A 60-year-old man shared his painful shingles experience as doctors and caregivers highlight the importance of awareness, prevention, and vaccination against the common yet serious disease.
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An elderly woman suffered a spinal fracture after falling during a senior fitness class, and her son is now seeking accountability from the company for the incident.
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Singapore is currently facing a significant rise in student vaping, with a noticeable increase in cases. The Ministry of Education has reported that between 2022 and 2024, there was an average of 3,100 reported cases each year. This trend has led to a coordinated response involving schools and various government agencies. To address this issue
On a Friday evening, August 22nd, a man collapsed while walking along Yuan Ching Road at Jurong Lake Gardens. The incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m., prompted immediate action from several members of the public, two of whom began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the man. A netizen who was cycling in the area shared
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The government is taking a much tougher stand on vaping, particularly with the substance etomidate, which will be listed as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) as of September 1st. This means that without proper authorization, it will be illegal to traffic, manufacture, import, export, possess, or consume the substance.
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has reported a notable increase in incidents related to vaping activities across Singapore, with more than 2,500 such reports made in the first half of 2025 alone. This figure represents a “significant increase” when compared to the over 3,000 reports received for the entirety of the previous year, 2024, indicating
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Health Minister Ong Ye Kung recently expressed concern and disappointment over the exorbitant monthly rental bid of S$52,000 for a Tampines clinic. Addressing this issue in a Facebook post, Mr. Ong emphasized the possible repercussions of such high rental costs on the affordability of healthcare services, stating, “This must translate to higher cost of healthcare
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has ordered the recall of CuraLin Advanced Glucose Support capsules after tests revealed that they contain undisclosed prescription-only ingredients, which could pose serious health risks if taken without medical supervision. Imported from the United States by LYC Nutrihealth, CuraLin was marketed as a natural supplement made with traditional herbs to
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Beginning on August 23rd, Singapore is implementing temperature checks and visual screenings at both Changi and Seletar airports as a safeguard against mpox, which originates from other countries. This announcement came from a collective statement by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Transport, and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, aiming to strengthen the nation’s
Singapore schools will soon include anti-drug messages in their curricula. This move comes amid reports showing a spike in drug abuse among youngsters, including teenagers who started using illicit substances before turning 18. According to Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, young drug users below 30 make up about 27 percent of
