Chronic disease

Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.

AI and genetic screening, flexible use of MediSave to help super-aged S’pore stay healthy

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung brought up three new initiatives to support the changes in healthcare as Singapore readies itself for the future.

Actress Christina Applegate opens up about being mostly bedridden due to multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate on talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live that aired on Feb 24, talking about the childhood journal that forms the basis of her upcoming memoir You With The Sad Eyes.

Commentary

Singapore crosses the super-aged threshold in 2026. Can its health system cope?

In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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