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More than 20 found to be at higher risk of premature heart attack, stroke after genetic testing

About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.
About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.

National genetic testing programme results can’t be used for insurance underwriting: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said at the official opening of the SingHealth Genomic Assessment Centre on Jan 19 that there are safeguards currently in place to govern the use of genetic test results in insurance matters.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said at the official opening of the SingHealth Genomic Assessment Centre on Jan 19 that there are safeguards currently in place to govern the use of genetic test results in insurance matters.

She says ‘no, thank you’ to chocolate, nuts, oats and avocado because of genetic disorder

Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.
Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.

KKH sees surge in children with genetic disease that may lead to early heart attack and stroke

Children with the genetic disorder of familial hypercholesterolaemia may have visible symptoms such as skin bumps or lumps at their elbow.
Children with the genetic disorder of familial hypercholesterolaemia may have visible symptoms such as skin bumps or lumps at their elbow.

Dormitories for some 200,000 migrant workers to benefit from $100m retrofitting grant

The courtyard inside NESST Tukang Dormitory, which was officially opened on Jan 17.
The courtyard inside NESST Tukang Dormitory, which was officially opened on Jan 17.

Extra safeguards for more sensitive medical info like mental health conditions: MOH

With the passing of the Health Information Bill, all healthcare providers have to contribute patients’ key health information to the National Electronic Health Record system by early 2027.
With the passing of the Health Information Bill, all healthcare providers have to contribute patients’ key health information to the National Electronic Health Record system by early 2027.

Caregivers of over 14,600 seniors benefited from subsidised respite care services in 2025: MOH

Respite care services tap the capacity of existing care services, and providers are generally able to meet the demand, said Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Koh Poh Koon.
Respite care services tap the capacity of existing care services, and providers are generally able to meet the demand, said Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Koh Poh Koon.

Cordlife’s cord blood banking service licence extended for another year

Cordlife's cord blood banking services have been renewed for another year.
Cordlife's cord blood banking services have been renewed for another year.

All healthcare service providers must contribute and share patients’ key health information

With the passing of the Health Information Bill, patients' key health information will have to go into a national digital repository instead of only residing in paper records.
With the passing of the Health Information Bill, patients' key health information will have to go into a national digital repository instead of only residing in paper records.

IP rider changes aimed at mitigating shift of patients from private to public healthcare: MOH

The trend of private patients moving to the public system is “an additional fuel to the fire that we are facing”, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
The trend of private patients moving to the public system is “an additional fuel to the fire that we are facing”, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

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