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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
Nasal Strips For Sleep: Do They Really Work?
If you often snore or wake up with a dry mouth, nasal strips may be worth trying. These simple adhesive strips widen your nasal passages, improving airflow and helping to reduce snoring. Find out if they really work!
Children's Health
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Teenagers?
A study of intermittent fasting in 141 obese adolescents found that while both intermittent and continuous energy restriction reduced BMI, only intermittent fasting maintained reduced binge eating over 52 weeks. Close monitoring is advised for teens considering fasting.
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Blood Disorders
Pfizer Withdraws Sickle Cell Disease Treatment on Risk of Complication, Death
Pfizer is discontinuing its sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta and withdrawing from markets approved due to risks of painful vaso-occlusive crisis and deaths seen in clinical trials, which found 8 deaths in those taking the drug vs 2 in placebo.
Digital Health
5 Health Metrics You Should Be Tracking Regularly
Tracking health metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep, activity et cetera using wearable devices like Apple Watch can provide insights into your well-being. Over time, this helps optimise lifestyle, diet and health goals while also catching health issues early.
News
Singapore Baby Product Recall: Unsafe Items Found on Shopee and Lazada
A recent inspection in Singapore found that 15 out of 23 baby items from online platforms posed safety risks, including choking hazards and injury potential, prompting a recall of various baby bouncers, walkers and toys. Over 10 injuries linked to such products are reported annually in Singapore.
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
Introduction to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnoea, characterised by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to airway blockage. Untreated OSA can seriously impact health long-term, raising risks of issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes.
Medical Investigations
The 4 Best Ways to Quit Smoking, Backed by Evidence
Quitting smoking is challenging but very rewarding for your health. The best ways to quit are backed by science – using medications like nicotine replacements therapy (NRT), combining meds with support services, and gradually reducing smoking before quitting.
Medication & Drugs
Top Chinese Vape Firms Research Nicotine Alternatives
Three large Chinese vape companies are researching nicotine-like chemicals as potential nicotine substitutes in vapes. Regulators have warned that some chemicals may be more potent and addictive than nicotine itself, and more studies are needed to understand health impacts.
Brain
Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug approved in Japan
Eli Lilly gains approval for their Alzheimer’s drug donanemab (Kisunla) in Japan, offering another treatment targeting amyloid plaques like Eisai’s Leqembi as the ageing population drives a rise in dementia cases.
Baby Health
Health Rounds: Older eggs may be made suitable for IVF
Health Rounds: A study in mice suggested transplanting eggs from older ovaries into younger tissue could rejuvenate them and improve IVF outcomes. Researchers found a gene variant that protects some babies from jaundice by better processing bilirubin. A trial demonstrated Exelixis’ Cabometyx extended progression-free survival for patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours resistant to other treatments.
News
Why Are Singaporeans So Stressed, Depressed, and Anxious?
30.6% of Singaporean youths experience severe stress, anxiety or depression. Excessive social media use, cyberbullying and body image concerns significantly contribute to this alarming statistic.
Sleep
Mastering Sleep Hygiene For Quality Sleep
Research shows that sleep hygiene practices like keeping a dark, quiet bedroom and avoiding electronics before bed can improve sleep quality. Following basic sleep hygiene strategies helps establish a calm setting for unwinding each night.
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