
The WHO releases updated guidelines on daily fat and carbohydrate intake, promoting healthier food choices to combat diet-related diseases.
Borax ‘Health Trend’ on TikTok Condemned by Medical Experts in Asia
The rise of ‘health challenge trends’ on social media, particularly TikTok, is alarming health professionals across Asia. The latest involves the consumption of Borax, a laundry detergent powder, purported by TikTok creators to alleviate inflammation and joint pain.
Singapore Celebrates Nurses’ Day Today, August 1
In Singapore, the invaluable contributions of nurses are recognised and celebrated annually on Nurses’ Day, which falls on the 1st of August. This significant date was chosen to commemorate the formation of the Singapore Nurses Association in 1957.
Refractive Laser Surgery Now ~3x Faster With Launch Of Zeiss’ New SMILE Surgery Device
The time it takes to perform laser surgery on an eye can now be reduced to only ⅓ of the previous procedure. This information, along with a comprehensive overview of various refractive surgery options, was shared by specialists from Eagle Eye Centre to a crowded room of over 50 invited guests on 8 July 2023.
World Breastfeeding Week 2023 Advocates for Working Parents in Asia
World Breastfeeding Week 2023, running from Tuesday 1st August to Monday 7th August is addressing the pressing need for improved breastfeeding support for working parents. The theme “Enabling breastfeeding: making a difference for working parents,” initiated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), calls attention to the hurdles faced by working mothers.
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