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AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevent falls at active ageing centres in Tampines

Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.

S’pore study finds new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hasten healing of chronic wounds

The team of scientists, led by NTU Associate Professor Guillaume Thibault (left), included visiting professor at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences and Engineering (SCELSE) Kimberly Kline from the University of Geneva (centre) and NTU Research Fellow, Dr Aaron Tan.
Credit: NTU

Most vaccine-hesitant people eventually got Covid-19 jab: British study

Almost two-thirds of the people who were initially sceptical went on to receive at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

NUS professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations denies wrongdoing, plans to appeal

Professor Shawn Chen Xiaoyuan plans to lodge an appeal in the hopes of overturning the university’s decision.

Babies with too much screen time may become anxious teens with slower decision-making: S’pore study

When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.

Cataract patients in Singapore with penicillin allergy can now get alternative antibiotic jab

Retiree Akubal Singh Lal Singh, 78, was part of the study, led by ophthalmologist from NHG Health Koh Yan Tong.

Cannabis industry claims more smoke than hard scientific evidence

Cannabis plants being grown in a California farm. Commercial cultivation is surging despite questions about the benefits of cannabis products

Study urges South Korea to curb rising multiple births, citing health risks

South Korea’s rate of higher-order multiple births reached 0.67 per 1,000 births, the study found.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome linked to longer reproductive lifespans in Singapore: Study

The finding fundamentally shifts the narrative surrounding polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects about 11 per cent to 13 per cent of women worldwide.

Controlling blood sugar cuts heart disease risk by half, says study

People with prediabetes who get their blood sugar under control may cut their risk of death from heart disease or heart failure by half, according to new research.

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