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Beyond Insulin? New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes
Scientists have reversed newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes in mice using engineered stem cells that reprogramme the immune system instead of replacing insulin.
Why Are More Young Adults Losing Their Hair?
More people are noticing thinning hair in their teens and twenties. From genetics to lifestyle, dermatologist Dr Leona Yip explain what may be driving this shift.
Singapore Scientists Develop Next-Generation Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer
A silent killer is quietly outpacing other diseases in Singapore. To fight back, local researchers including senior consultant liver, pancreas and transplant surgeon Dr Glenn Bonney have been developing a novel pancreatic cancer vaccine Singapore patients could eventually benefit from.
FutureHealth.NOW 2026 Explores a New Blueprint for Healthcare
FutureHealth.Now 2026 brought together healthcare leaders to discuss AI, precision medicine and affordability, while IHH Healthcare Singapore unveiled Healthspan—a clinically led initiative focused on helping people stay healthier for longer.
No Autism or ADHD Link Found With Pregnancy Paracetamol Use
Researchers at HKUMed analysed over 708,000 pregnancies and found paracetamol use during pregnancy was not associated with autism or ADHD once family genetics and environment were taken into account.
Can AI Give Doctors Back Time to Care?
AI is already transforming healthcare…just not in the way most people imagine. Medical Channel Asia visited Philips’ Innovation Campus to see how AI is helping clinicians work faster, reduce workload and improve patient care across the hospital.
The Smell of Chocolate May Help You Push Through Leg Day
A new study suggests that simply smelling dark chocolate before a workout could help you complete more repetitions during resistance training. Researchers believe appetite and brain responses may play a role, but the findings are still preliminary.
Smart Health Asia 2026: Singapore Showcases Future Of Medical AI in Asia Pacific
Highlighting groundbreaking regional medical innovations, Smart Health Asia 2026 examines the critical balance between cutting-edge technology and human-centric patient care.
Doctors Alarmed by Surge in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer
More young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, both in Asia and globally. Doctors say recognising the symptoms early and attending screening when eligible could make all the difference.
Can You Really Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss?
Sleeping an extra hour each night may naturally help you eat less. A clinical trial found adults who extended their sleep consumed around 270 fewer calories daily – without dieting or exercising more.
Healthy Ageing: Which Supplements Are Worth Considering?
As we age, nutrient absorption and natural compound production decline. Here are five supplements that may support healthy ageing, plus why food should still come first.
Longer Lives Are Changing Heart Valve Decisions
At the RESILIA Summit 2026 in Bangkok, experts explored how new 10-year data on RESILIA tissue are changing heart valve replacement. As Asians live longer, surgeons are increasingly planning decades ahead—not just for today’s procedure, but for a patient’s lifetime.
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