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Can Vision Screening Detect Serious Health Issues?
More than just a check for blurry vision, a simple vision screening can reveal early signs of diabetes, eye disease, and more.
The Digital Heartbeat of a Region: Transforming Healthcare in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia , electronic medical records adoption is accelerating, with Singapore leading. But beyond technology, success requires clinician engagement, strong governance, and a focus on people and processes for lasting transformation.
Plant-Based Milks: The Healthier Alternative?
Plant-based milk alternatives are now more easily accessible than ever, but they may not be an equivalent exchange when it comes to the nutritional value of dairy milk.
Can You Actually Restore and Stimulate Collagen Production?
The loss of collagen can cause unwanted changes in our appearance as we age. With new aesthetic innovations, it is now possible to restore and stimulate collagen production in our skin for a brighter, fresher look.
New Study Shows Healthy Lifestyle Changes Could Save Singapore S$650m in Healthcare Costs by 2050 and Improve Lives
Singapore, 11 August 2025 – A new modelling study published in Nature Aging projects that long-term, sustained lifestyle changes could substantially reduce the burden of chronic disease and generate up to S$650 million in direct healthcare cost savings for Singapore by 2050.
Why You Feel Guilty For Resting (And How To Stop)
Feeling guilty for taking a break? Rest guilt can quietly erode your mental health and productivity. Here’s why it happens, and what you can do to break free.
As SG Turns 60, Nurses and Doctors Deliver Care Where It’s Needed Most
As Singapore turns 60, SATA CommHealth’s Dr Ooi and nurse Ms Dong bring care into homes, workplaces, and communities, breaking barriers and building trust in a healthcare system shaped for an ageing nation.
Singaporean Doctor Harasses and Abducts Ex-Girlfriend, Was Diagnosed With Depression
Calling all mothers: still stressing about breastfeeding your baby or giving them formula? Ultimately, the final decision comes down to what you and your baby need.
How to Make Your Dental Implants Last a Lifetime
Dental implants can last 20+ years, but only if you care for them properly. Here’s the simple daily routine and habits that prevent costly failures.
Singapore Dermatologist Suspended After Patient Hospitalised From Immunosuppressant Use
The SMC suspended dermatologist Dr Khoo Boo Peng after his patient developed rare side effect pancytopenia from azathioprine, highlighting gaps in patient care, testing and monitoring.
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