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Campaign to normalise request for less salt and sauces to roll out in last quarter of 2026

Consumers are encouraged to request for less salt and sauces when dining out, and to go for lower-sodium options which are indicated by the Health Promotion Board decal.
Consumers are encouraged to request for less salt and sauces when dining out, and to go for lower-sodium options which are indicated by the Health Promotion Board decal.

Digital coaching, constant glucose monitoring improve health of people at risk of diabetes: HPB

HPB chief executive Tay Choon Hong said tapping technology and artificial intelligence for personalised health nudges allows more effective engagement
HPB chief executive Tay Choon Hong said tapping technology and artificial intelligence for personalised health nudges allows more effective engagement

12-year legal battle against expert witness in Susan Lim overcharging case thrown out for 3rd time

Surgeon Hong Ga Sze (left) has been acquitted by a disciplinary tribunal of professional misconduct charges filed against him in 2014.
Surgeon Hong Ga Sze (left) has been acquitted by a disciplinary tribunal of professional misconduct charges filed against him in 2014.

Expired medicine and food: Windsor Convalescent Home loses licence after repeated violations

MOH was unable to comment on whether the lapses had caused harm to any of the residents of Windsor Convalescent Home.
MOH was unable to comment on whether the lapses had caused harm to any of the residents of Windsor Convalescent Home.

New AI assistant could help people achieve their Healthier SG health goals

超过1000家已加入健康SG(Healthier SG)计划的全科诊所已准备就绪,将在2024年2月1日启动这项计划。
超过1000家已加入健康SG(Healthier SG)计划的全科诊所已准备就绪,将在2024年2月1日启动这项计划。

Nearly 1 in 10 commuters changed morning travel habits, easing peak-hour NEL crunch: Jeffrey Siow

The scheme, which started on Dec 27, 2025, aims to reduce train congestion in north-eastern Singapore, especially on the crowded North East Line.
The scheme, which started on Dec 27, 2025, aims to reduce train congestion in north-eastern Singapore, especially on the crowded North East Line.

askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?

The Communicable Diseases Agency said current Covid-19 vaccines are still effective against the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is the main variant now circulating in Singapore.
The Communicable Diseases Agency said current Covid-19 vaccines are still effective against the NB.1.8.1 variant, which is the main variant now circulating in Singapore.

Hawker centre in Bedok Central linked to TB clusters undergoes deep cleaning

Block 216 Bedok Food Centre & Market is now closed for cleaning operations and will reopen on May 20.
Block 216 Bedok Food Centre & Market is now closed for cleaning operations and will reopen on May 20.

Bedok Central TB screening: 85.1% of more than 3,000 people screened test negative

The screening results from the week-long exercise held in early May were announced by the Communicable Diseases Agency on May 13.
The screening results from the week-long exercise held in early May were announced by the Communicable Diseases Agency on May 13.

Estimated 200,000 people newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease over four years

More than 200,000 residents were newly detected over four years as suffering from chronic kidney disease, which could lead to a surge in demand for dialysis services in the future..
More than 200,000 residents were newly detected over four years as suffering from chronic kidney disease, which could lead to a surge in demand for dialysis services in the future..

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