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Medical research

Crispr gene therapy slashes ‘bad’ cholesterol, triglycerides by half in small study

High LDL, the so-called “bad” cholesterol, can cause plaques to build up in artery walls, raising the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
High LDL, the so-called “bad” cholesterol, can cause plaques to build up in artery walls, raising the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Covid-19 and flu can triple your risk of heart attack: US study

The risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection, the study suggested.
The risk of a heart attack triples within the first few weeks after a Covid-19 infection, the study suggested.

Which is better, one long walk or many short ones?

Hundreds of studies have shown that higher step counts are tied to lower risk of dementia, Type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
Hundreds of studies have shown that higher step counts are tied to lower risk of dementia, Type 2 diabetes and other health issues.

US FDA approves Bayer’s menopause relief drug

Bayer said Lynkuet, a once-daily capsule to be taken at bedtime, is expected to be available in the US from November.
Bayer said Lynkuet, a once-daily capsule to be taken at bedtime, is expected to be available in the US from November.

Inhalers for asthma patients produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases, say S’pore scientists

Studies found that on average, each patient using metered-dose inhalers with propellants in 2023 produced 140kg of CO2 emissions over a year.
Studies found that on average, each patient using metered-dose inhalers with propellants in 2023 produced 140kg of CO2 emissions over a year.

Organ transplant rates up over the past decade for life-saving donations, medical research

Transplant team transporting a portion of the donor's liver to the recipient.
Transplant team transporting a portion of the donor's liver to the recipient.

Death becomes him: Donating his brain, whole body to medical science

Former civil servant Luo Chen Jun, 36, vowed to become a "silent mentor" when he gives his body after death to provide medical students and doctors the opportunity to study the human anatomy.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Former civil servant Luo Chen Jun, 36, vowed to become a "silent mentor" when he gives his body after death to provide medical students and doctors the opportunity to study the human anatomy.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Trump salutes mega donor Miriam Adelson for help shaping US decisions on Israel

Miriam Adelson waits for a speech by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS
Miriam Adelson waits for a speech by US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS

Chinese surgeons perform first pig-to-human liver transplant

The scientists intended the pig's liver to serve as a bridge until the patient's liver can regenerate or recover.
The scientists intended the pig's liver to serve as a bridge until the patient's liver can regenerate or recover.

New NUS Medicine research facility looks to slow down ageing

Professor Andrea B. Maier, director of the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, said the centre is currently holding four trials.
Professor Andrea B. Maier, director of the NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity, said the centre is currently holding four trials.

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