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Seniors in Singapore visit the dentist less often, are at risk of growing more frail: Study

A recent nationwide longitudinal study showed that only around a quarter of the seniors had visited a dentist within the past six months.
A recent nationwide longitudinal study showed that only around a quarter of the seniors had visited a dentist within the past six months.

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No risk factors, no symptoms: How early lung cancer was discovered in a non-smoker 

A low-dose CT scan can detect lung nodules as small as four to five millimeters, enabling early intervention when treatment is most effective.
A low-dose CT scan can detect lung nodules as small as four to five millimeters, enabling early intervention when treatment is most effective.

Medical Mysteries

Life on a teaspoon: S’pore teen with rare condition drinks cornstarch water to stay alive

Kayden Soh, 13, who has Glycogen Storage Disorder Type 1A (GSD1A), with his mother, Ms Yong Xiao Ping. GSD1A caused Kayden's body to prioritise essential functions over growth, making him much smaller than his classmates.
Kayden Soh, 13, who has Glycogen Storage Disorder Type 1A (GSD1A), with his mother, Ms Yong Xiao Ping. GSD1A caused Kayden's body to prioritise essential functions over growth, making him much smaller than his classmates.

Health Check Podcast

OCD Part 1: The hidden reality and a new way out

OCD is more than a quirk.
OCD is more than a quirk.

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‘Electric shock’ when chewing or talking: When your jaw pain is more than a toothache

Asian woman sitting in front a laptop one hand on her jaw, looking like she's in pain
Asian woman sitting in front a laptop one hand on her jaw, looking like she's in pain

Singapore patients on dialysis secure jobs through inclusive job fair

wqdialysis/ST20251218_202526800724/Ng Sor Luan/NKF patient Mr Chew Teck Seng, 53, who found a job at Ya Kun Kaya Toast as a cleaner.
wqdialysis/ST20251218_202526800724/Ng Sor Luan/NKF patient Mr Chew Teck Seng, 53, who found a job at Ya Kun Kaya Toast as a cleaner.

New IP rider rules, enhanced measures to care for seniors: What’s next for healthcare in 2026

From April 1, new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders will not be allowed to cover minimum deductibles patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.
From April 1, new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders will not be allowed to cover minimum deductibles patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.

Woodlands to become first Singapore town to customise health activities for its residents

Seniors citizens participate in healthy lifestyle activities and quizzes at the Healthier SG roadshow held at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, July 8, 2023.
Seniors citizens participate in healthy lifestyle activities and quizzes at the Healthier SG roadshow held at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, July 8, 2023.

Babies with too much screen time may become anxious teens with slower decision-making: S’pore study

When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.
When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.

Back-to-school bugs: Communicable Diseases Agency advises parents, children to be vigilant

Teach your children how to wash their hands properly and frequently. The CDA recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.
Teach your children how to wash their hands properly and frequently. The CDA recommends that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water.

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