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KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Two kids and woman taken to hospital after accident between car and PMD in Hougang

A 54-year-old female car driver was arrested for reckless driving causing grievous hurt.
A 54-year-old female car driver was arrested for reckless driving causing grievous hurt.

Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme to set up registry to further tackle rare diseases in region

Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.
Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.

Singapore launches guidelines for family doctors to manage patients’ menopause

Former director of nursing at KKH, Madam Lee Yoke Lan, (in green), 86, did not know she was becoming menopausal despite her training as a nurse. She started having hot flashes and mood swings at 48. These stopped after she went on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Former director of nursing at KKH, Madam Lee Yoke Lan, (in green), 86, did not know she was becoming menopausal despite her training as a nurse. She started having hot flashes and mood swings at 48. These stopped after she went on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Perimenopause’s surprising symptoms: Heart palpitations, tinnitus, dry eyes

Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.
Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.

Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.
Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.

More than 20 found to be at higher risk of premature heart attack, stroke after genetic testing

About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.
About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.

She says ‘no, thank you’ to chocolate, nuts, oats and avocado because of genetic disorder

Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.
Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.

KKH sees surge in children with genetic disease that may lead to early heart attack and stroke

Children with the genetic disorder of familial hypercholesterolaemia may have visible symptoms such as skin bumps or lumps at their elbow.
Children with the genetic disorder of familial hypercholesterolaemia may have visible symptoms such as skin bumps or lumps at their elbow.

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.

KKH urges kids, teens suffering from chronic dizziness to seek early diagnosis

Dr Chan Ching Yee (left), a senior consultant at KK Women's and Children's Hospital's otolaryngology department, diagnosed 16-year-old Shannon with vestibular migraine in 2024.
Dr Chan Ching Yee (left), a senior consultant at KK Women's and Children's Hospital's otolaryngology department, diagnosed 16-year-old Shannon with vestibular migraine in 2024.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.