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Chronic disease

Norway crown princess likely to undergo lung transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit (right) announced in October 2018 that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable disease that causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit (right) announced in October 2018 that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable disease that causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath.

800,000 in Singapore have undiagnosed chronic diseases. How can they be identified and treated?

Screening and detection can help Singaporeans suffering from undaignosed conditions like diabetes to manage them better and avoid complications.
Screening and detection can help Singaporeans suffering from undaignosed conditions like diabetes to manage them better and avoid complications.

The battle for New York

Unfortunately for New York, in their different ways Mr Donald Trump and Mr Zohran Mamdani are likely to compound the city’s problems.
Unfortunately for New York, in their different ways Mr Donald Trump and Mr Zohran Mamdani are likely to compound the city’s problems.

How to exercise safely to manage high blood pressure

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Mr Christopher Huang (right), an Active Health Coach with Sport Singapore, conducting a Manage Hypertension With Exercise session, run by ActiveSG, at Heartbeat@Bedok, Sept 17, 2025.
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Mr Christopher Huang (right), an Active Health Coach with Sport Singapore, conducting a Manage Hypertension With Exercise session, run by ActiveSG, at Heartbeat@Bedok, Sept 17, 2025.

Cancer is a roller coaster: Balancing hope and fear in long battle against illness

(From left) Mrs Chan Li Leng, Madam Sri Rahaju Djawoto and Mr Andrew Carmichael have found ways to cope with the emotional toll of living with cancer.
(From left) Mrs Chan Li Leng, Madam Sri Rahaju Djawoto and Mr Andrew Carmichael have found ways to cope with the emotional toll of living with cancer.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital programme supports diabetic Muslims on haj and umrah

Disrupted sleep, steroid psychosis: How chronic sinus condition affected one S’pore hawker’s life

Mr Ho Kian Thong was diagnosed with asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in 2015.
Mr Ho Kian Thong was diagnosed with asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in 2015.

1.3 million enrolled in Healthier SG, more urged to sign up

Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.
Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.

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