Single HPV vaccine dose prevents cervical cancer: WHO, World News,LONDON – A single dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is enough to protect against cervical cancer, a World Health Organisation group of experts has said. At the moment, two- or three-dose regimens are recommended, but the WHO&
McDonald's Australia steps in after manager accused of racism, World News,SYDNEY – Fast food giant McDonald's said it fired the manager of two restaurants in rural Australia after a video circulated on social media showing people identified as him and his female partner using racist langua
CEO sacks 900 employees via Zoom call right before holiday season, World News,Imagine this — it's almost Christmas, you're working from home and you're invited to a Zoom call from your boss with your colleagues. Instead of an early holiday greeting, though, you get the boot. 900 emplo
Home Remedies for Toothache: Natural Relief That Works,Discover 15 effective home remedies for toothache using natural ingredients like clove oil, garlic, and peppermint. Get fast pain relief and oral health tips here.
US begins first human trial of coronavirus vaccine, World News,The first human trial to evaluate a candidate vaccine against the new coronavirus has begun in Seattle, US health officials said Monday, raising hopes in the global fight against the disease. But it may be another year to 18 months befor
Hand washing vs hand sanitiser: How effective are they?, Lifestyle News,Masks and safe distancing measures are now a must for anyone stepping out, but maintaining good hygiene remains a cornerstone of the battle against the coronavirus. Local firms making hand sanitisers have seen a nearly four-fold
Hong Kong port slips from global top 5 for first time; Singapore stays resilient at no. 2, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong's port, which once vied with rival Singapore for global dominance, has slipped out of the world's top five busiest shipping container terminals for the first time, ne
Say Goodbye to Yellow Teeth: Safe and Effective Whitening,A bright, white smile is more than just a confidence booster—it’s a sign of good health and hygiene. But as we age or develop
Best savings accounts 2021: Highest interest rates for working adults, Money News,2020 has not been the best for of years if you have your money in a savings account with high-interest rates. As the world reels from the impact of Covid-19, central banks around the world have been cutting their bench
Death at 1-Altitude: Pit guard fell into exposed as workers found it 'quite troublesome' to cover daily, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A part-time security officer was killed last year after he fell into a 4m-deep pit near the 1-Altitude rooftop bar at One Raffles Place. A coroner's inqu
WHO reports 21% decline in monkeypox cases globally, World News,The number of monkeypox cases reported globally declined by 21 per cent last week, after a month-long trend of rising infections, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday (Aug 26) The WHO declared the outbreak a global health emer
Tips to soothe teething pain in toddlers, Lifestyle News,Teething can be a slightly painful process for your toddler as his little teeth start shooting up through tender gums. Some toddlers can cut both sets of molars with little or no pain, but that’s usually the exception from what most growing ch
Catered charcuterie boards: Are you getting your money's worth?, Lifestyle News,Many catering companies have started to specialize in charcuterie boards, sourcing the finest ingredients from all over the world and presenting them in a beautiful formation for charcuterie-lovers across Singapore.
Indonesia bans international visitors for 2 weeks over new virus strain, Asia News,JAKARTA – International visitors will be barred from entering Indonesia for a two-week period in a bid to stem the spread of a new potentially more contagious strain of the coronavirus, its foreign minister Retno Mars
Diana Ser raises awareness on HPV in men by posing with her son, Lifestyle News,Local television host Diana Ser was hoping to raise awareness of human papillomavirus infection in men by posing with her 14-year-old son. In a post on Thursday (Dec 17), Ser wrote: “How many ways do I love him? Let’s ju
Singapore's first monetary policy tightening in 6 years comes with trade warning, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Singapore's central bank tightened monetary policy for the first time in six years on Friday, saying the city-state's economy should continue to grow, even as it acknowledged r
Aurabeat's air purifier that destroys 99.99% of Covid-19 virus now available in Singapore, Digital News,Air purifiers are popular in Singapore – they have been indispensable in dealing with the annual haze season, post-hotpot odours, our durian breath, and are generally helpful in providing cle
