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Today, 15 September 2023, is World Lymphoma Awareness Day. This day aims to raise awareness of the causes, symptoms and…

What is vagus nerve stimulation? From ancient practices to modern-day wellness trends, we explore its increasing significance in health circles.

Singapore has one of the highest prevalence of myopia in the world among children, with 65 per cent of our children being myopic by Primary 6. This article is a guest article written by Dr Sun Chen-Hsin. Dr Sun Chen-Hsin is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the National University Hospital Singapore. In addition to his expertise in managing progressive myopia in children, Dr Sun is also an engineer, with special interests in developing paediatric ophthalmology technologies, including a wearable device that tracks outdoor time and near reading.

Explore the intricacies of safe abortions in Singapore, covering legal norms, societal views, and obtaining an abortion. Read more

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg recently unveiled ambitious plans to make Sarawak the centre for medical excellence on…

Explore the role of peptides in anti-aging creams and whether they truly boost collagen production for youthful skin.

In an unprecedented feat, a team of medical experts from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) successfully performed a kidney transplant on an HIV patient, marking a first in Malaysian medical history. Six months after the operation, the patient is thriving, and the landmark case has sparked vital conversations about healthcare equality and discrimination.

The world of sports is fiercely competitive, with athletes continuously pushing their limits to reach new heights. However, it’s not…

The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) broke new ground on 30 August 2023 by launching the George and Jennifer Yeo Professorship in Paediatric Oncology. 

Named in honour of influential Singaporean couple George and Jennifer Yeo, this professorship aims to dramatically improve the treatment outcomes for children with cancer, not just in Singapore but across Asia. The launch event was held at The Fullerton yesterday evening. 

In a stunning medical first, an Australian woman complaining of forgetfulness and depression was found to have a live 8-centimetre roundworm in her brain. Usually found in pythons, the discovery has put the international medical community on high alert, prompting an intensive review of zoonotic diseases — illnesses transferred from animals to humans.