Tag: health
Singapore-MIT initiative develops wearable ultrasound for chronic disease monitoring
Patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure could soon be monitored continuously outside hospital settings, as a new Singapore-led research initiative works toward wearable ultrasound imaging for home and community care. The effort aims to move healthcare […]
Why the holidays can be hard on your health—and how to stay safe
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And indeed, the holiday season is here. Festivities are just around the corner, and while merry-making will fill each one’s holiday calendar, minding one’s health must not take a backseat. Here are […]
Financial strain grips Singapore as regional well-being trails global levels – Report
Singapore residents report steady vitality and overall well-being compared to last year, yet financial pressure continues to erode their quality of life. Findings from the Cigna Healthcare International Health Study 2025, which surveyed more than 11,000 people across 13 markets, […]
Thai border hospitals shut as border clashes continue
Thailand has closed ten district hospitals and 173 tambon units along the Cambodian border as fighting continues, prompting patient transfers and reliance on emergency telemedicine. The Public Health Ministry ordered two additional closures on Wednesday, affecting Ban Kruad Hospital in […]
Malnutrition in Malaysia may be more serious than imagined (Misconceptions and Tips)
By Dr Lee Ching Li, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Health Sciences, IMU University, Malaysia Malaysians are known for their love of food, but are we actually getting the nutrients we need? When food is […]
Professional services needed to address children’s mental health
A parliamentary committee has stressed that managing children’s mental health requires dedicated professional services and cannot be an added burden for teachers. Special Select Committee on Women, Children, and Community Development chairman Yeo Bee Yin said one key recommendation is […]
Malaysia boost nursing graduate output following end of moratorium
The Ministry of Health (MOH) aims to increase the output of nursing graduates from public universities and private higher education institutions (IPTS), following the end of a 2010 moratorium on new Diploma in Nursing programmes. Deputy Minister of Health Datuk […]
Hong Kong’s high HFMD activity in children prompts call for vigilance
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reminded parents and schools anew to stay vigilant as hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) activity continues to rise among children. The agency urged schools to report any […]
Over 41,000 teen pregnancies recorded at govt clinics since 2020
A total of 41,842 girls aged 19 and below were recorded as pregnant at government health facilities between 2020 and 2024, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said the figure covers both married and […]
Nursing delisted as a “Professional Degree” under new Trump bill
The administration of US President Donald Trump has removed nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs as the Department of Education prepares for major reductions in federal student loan offerings. The details are laid out in President Trump’s “One […]
