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Rising Cases of Elderly Dying Alone in Singapore? How Neighbours Can Help
Singapore is facing a rise in elderly individuals dying alone at home, with 37 reported cases in 2023. Isolation among seniors, especially those living alone, is a growing concern. Building community awareness and support is key to addressing this issue.
SingHealth Launches New College to Enhance Training for Pharmacists
SingHealth has launched the College of Clinical Pharmacy to enhance pharmacy skills in precision medicine, population health, and emerging technologies. The college will train over 400 pharmacists annually to meet future healthcare challenges.
Dengue Fever Cases Up By 316% in Eastern Visayas
Eastern Visayas saw a 316% increase in dengue cases, with 11,624 cases and 23 deaths by September 2024, in comparison to the same period the previous year. Several areas are under a state of calamity to combat the outbreak.
Sleep Your Way to a Pain-Free Back
Waking up refreshed and pain-free starts with quality sleep! Explore tips on sleep positions, mattress choices, and nightly routines to enhance your spine health and ease back pain.
Do These Viral TikTok Health Hacks Hold Up to Medical Scrutiny?
TikTok health hacks are trending, but are they safe? We explore 4 popular hacks, the science behind them, and why it’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional before trying them.
Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme: Can This Supplement Really Suppress Your Appetite?
Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme GLP-1 Daily claims to boost appetite control with natural ingredients. However, experts urge caution, citing limited evidence and regulatory concerns.
Health Rounds: Sleep shortage during pregnancy may hurt baby’s brain
Pregnant women getting less than seven hours of sleep may risk their baby’s brain development, study suggests. Merck’s drug, tulisokibart, shows promise for ulcerative colitis, achieving remission in 26% of patients.
61% of Indonesian Teenagers Have Experienced Suicidal Thoughts
A 2022 study in Indonesia found that around 61% of teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts. Factors like depression, stress, family issues, social pressures and past abuse can contribute to teenagers experiencing suicidal ideation.
4 Times the Internet Saved Someone’s Life: Real Stories of Online Diagnoses
On Reddit, a user’s story of strange notes led to discovering dangerous carbon monoxide levels. A man’s funny pregnancy test result sparked testicular cancer detection. An Instagram photo revealed a man’s skin cancer, and a TikTok video led to diagnosis of a baby’s rare genetic disorder.
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!
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Teenagers?
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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.
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