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Feeling bloated after CNY feasting? Here’s how you can get your gut back on track

People tossing yusheng during Chinese New Year for luck and prosperity.
People tossing yusheng during Chinese New Year for luck and prosperity.

Simply Science

Electric or gas, instant or storage: Which water heater is right for your home?

NEA suggests that users with access to a gas network install a gas water heater instead of an electric storage heater.
NEA suggests that users with access to a gas network install a gas water heater instead of an electric storage heater.

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Infections by mosquito-borne chikungunya virus are on the rise. Should S’poreans be concerned?

Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by two species of mosquitoes, Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti.
Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by two species of mosquitoes, Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti.

Today in Pictures, Aug 21, 2025

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What to know about 2 new Alzheimer’s disease drugs approved in Singapore

One factor that could stand in the way of wider acceptance of these drugs is their costliness.
One factor that could stand in the way of wider acceptance of these drugs is their costliness.

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S’pore’s dengue numbers are down. Should we still be concerned about it?

Singapore typically sees fewer dengue cases outside the May to October peak period.
Singapore typically sees fewer dengue cases outside the May to October peak period.

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Why was the Myanmar quake felt in Bangkok, and how safe is Singapore?

Rescue workers operate at the site of a collapsed building, following a strong earthquake in Bangkok on April 1.
Rescue workers operate at the site of a collapsed building, following a strong earthquake in Bangkok on April 1.

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How can I tell what can and cannot be recycled?

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Generic photograph of cardboard boxes, recycling waste and rubbish placed at recycling bins below Blk 842 Tampines Street 82 on Feb 7, 2024.
Can be used for stories on environment, sustainability, trash, rubbish, waste, recycle and recycling.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Generic photograph of cardboard boxes, recycling waste and rubbish placed at recycling bins below Blk 842 Tampines Street 82 on Feb 7, 2024.
Can be used for stories on environment, sustainability, trash, rubbish, waste, recycle and recycling.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

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How can I reduce the risk of developing dementia?

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Generic photo of elderly with umbrellas on a hot day in Newton, on April 8, 2024. 

Can use for stories on hot weather, seniors, ageing populations, health,
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Generic photo of elderly with umbrellas on a hot day in Newton, on April 8, 2024. 

Can use for stories on hot weather, seniors, ageing populations, health,

Looks good but tastes bad? The science behind food poisoning

 Two catering businesses have since been suspended for their links to the ByteDance food poisoning case, which left 130 employees severely ill and several vomiting into dustbins when they could not make it to the toilet in time. 
 Two catering businesses have since been suspended for their links to the ByteDance food poisoning case, which left 130 employees severely ill and several vomiting into dustbins when they could not make it to the toilet in time. 

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