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Medical research

Breast cancer deaths fall in S’pore despite more cases, thanks to earlier diagnoses and better treatment

The study showed that the number of breast cancer cases in Singapore rose from 41.58 per 100,000 women in 1990 to 62.33 per 100,000 women in 2023.
The study showed that the number of breast cancer cases in Singapore rose from 41.58 per 100,000 women in 1990 to 62.33 per 100,000 women in 2023.

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson’s in world first

Cancer risk is lower for vegetarians but not vegans, study finds

Researchers found people on vegetarian diets had a lower risk of five cancers compared with their meat-eating counterparts.
Researchers found people on vegetarian diets had a lower risk of five cancers compared with their meat-eating counterparts.

Fart for a cause: US researchers develop ‘smart underwear’ that tracks farts to explore gut health

A 2025 study found out that healthy adults fart an average of 32 times per day, roughly double previous estimates.
A 2025 study found out that healthy adults fart an average of 32 times per day, roughly double previous estimates.

Sensory impairment widespread among older adults in Singapore: Study

One in five seniors have some form of triple sensory loss (vision, hearing, and smell), and found to be three times more likely to have trouble with daily functioning.
One in five seniors have some form of triple sensory loss (vision, hearing, and smell), and found to be three times more likely to have trouble with daily functioning.

Japan panel approves stem cell medical products to treat heart disease and Parkinson’s

Japanese government experts endorsed on Feb 19 ground-breaking projects to manufacture regenerative medicine products to treat heart diseases and Parkinson’s.
Japanese government experts endorsed on Feb 19 ground-breaking projects to manufacture regenerative medicine products to treat heart diseases and Parkinson’s.

What’s the point of AI in acupuncture?

Acupuncture as traditionally practised as seen here in a life-size acupuncture model and needles on display at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre.
Acupuncture as traditionally practised as seen here in a life-size acupuncture model and needles on display at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre.

The shingles vaccine may have a dementia upside

Over the past year, data from separate vaccine rollouts in Wales, Australia, Canada and the US suggests the shingles vaccine  can delay the onset of dementia and slow down its progress, says the writer.
Over the past year, data from separate vaccine rollouts in Wales, Australia, Canada and the US suggests the shingles vaccine  can delay the onset of dementia and slow down its progress, says the writer.

Medical misinformation more likely to fool AI if source appears legitimate, shows study

The accuracy of AI is posing special challenges in medicine.
The accuracy of AI is posing special challenges in medicine.

Promising longevity molecule may help defend against Alzheimer’s disease: NUS Medicine study

jtaging - Dr Sheeja Navakkode and Prof Brian Kennedy, in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme’s laboratory.

CREDIT: NUS MEDICINE
jtaging - Dr Sheeja Navakkode and Prof Brian Kennedy, in the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme’s laboratory.

CREDIT: NUS MEDICINE

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