Over 1 in 3 Singapore seniors have undiagnosed eye disease; 1 in 5 has significant hearing loss: Study
The study found that sensory impairment – in vision, hearing or smell – is widespread among older adults.
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Seniors in Singapore visit the dentist less often, are at risk of growing more frail: Study
A study reveals that 5 in 10 older Singaporeans are frail, with 1 in 4 experiencing loneliness, particularly those over 80 and of Malay or Indian ethnicity.
‘No senior should go through this’: Singaporean, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after accident
Despite a decline in path accidents since 2019, PMD-related injuries, especially rib and head fractures, continue, disproportionately affecting the elderly and young adults.
PCOS linked to longer reproductive lifespans in Singapore: Study
Singaporean women with PCOS maintain a higher ovarian reserve, enhancing conception chances even at a later age, and assisted reproduction is often successful.
The day an 11-year-old Singapore child did not come home from school
Yong Le died by suicide after being questioned at school for allegedly stealing. Provisional data shows 314 suicides in 2024, with suicide the leading cause of death for youths in…
Study shows mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore
The rise of social media and high academic pressure have been linked to increased mental health issues among young people, an expert said.
In Singapore, more patients to be offered the choice to receive hospital care at home
Suitable patients are those with conditions such as dengue, cellulitis, gastroenteritis and urinary tract infections, which have established treatment plans that consist of…
First-of-its-kind mRNA production lab in Asia paves way for pandemic preparedness
Called the NATi mRNA BioFoundry, the laboratory can quickly produce materials for pre-clinical or animal studies for vaccines to respond to future pandemics, or drugs to combat…
Depression, anxiety, stress: 1 in 3 youth in Singapore reported very poor mental health: survey
The nationwide epidemiological study established the prevalence of severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, along with their associated factors including cyber bullying,…
Prevalence of dementia in Singapore falls to 1 in 11 among older adults: study
Increased employment among this group, higher education, and a lower stroke prevalence contributed to the fall, said the Institute of Mental Health, which is behind the study.