Singapore health

Two new procedures at National Heart Centre Singapore to identify hidden heart diseases

Cardiovascular Ageing and Longevity Programme director Angela Koh and National Heart Centre Singapore cardiology department consultant Keh Yann Shan.

Science Talk

AI in healthcare: Singapore has the tools. Now comes the hard part

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Generic pix of a notice to inform visitors to wear their masks when they visit patients, at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), on Feb 6, 2026.

Childhood cancer stories on MRT train to inspire people to shave heads in solidarity with survivors

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Judy Tan, grandmother of a Children's Cancer Foundation (CCF) beneficiary, and her son Eugene Tay, uncle of beneficiary, pictured onboard a Hair for Hope 2026 Concept Train on May 4, 2026. CCF, in collaboration with SMRT Trains, launches the Hair for Hope 2026 Concept Train, bringing the campaign's message of solidarity and support directly into the daily journeys of commuters across Singapore. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Growing number of liver transplant patients linked to obesity and diabetes, instead of hepatitis B

Lian Pooh Kim, 60, who underwent a liver transplant in 2024, pictured at their home on March 27, 2026.

Science Talk: Delivering value – why appropriate healthcare matters

Generic pix of healthcare workers with a patient in a garden, at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), on Feb 6, 2026.

In Good Company

AI can enhance what matters most to patients – human interaction, says SingHealth CEO

SingHealth Group CEO Ng Wai Hoe sees three areas where AI will be particularly helpful.

Lifestyle-driven cancer risk persists despite Singapore’s prevention efforts: Oncologists

Almost four in 10 cancer cases worldwide were linked to preventable causes such as smoking, a WHO study finds.

Why it’s time to close the female health gap

Women and the elderly crossing Victoria Street towards Bugis Street under a light drizzle on Aug 25, 2024.

Fear and shame surrounding sexual health means many suffer in silence, say experts

Experts say many misconceptions arise due to social conservatism and discomfort with discussing deeply personal issues.

As HK opens new TCM hospital to take Chinese medicine global, Singapore watches keenly

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.

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