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Weight-Loss Drugs Are Rewriting the Science of Craving
GLP-1 drugs may do more than suppress appetite. Early trials suggest semaglutide can reduce alcohol cravings and heavy drinking, although it remains an unproven addiction treatment.
Manulife Singapore Partners with Breast Cancer Foundation and Parkway Radiology to Offer Free Breast Cancer Screening for Women of all Ages
Singapore, August 25 — Manulife Singapore, today announced a three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Foundation and Parkway Radiology to expand access to breast cancer screening and education through the MammoXpress Mammography Bus.
Tech Neck: A Rising Epidemic Among Modern Youths
Tech neck has become a common side effect of modern living – and it is hurting youths now more than ever. How is screen exposure affecting our posture, and what can we do to prevent it?
This Mall Makeover Comes With a Health Kick
PickleMall has turned a Singapore mall atrium into a community court. Could accessible pickleball help more families and older adults get active together?
More Than Just Baby Blues: Understanding Postpartum Psychosis
Confusion, unusual beliefs and sleepless energy after childbirth may signal postpartum psychosis. Here is how families can recognise this rare emergency and act quickly.
Presbyopia Could Be Playing Games With Your Pickleball Experience
Presbyopia can change how you see the pickleball court. Explore corrective options like Laser Blended Vision LASIK to get back in the game.
More Fertility Treatment, But No Better Birth Odds?
Clomiphene has long been used in fertility care across Asia. New research suggests higher cumulative exposure may increase miscarriage and multiple birth risks without improving the chance of a live birth.
Clearer Skin: Rethinking How Psoriasis Is Treated
Why does psoriasis keep returning? Dermatologist Dr Joseph Toh explains its immune-related causes and when biologic therapy may help improve long-term control.
More Coffee, Less Fat?
Coffee drinkers with similar BMI readings showed surprising differences in fat, muscle and hormones. Here’s what a Finnish study found.
Dental Anxiety: When We Fear the Chair
Dental anxiety can prevent people from seeking essential care. Dr Leroy Kiang explains its common causes, the health risks of delaying treatment and practical ways to feel calmer and more in control at the dentist.
10 Effective Exercises for People with Diabetes to Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels
Dr Linsey Gani explains how 10 accessible exercises may support blood sugar control and safer, more sustainable diabetes management.
Tongue-Tie Isn’t Just a Baby Problem: Helping Parents Find Clarity at Every Stage of Childhood
Does your child have a tongue-tie? Dr Caren Lwi Yee Chin of Aloha Dental explains why feeding, speech, sleep and tongue function matter more than appearance alone.
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