Category: Health EN

“The health minister’s decision to exclude nicotine from being a controlled substance under the Poisons Act has had the unfortunate effect of allowing even children to use nicotine-laced vape ... Through this move, the ministry seems to be signalling that health is nowhere near as important as money.” – Dr M. Murallitharan, a public health physician who leads various medical professional...

Never reuse plastic water bottles or other plastic containers food comes in (like yoghurt containers). These might save you money, but they often contain harmful plastics. Instead, put them straight into the recycling bin. Choose glass storage containers instead.    

It’s one thing to feel occasional stress, but constant pressure increases your risk of developing serious illness. Stress causes inflammation, affects your digestive tract, messes with your immune system, muddles your brain, and makes you feel crummy all over. Here’s what you need to know about the long-term effects of living a stressed-out life. Read more:  

From July 1, employers of work permit and S Pass holders in Singapore will need to provide their workers higher medical insurance coverage with an annual claim limit of at least $60,000, up from the current $15,000.  

CAP is concerned that a group of 8,000 contract doctors currently serving with the Ministry of Health have threatened mass resignations and a nationwide ‘strike’ next month. An account known as “Mogok Doktor Malaysia” (Malaysian Doctors on Strike) has since emerged on social media. According to media reports   the group’s demands include the absorption of all contract Medical...

Donating to charity has tremendous health advantages. It triggers a happy feeling, improves self-esteem, reduces the risk of being depressed, creates an avenue for attaining good physical health, promotes social connection and increases life expectancy. Find out more:  

In a recent study, scientists examined the DNA of almost 1,200 samples of E. coli taken from the urine and blood of individuals infected with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), as well as the DNA of more than 1,900 samples of E. coli from raw meat including chicken, turkey, and pork. When they evaluated all of these samples in the lab, researchers found that about 8% of UTIs may be caused by E....

Did you know that osteoporosis can first show up in your mouth? Shifting teeth due to bone loss, and loss of strength in the jaw bone can be early signs that go undetected. – Kristie Leong M.D.