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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DOH to Acquire Smallpox Vaccines to Combat Mpox Threat in the Philippines
Filipino health authorities have expressed readiness to the WHO to receive smallpox vaccines for monkeypox once available. With 27 total cases since July and 18 new ones in August, local governments are aiding containment efforts alongside the DOH.
Health Rounds: Breastfeeding is safe for breast cancer survivors
Two ESMO 2024 studies provided reassuring findings on breastfeeding for breast cancer survivors. A study of nearly 5,000 young BRCA mutation carriers and another of 518 women who interrupted treatment to have a baby both found no increased recurrence risk among those who breastfed their babies compared to those who did not breastfeed.
How Content Marketing for Patient Education Attracts and Engages
With patients turning to Dr Google or ChatGPT more than ever, content marketing is key for healthcare practices to position themselves as trusted online sources. When done effectively, educational content transforms online searches into informed patients by establishing credibility and answering questions, building early trust in providers.
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