Thailand reports first death from Omicron coronavirus variant, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand has reported its first death from the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant, a health official said on Sunday (Jan 16). The death, a 86-year-old woman from the southern province of Songkhla, came afte
If Killiney Kopitiam boss were a local drink, he would be 'teh C siew dai' — here's why, Lifestyle News,Practice makes perfect, and more than a century of practice has certainly given one local heritage brand the opportunity to perfect the art of the humble kopi and loti combo. Founde
Diabetes and heart disease: how cardiologists can help | Health Plus, Health News,One of the most serious complications, however, is the one that deals with the heart. In fact, the leading cause of death by far among diabetics is diabetic heart disease . That is why endocrinologists are not the only
NUH clarifies admission processes in response to video of staff who allegedly ignored pregnant woman, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National University Hospital (NUH) has clarified its procedures for hospital admissions in response to a Facebook video and post alleging that its staff ignored a preg
Top Clinics for Eyelid Surgery in Lahore | Patient Guide,Discover top clinics for eyelid surgery in Lahore. Learn about blepharoplasty, recovery tips, and finding the right oculoplastic surgeon.
Jurong West Secondary student wrongly diagnosed with Covid-19, TTSH says it made a mistake, Singapore News,Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) said on Tuesday (July 14) that human error in its laboratory had led to a false diagnosis of a student who was reported as having Covid-19. A Secondary 1 female st
No proof of asymptomatic transmission of coronavirus: NCID, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There is no robust proof that the coronavirus can be spread by someone with no symptoms of the disease, said Dr Shawn Vasoo, clinical director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID). A letter in the
Thailand's coronavirus medics feel strain even as cases decline, Asia News,BANGKOK (Reuters) – For Bangkok nurse Kanjana Kamoun, the coronavirus Intensive Care Ward is not only where she works all day, it is where she thinks she is when she wakes up in the middle of the night, anxious and afrai
New drug approved for late-stage breast cancer, Singapore News,A drug that has been used to treat ovarian cancer since 2014 was approved last month by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for treating late-stage breast cancer in patients with a rare genetic mutation. Called Olaparib, the drug is more
Former actress says Harvey Weinstein groped, propositioned her, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – A costume designer and former actress told jurors in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial on Wednesday (Jan 29) that the former producer groped her under her skirt and later propositioned her for sex in excha
10 things every pregnant mum should know about epidural, Lifestyle News,Planning to get an epidural to ease the pain of labour, but worried about the side effects? Here are 10 things you need to know about this procedure. IT IS THE MOST COMMONLY USED METHOD TO EASE LABOUR PAIN As many as four in fiv
California man told he's going to die by doctor on robot video-link, World News,SAN FRANCISCO – A septuagenarian Californian learned of his impending death through a video link, outraging his family, which protested the dehumanised and robotic way in which the news was delivered. Ernest Quintan
Tan Tock Seng Hospital nurse, doctor and 3 patients test positive for Covid-19; affected ward locked down, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A possible Covid-19 cluster has surfaced at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, with a nurse infected and likely infections in a doctor and three patients in a general ward. The
US health worker has allergic reaction after getting Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine, World News,An Alaskan health worker had a serious allergic reaction after getting Pfizer Inc and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine, but is now stable, public health authorities said on Wednesday. The adverse reaction i
Coronavirus: 10 more patients in S'pore discharged; 1 new case linked to woman who had dengue, Singapore News,Ten more patients who had the coronavirus disease have been discharged, the highest number since Singapore reported its first case on Jan 23. There is one new confirmed case, bringing t
Thailand serves up cannabis cuisine to happy customers, Asia News,“Giggling bread” and “joyfully dancing salad” aren’t the usual dishes on a menu in Thailand, but one eatery is hoping its cannabis-infused cuisine can lure foreign tourists and take the taboo out of the recently legalized leaf. The re
Officials urge people to get vaccinated as Covid-19 variant Omicron spreads in India, Asia News,NEW DELHI – Cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have risen to 21 in India over the weekend and people must step up for vaccination, officials said on Monday (Dec 6). The western state of Rajasthan re
What it's really like living with bipolar disorder, Lifestyle News,According to the Singapore Mental Health Study done by Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in 2016, one in every 63 people has experienced bipolar disorder in their lifetime. Between 2017 and 2019, an average of 1,500 adults (18 ye
Careful, deliberate, man of the utmost integrity: Shanmugam on PAP's 4G leader Heng Swee Keat, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat is a careful and deliberate leader who, in deciding on issues, wants to understand the deeper reasons behind why people have come to some vie
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
44-year-old man becomes 35th person to die of Covid-19, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 44-year-old permanent resident died of complications from Covid-19 infection on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (June 21). This brings Singapore's death toll from the coronavirus to 35. The
Covid-19 can cause brain shrinkage, memory loss: Study, World News,Covid-19 can cause the brain to shrink, reduce grey matter in the regions that control emotion and memory, and damage areas that control the sense of smell, an Oxford University study has found. The scientists said that the effects w
Radioactive cancer drugs could pose risk to cremation workers, Health News,Cancer patients often receive radioactive drugs that target tumour cells. A new case report suggests there could be unanticipated fallout if these patients die and their bodies are cremated. After learning that one of their p
Woman faces jail for allegedly using another person's TraceTogether token, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In what is believed to be the first case of its kind, a 34-year-old woman who allegedly used her niece's TraceTogether token to gain entry into several locations was charged in court on Fr
Japanese woman reinfected with coronavirus weeks after initial recovery, Asia News,TOKYO – A woman working as a tour bus guide in Japan tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka's prefectural government said on Wednesday (Feb 26), the first person in the country to be reinfec
