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Dengue Cases in Singapore Surpass 2023 Total with Over 10,000 Infections
Surge in Dengue Cases in Singapore in 2024 Dengue cases in Singapore in 2024 have surged past 10,000, exceeding the total infections for 2023. This
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Is “Hair Training” Real or a Myth?
Understanding Hair Training “Hair training” is all about extending the time between hair washes to improve hair health and reduce oil production. This trendy concept
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Carlos Yulo’s Olympic Diet: The Nutritional Secrets Behind His Success
Carlos Yulo is the pride of the Philippines, having won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics 2024 for his Men’s Vault and Men’s Floor routine in gymnastics. How did he prepare his body for this monumental feat?
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DA Addresses Bird Flu Concerns in Tarlac: No Confirmed Outbreak
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has moved to clarify the status of a potential avian influenza (AI) outbreak in Tarlac province. Recent media reports suggested the presence of bird flu, leading to public concern. However, the DA and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) have confirmed that no notification of an outbreak has been received from the local government.
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56 People Seriously Affected by Datura Poisoning in South Kalimantan, Indonesia
When mysterious white pills were circulating in South Kalimantan, no one expected that dozens of people would end up in hospital with Datura poisoning. This shocking incident sparked widespread panic and concern over the dangers of consuming drugs of unknown origin.
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Early Trials Suggest GLP-1 Drugs May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
Breakthrough Trial Suggests GLP-1 Drugs Could Slow Alzheimer’s Progression Researchers have discovered that GLP-1 drugs, like liraglutide, may slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients. These
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Health Ministry Halts Sale of Herbal Cough Syrup Ice Cream
Inside Scoop, a popular ice cream chain, has stopped selling its Pei Pa Kao cough syrup-flavoured ice cream following advice from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH).
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Medan woman dies after liposuction in Depok
Ella Nanda Sari Hasibuan (30), a woman from Medan, died after undergoing a liposuction procedure at WSJ beauty clinic in Depok on 22 July 2024. Ella was in critical condition after her blood vessel burst, and she died on the way to the hospital.
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Department of Health Issues Safety Guidelines Following Bataan Oil Spill
Several areas in Cavite are to be impacted by an oil spill from MT Terranova, which sank off Lamao Point in Bataan. The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) forecasted that the oil spill would reach Metro Manila by 1 am on Tuesday, 30 July, affecting Noveleta, Rosario, Tanza, Naic, and Ternate in Cavite.
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Cognitive Decline: Should Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao Still Be Fighting?
In recent years, the topic of cognitive decline in older athletes, particularly boxers, has gained increasing attention. As athletes like Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao
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Healthier SG Attracts Almost One Million Enrollees in First Year
Significant Uptake in Healthier SG Programme Promotes Preventive Health The Healthier SG initiative is making waves, with nearly one million people signing up in its
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