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Could a cyclosporiasis outbreak happen in Singapore?

Taylor Farms bagged salad mixes for sale at a grocery store in Hercules, California. The produce supplier has been linked to a major cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US.

Is there really a ‘three-seconds rule’ when it comes to dropped food?

While tables in hawker centres and food courts are cleaned regularly, they are not sanitised to the same standard as plates or food preparation surfaces.

Simply Science: What you need to know about saltwater crocodiles after recent sightings

A group of six otters was spotted facing off a crocodile at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on March 22.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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