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.
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Contamination fears force recall of 2nd Nestle formula batch in Hong Kong
The latest recall came after 21 batches of Nestle’s infant and children’s formula were taken off the shelves last week due to the suspected presence of bacillus cereus that…
A lifeline for people with intellectual disabilities
Dr Chen Shiling left her hospital job to found Happee Hearts Movement, which runs Singapore's first dedicated community-based healthcare service, IDHealth, for people with…
Is South Korea ready for an era of ageing drivers?
A deadly traffic accident, where a taxi driver in his late 70s allegedly drove onto a sidewalk in one of Seoul’s busiest districts, is sharpening attention on how South Korea…
Indonesia’s regions step up monitoring, vigilance against super flu
Super flu refers to the H3N2 influenza A variant known as subclade K, which has been spreading globally since the final quarter of 2025.
Superbug risk grows at Malaysian farms
The Department of Veterinary Services said samples of bacteria taken from livestock, including poultry, pigs, and dairy cattle showed increasing resistance to certain types of…
Singapore patients on dialysis secure jobs through inclusive job fair
The job fair was co-organised by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), and local social enterprise The Social Equity (TSE), which promotes social inclusion.
Court’s vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Malaysian Health Minister
The Health Minister said the decision sends a clear and absolute message on banning advertising, promoting or sponsoring of tobacco products, which included e-cigarettes and vape.
Philippine police eyes crackdown on ‘black cigarettes’
Known locally as "tuklaw," it has three times more nicotine content compared to normal cigarettes and may cause seizure-like symptoms upon consumption.
New law shifts Vietnam to disease prevention
This is a law of special importance, promptly institutionalising the Party and State's policies and guidelines on protecting, caring for and improving public health in the new…