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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.

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.

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.

While ADHD affects children of all genders, girls frequently face barriers to accurate diagnosis. This diagnostic gap persists internationally, with research finding that girls receive medical care for ADHD significantly later than boys on average.

1 in 28 Singaporeans struggle with OCD, but it’s more than just an urge to be neat.  We spoke to…

Recent data from Singapore’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH) WiSE study indicated that dementia rates among Singapore’s elderly have decreased to 8.8% from 10% in 2013, largely due to better education and stroke prevention. Professor Chong Siow Ann notes that government initiatives have played a key role in this positive trend. Nevertheless, as Singapore ages, creating a dementia-friendly society is crucial for ongoing support in dementia care.

She eventually found out he developed genital psoriasis as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Despite a strong emotional connection, the couple faced increasing tension due to a significant lack of physical intimacy. The husband, a 41-year-old hardworking man, had been avoiding sexual contact, leading his wife to question whether their marriage could survive this hurdle.

The mental health of Filipino seafarers has come under intense scrutiny. This is following the release of a recent study by the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), a government-run maritime training and research institution. 

The tragic case of the death of a resident doctor due to alleged bullying at Diponegoro University is a serious challenge facing the medical world in Indonesia. 

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) has emphasised the importance of paying attention to skin conditions, which may reflect deeper, systemic health problems