Hong Kong actor Felix Wong loses wife to leukaemia, Entertainment News,Veteran Hong Kong actor Felix Wong's wife, Leung Kit-wah, died on Tuesday afternoon (May 26), after a seven-year battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. The 59-year-old former actress succumbed to organ failure, and Felix and t
27,000 children aged 5 to 11 have had Covid-19 since Omicron wave started: MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Around 27,000 children aged five to 11 have contracted Covid-19 since December last year, when the first locally transmitted Omicron case was reported in Singapore, said the Ministry of Health
Ask the expert: When does an insect bite need medical attention in Singapore?, Lifestyle News,What are the signs to look out for when you get an insect bite? Dr. Sin Ru Phua from International Medical Clinic answers your questions… Although insect bites or stings can cause irritation, redness, pain
Rates and surcharges of medical emergencies: List of 24-hour clinics vs A&E in Singapore, Lifestyle News,My first brush with a midnight medical emergency was at 13 years old. I woke up with difficulty breathing and felt a choking pain in my throat. The G.P. (General Practitioner) my family has been
Taxi driver attacked by customer after delivering food to his door, Singapore News,With barely any passengers during the circuit breaker, one taxi driver started delivering food thanks to arrangements from his company, except he wasn't expecting to be served a knuckle sandwich. The cabby had ju
Elderly man injured after chair gives way at newly upgraded Teck Ghee hawker centre, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 70-year-old man who was having a meal at Teck Ghee Square hawker centre on Sunday night (June 2) suffered injuries to his head after the chair he was seated on came apart, causing him to
South Korea tells people who attended Samsung memorial to get tested after coronavirus case emerges, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea said on Thursday it had alerted about 1,000 people who attended the memorial of the late Samsung Group patriarch Lee Kun-hee last week to get tested for the coronavirus
Boy chokes on beef ball, dies in Hong Kong hospital 3 days later, Asia News,A 12-year-old boy died in Hong Kong on Sunday (Feb 24), three days after choking on a beef ball. The Secondary One student, identified by local media reports as Chau, was returning home from school in the Wong Tai Sin distri
Woman sits through medical board exams while in labour – and passes, Women News,Women are great at multitasking – juggling work, family, and many other commitments at the same time. A heavily-pregnant woman from the Philippines took this to the next level – she didn't allow labour pain to get i
Former F1 world champion Michael Schumacher in Paris for cell therapy: Media, World News,PARIS – The stricken seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is in Paris' Georges-Pompidou hospital for cell therapy surgery, according to French daily Le Parisien. The Paris hospitals depa
Tourism first! Island of Phuket in mass vaccination drive ahead of the rest of Thailand, Asia News,PHUKET, Thailand – In Thailand, it’s the all-important tourism sector that has jumped to the head of the Covid-19 vaccination line, with the country’s most popular resort island embarking on a mass ino
North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected Covid-19 case, Asia News,North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after a person suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus returned from South Korea after illegally crossing t
917 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; 2 Singaporean men aged 84 and 85 die from complications, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Two men above the age of 80 have died, taking Singapore's Covid-19 death toll to 62, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Monday (Sept 20). The first was an 84-year-old male
Christmas Day intruder at Queen Elizabeth’s residence was armed with crossbow, World News,LONDON – A man armed with a crossbow who was arrested after attempting to break into Windsor Castle where Queen Elizabeth was celebrating Christmas is being held under the Mental Health Act, London's polic
Indonesia police fire tear gas as rallies over new laws turn violent, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesian police fired tear gas in several areas of Jakarta on Monday as a protest against legal reforms descended into running battles, causing traffic gridlock and chaotic scenes in parts of the central busi
Thai man's fingers swell and rot after wearing too many rings, charity steps in to help, Asia News,Over-accessorising can make you look gaudy at best and cause some serious health issues at worst, as one man from Bangkok learnt. The man, who was spotted by a Facebook user on Oct 23, had numerou
Local stars pay tribute to late actor Aloysius Pang on what would have been his 31st birthday, Entertainment News,It's been more than two years since the tragic passing of local actor Aloysius Pang. The young star was in a military accident in January 2019 and sustained crush injuries to his ch
I'm a working adult: What type of insurance do I really need?, Money News,Insurance can feel like a huge topic to tackle. Schools never taught us about it, yet we are expected to ace it like a pro after graduation. With the multitude of options and plans available, it can get intimidating tryin
UK study tests if BCG vaccine protects against Covid-19, World News,LONDON – The widely used BCG tuberculosis vaccine will be tested on front-line care workers in Britain for its effectiveness against Covid-19, researchers running the UK arm of a global trial said. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vac
An egg a day tied to lower risk of heart disease, Health News,People who eat an egg just about every day may have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke than individuals who don't eat eggs at all, a large Chinese study suggests. Researchers examined survey data on egg consumption among 461,213
Kingdom star Kento Yamazaki a fan of yam paste, Entertainment News,It's always a hoot when a non-local celebrity expresses fondness for something uniquely Singaporean. At the press conference for Japanese movie Kingdom yesterday (May 27), actor Kento Yamazaki revealed that he's had some ti
Vietnam's health minister, Hanoi city chief arrested amid anti-graft drive, Asia News,HANOI — Vietnam on Tuesday (June 7) arrested its health minister and the leader of its capital city Hanoi, after the two were accused of violating the ruling Communist Party's rules and allegedly causing
Australia's Victoria state to deploy military, impose $5,000 fines to enforce coronavirus isolation, World News,SYDNEY – Australia’s second-most populous state Victoria said on Tuesday (Aug 4) military personnel will be deployed to enforce Covid-19 isolation orders, with anyone caught in breach
