Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises risk of dementia by over 40%
The evidence linking uncontrolled high blood pressure and the risk of getting dementia is strong, said Dr Rachel Cheong, a consultant in geriatric medicine at Khoo Teck Puat…
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S’pore wants to become a Blue Zone 3.0 where gap between life and health spans is smaller
Blue Zones are places with the healthiest, longest living populations, where it is not unusual for people to live to 100 years old and beyond.
Two therapeutic gardens in northern Singapore open in Yishun, Sembawang
The therapeutic gardens opened in Yishun Pond Park and Sembawang Park, each with unique features designed to meet the needs of different users, including seniors, outpatients and…
Rice vs noodles: Which is healthier?
So which is healthier, rice or noodles? Basically they are both sources of carbohydrates. As a comparison, 100 grams of white rice contains 175 calories. The same amount of…
Haze hits Johoreans’ respiratory systems
The haze has led to more people facing health complications, which recorded 45 cases in the past week, which was a 73% increase compared with the 26 cases recorded the week before…
Around 5.7 million children to receive measles-rubella vaccine
All children under five and those under 15 years from 24 select districts are eligible for the jab.
S’pore’s Covid-19 jabs success sets stage for broader vaccine acceptance
Vaccination is still key to staying well, and this includes getting inoculated against influenza, shingles and pneumococcal diseases, asserted experts at a roundtable panel on…
More Singaporeans turn to tooth gems to add sparkle to their smiles
Some request a single stud on their canine, while others prefer flashier designs consisting of multiple gems.
Your genes can affect how you react to specific drugs and diseases
It is an example of precision medicine, an approach to disease treatment and prevention that takes into account the individual differences in genes, environments and lifestyles.
‘I’m no hero’: 23-year-old is among those who saved lives with their bone marrow
For patients with leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood-related diseases with no suitable family donors, finding an unrelated donor match is their last hope of survival.