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New biological age test uses Asian cohort data to measure how quickly you are ageing

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Dr Tan See Leng (2nd from right) with Lucence CEO Min Han (far right) at The Science of Healthy Longevity event on Aug 11.

Singapore diversifies nursing talent pool with new nurses from Bhutan

National Centre for Infectious Diseases staff nurse Darmita Rai (centre) is from Bhutan, a new source of foreign nurses here. She is pictured here talking to her fellow citizens Mr Pushpa Lal Adhikari and Ms Chimi Wangmo, who are both staff nurses at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). They are among the six nurses from Bhutan working at these institutions

Public consultation on proposed laws to better protect genetic information in Singapore

To allow more people here to benefit from genetic testing, which examines a person’s DNA, RNA, chromosomes, or genes – national programmes are being introduced to improve access to specific tests.

Neurologist uses AI to better predict how ALS progresses in different people

Huang Jing Han (left) was diagnosed with ALS in 2017, two years after she began experiencing symptoms such as slurred speech and difficulty walking down the stairs. /ALS patient Huang Jing Han (left) shares a tender moment with her husband Fabian Tan on July 14, 2026ST20260714_202698000148 juals Chong Jun Liang

New IP riders attract heightened interest but sales remain muted for some insurers

Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.

Enhanced healthcare plan for more affordable, accessible outpatient care for migrant workers

The Ministry of Manpower will enhance the Primary Care Plan for migrant workers from April 1, 2027.

Dentists in S’pore lack awareness on prescribing antibiotics: NUS study

Charlene Goh, director of the Discipline of Primary Dental Care & Population Oral Health, is one of the researchers behind the study.

Woodlands Hospice opens; plans for 70 beds to serve palliative care needs in the north

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung officially opened Woodlands Hospice on Aug 3 and also visited patients receiving palliative care.

Simply Science

Could a cyclosporiasis outbreak happen in Singapore?

Taylor Farms bagged salad mixes for sale at a grocery store in Hercules, California. The produce supplier has been linked to a major cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US.

Kidney patient’s son carries on legacy of donating to NKF

SUTL chairman and chief executive Arthur Tay continues his father’s legacy of supporting NKF’s dialysis and sustainability efforts.

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