Taxi driver caused fatal accident after blacking out when tumour in his liver ruptured, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A cabby, who was unaware that he had a tumour in his liver, was driving his vehicle along Queensway on March 22 when the tumour suddenly ruptured, causing him to black out. Mr How Yuen
Profit-hungry tiger breeders behind push to lift China's trading ban, China News,HONG KONG/HARBIN – At the Siberia Tiger Park in the frigid Chinese city of Harbin, visitors can learn about the facility's successful breeding programme and buy chicken carcasses to toss to around 20 tigers pa
Father's smoking during pregnancy tied to asthma in kids, Health News,Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke from their fathers while they're in the womb may be more likely than those who are not to develop asthma by age 6, according to a study of chemical changes to DNA. While prenatal
Indonesia orders citizens to wear masks as infections rise, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia has ordered its citizens to wear cloth face masks when going outside as the numbers of coronavirus infections rise to 2,273 on Sunday, Health Ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. \”Everybody must wear face ma
Too early for China to seek 'coexistence' with Covid-19: Govt expert, China News,SHANGHAI – It is still too early for China to consider easing its stringent coronavirus restrictions, with the highly infectious Omicron strain still capable of causing large numbers of deaths, said Liang Wann
What are the Screening Options for Heart Disease? | Health Plus, Health News,Preventive heart screening is a useful way to detect hidden heart disease risks. If you're concerned about your heart's health, speak to a specialist.\”The simplest screening is a clinical examination and the takin
4 things to start doing if you're planning to have a baby, Lifestyle News,So, have you and your spouse decided to have a baby? First of all, hearty congratulations! Getting pregnant can be one of the happiest moments in a couple's life. Well, some pregnancies just happen, whereas others ca
Fasting After Heart Surgery | Health Plus, Health News,During the holy month of Ramadan, you may be joining your families and friends in fasting from dawn to sunset. But if you’ve recently had heart surgery, or any kind of serious surgery, you may be concerned about the repercussions of fasting duri
Covid-19 hospitalisation surge among US children spurs new Omicron concerns, World News,NEW YORK – Within weeks, the Omicron variant has fueled thousands of new Covid-19 hospitalisations among US children, raising new concerns about how the many unvaccinated Americans under the age of 18 will fare i
'It's auto-lock!': SCDF, RSAF among those with light-hearted take on Gojek viral video, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – \”You took me hostage!\” \”It's auto-lock!\” Most Singaporeans would by now be able to identify these phrases from a heated exchange between a Gojek driver and his unhap
Cornered by a new Covid-19 crisis: Domestic violence, Lifestyle News,Being cooped up indoors during this Covid-19 circuit breaker means spending a lot more time with your family. Unfortunately, this isn't always a cause for celebration, as the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a surge in domestic abus
NUH has reviewed processes, implemented improvements after incident with pregnant woman: Janil Puthucheary, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National University Hospital (NUH) has taken steps to improve the coordination of transfers between its emergency department (ED) and its delivery suite. It foll
Punggol otter pup dies from fishing hook lodged in throat, Singapore News,Within a short span of three months, the family of otters that made Punggol beach and Coney Island their home dwindled from a party strength of nine to just four. The latest casualty is a four-month-old pup, found lifeless on
New York hospitals fire, suspend staff who refuse Covid-19 vaccine, World News,NEW YORK – New York hospitals on Monday (Sept 27) began firing or suspending healthcare workers for defying a state order to get the Covid-19 vaccine, and resulting staff shortages prompted some hospitals to postpone elec
Exercising on a treadmill may diminish menstrual pain, Lifestyle News,A new study suggests that running on a treadmill at least three times a week could help make period pain more manageable and have long-term effects on quality of life. For this study, published in the journal Contemporary Clinical
HSA warns against 'Ke Le' weight loss product; female seller under investigation, Health News,SINGAPORE – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has found that the \”Ke Le\” weight loss product sold online contains two undeclared potent medicinal ingredients that could pose serious health risks
10 Reasons Healthcare Staffing Agencies Are Reshaping the Medical Workforce in 2025 – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,In a world still recovering from the aftershocks of a global pandemic, the healthcare industry has undergone a seismic transformation. Medical systems around the globe have re-evaluated how they
6 health aspects you should always know about yourself, Lifestyle News,If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that health is definitely the new wealth. Knowing the basic signs about your body’s health has become more important than ever before and can help save precious seconds in an emergenc
A slice and a shot: Tel Aviv pushes Covid-19 vaccine with free food, World News,TEL AVIV – Pizza, hummus, pastry and a cup of coffee were on the menu on Tuesday to entice Israelis to get their Covid-19 vaccinations. In cooperation with local restaurants, Tel Aviv offered the food at two pop-up vacci
Japan female mayor battles men-only sumo rule , Asia News,Tokyo – A female mayor at the centre of a fierce debate over allowing women into the sumo ring vowed Thursday never to back down as she prepared to lodge a formal protest. \”I won't give up this time around … I'm determined to make
3 newly admitted inmates and a nurse working at Changi Prison have tested positive for Covid-19, Singapore News,Three newly admitted inmates and a staff nurse working at the Changi Prison Complex have tested positive for Covid-19 as of Friday (May 29). The four patients are unlinked to one another a
MOH says no indication elderly man's cardiac arrest was caused by Covid-19 vaccination, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 72-year-old Singaporean man who received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine was hospitalised on Tuesday (Feb 16) after suffering cardiac arrest. The Ministry
Safer, faster and more comfortable Covid-19 testing with Singapore-made SwabBot, Digital News,A robot that carries out nasal swabbing to diagnose Covid-19 has been developed by clinicians who say the automated procedure is safe, faster and more comfortable compared with manual swab tests. Although o
