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Public health and hygiene

2 MediNatura nasal sprays sold in US recalled over potential life-threatening infections

Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.
Tests on MediNatura’s ReBoost and ClearLife nasap sprays have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination.

Malaysia targets full vape ban by mid-2026: Health Minister

Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.
Malaysia's Health Ministry is aiming to finalise the policy by 2026, amid growing concerns over the impact of vapes on public health.

Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk

Human sperm and egg. 3d illustration
Human sperm and egg. 3d illustration

Forum: Community-wide effort needed to manage pest problem

Disease spreads among Sumatra flood victims

Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, on Dec 3.
Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, on Dec 3.

Commentary

The shifting sex industry in Singapore and the need for better screening for sex workers

The sex industry the Medical Surveillance Scheme was designed for has changed.
The sex industry the Medical Surveillance Scheme was designed for has changed.

Toilet turmoil: Over 140 loos at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport go offline, leaving fliers in holding pattern

A notice board announces international arrivals at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
A notice board announces international arrivals at Tokyo's Haneda airport.

Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England

Wet wipes have been found to contribute to 94 per cent of sewer blockages in the UK.
Wet wipes have been found to contribute to 94 per cent of sewer blockages in the UK.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr tries to tie aluminium in vaccines to food allergies

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr speaks in the Oval Office with other health officials in Washington, on Nov 6.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr speaks in the Oval Office with other health officials in Washington, on Nov 6.

Forum: Singapore’s cleanliness not a case of civic pride, but of compliance

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