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The Skin Biopsy That Spots Cancer Before You Can
Skin cancer can start small – but so can its detection. Find out how a quick skin biopsy helps doctors spot cancer and treat it early.
NUHCS is First in Singapore to Offer Minimally Invasive Surgical Alternative for Patients Suffering From Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorder
SINGAPORE – The National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) has performed the nation’s first minimally invasive CryoMaze surgery — a keyhole approach to treat atrial fibrillation alongside heart valve repair, reducing risks and speeding up recovery.
Inside Future of Health Asia 2025: The Race to Live Longer, Healthier Lives
Economist Impact’s 5th edition of Future of Health Asia 2025 brought over 700 global health leaders to Singapore to explore how AI, sustainability, and collaboration can shape a fairer, healthier Asia.
When Touch Turns Sad with Sad Nipple Syndrome
Touch is supposed to comfort – yet for those with sad nipple syndrome, nipple stimulation can bring unexpected sadness or anxiety.
Could Your Diet Be Secretly Protecting Your Gums?
New research suggests that following the Mediterranean diet – eating more fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, and less red meat – may help reduce gum inflammation and lower the risk of periodontal disease.
This Genetic Cholesterol Might Be Undermining Your Heart Health
Healthy lifestyle, low LDL…and still at risk? It could be lipoprotein(a), a genetic form of cholesterol, that is silently increases your risk of heart attack or stroke.
Singapore to Embark on Study Exploring Links Between Asian Gut Microbiomes and Mental Health
SINGAPORE, 10 OCTOBER 2025 – A new research initiative, GLOW (Gut Linked Outcomes in Wellbeing) will be launched in Singapore to investigate how the human gut microbiome – often described as the body’s “second genome” – influences mental health.
What Really Happens During Gastric Sleeve Surgery
For those struggling with obesity, gastric sleeve surgery offers a safe and effective path to better health. Learn how this stomach-shrinking procedure helps patients lose weight and keep it off.
Pigmentation Woes After Laser? Here’s What Might Be Happening
Laser for pigmentation? It is not always a clear fix for darker skin. Find out why some lasers can make it worse – and how to choose safer options, with commentary by Dr Preethi Jeyabal from Eagle Aesthetics & Surgery.
Your Defibrillator Cabinet Matters More Than You Think
A defibrillator can save a life – but only if it works when needed. Properly designed defibrillator cabinets protect the machine against heat, damage, and delay – making all the difference.
The Zeigarnik Effect – The Psychology of Unfinished Business
The Zeigarnik effect explains how our minds fixate on unfinished work – a mental loop that can boost productivity, or drain your energy if left unchecked.
Adaptive, Empathetic, Transformative: How Nurses Are Redefining Care
Most people think of nurses at the bedside. But what about nurses who prevent hospital visits altogether? A new wave of patient support programmes is reshaping outcomes across Asia Pacific.
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