WHO says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox globally, most in Europe, World News,LONDON – There have been more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox reported globally from 78 countries, with the majority in Europe, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday (July 27). The WHO declared the outbreak a
What Budget 2019 could have in store for you, Singapore News,Whether or not you take a keen interest in politics or global economics, the one thing you ideally should be interested in is the budget. Why? Well, because policy changes do affect you. Think about a few changes from last year's budg
Destress at work and home with just your phone. Here's how, Lifestyle News,Mental health is that is important to address in Singapore. The good news is, more individuals and agencies are taking steps to minimise the stigma surrounding mental health. In September last year, National Council of S
How to keep your bathroom clean longer, Lifestyle News,Your bathroom is not just your home's most important room to keep clean, it is also one of the most difficult to keep pristine for a long time. No matter how long you've been on your knees scrubbing the tile floor off with grime or bru
WHO to use 'mpox' for monkeypox to tackle stigma, World News,GENEVA – The World Health Organisation said on Monday (Nov 28) it would start using a new preferred term, \”mpox\”, as a synonym for monkeypox and urged others to follow suit after receiving complaints that the current name for the
Waiting for your 2nd Covid-19 vaccine dose? You can now opt to bring your appointment forward, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Members of the public who are awaiting their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine can now opt to get it earlier, as Singapore ramps up its vaccination exercise. Checks by The Stra
How much skincare product should you really be using? We break it down for you, Lifestyle News,When it comes to skincare there's a lot of talk about which products you should be using, the right order to use them and even how many steps in a skincare routine will give you glowing healthy skin.
Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on, Lifestyle News,The coronavirus began to affect sporting events as early as January 30, when the Chinese Football Association announced it was delaying the start of the football season. Two months later it was revealed that the Tokyo Olympic
South Korea's daily new Covid count exceeds 13,000 for first time, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases exceeded 13,000 for the first time, data showed on Wednesday (Jan 26), while the government sought to revise its Covid-19 response to focus on the highly contagiou
Will You Inherit Your Mother's Health? | Health Plus, Health News,It is no news that your mum has played a huge role in shaping your life and who you are, and that you have much to thank her for – but when it comes to your health, don’t be too quick to blame it on your mother's genes. Whil
China fights big smog with big air purifier , China News,Xian, China – China has a found a novel way to tackle its massive air pollution problem: Putting up a giant air purifier the size of an industrial smokestack in the middle of a smog-plagued city. Instead of pumping out billows of black smoke l
Everything you need to know about laser facials, Lifestyle News,Dr Vanessa Phua used to be an ophthalmologist performing complicated eye surgery. For more than 15 years, she’s been applying her gift of precision to aesthetic laser skin treatments. She shares with us what the new ones are, the right
Food labels with caloric costs in exercise could lead to healthier choices, Lifestyle News,Consumers might make healthier choices if food labels showed how many minutes of walking or running was needed to burn off calories, instead of just a calorie number, a new study suggests. Pooled data from 14
Russia allows entry of thousands of North Korean workers: Wall Street Journal, World News,BENGALURU – Russia is allowing thousands of fresh North Korean labourers into the country and granting new work permits in potential violation of UN sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday (Aug
12 serums under $50 that work wonders for different skin concerns, Lifestyle News,You’ve been cleansing, toning and moisturising religiously. Congrats. But if you’re looking to amp up your skincare, or if your skin needs a bit more help, serums are one of your best options. Serums are an integral pa
You might be able to buy alcohol from vending machines using SingPass soon, Digital News,SINGAPORE – It may soon be possible to use SingPass to verify a person's age to buy alcohol from vending machines, even as the Government plans to make the national identification system a common tool to au
South Korea to test AI-powered facial recognition to track Covid-19 cases, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea will soon roll out a pilot project to use artificial intelligence, facial recognition and thousands of CCTV cameras to track the movement of people infected with the coronavirus, despite concerns
Coronavirus: Next few days will determine whether S'pore's circuit breaker can be eased by May 4, say experts, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The next few days are a critical period that will determine whether the circuit breaker measures can be eased by May 4, infectious disease experts told
Trump budget asks more than US$200 billion for infrastructure, border security: White House, World News,WASHINGTON – The White House said on Sunday (Feb 11) its budget proposal would include US$200 billion (S$265 billion) for infrastructure spending and US$23 billion for enhanced border security to
Tokyo Games likely to be pared down, says JOC chief, Asia News,The rearranged Tokyo Olympics are likely to be a pared-down version of recent editions of the four-yearly Games, Japanese Olympic Committee chairman Yasuhiro Yamashita said on Tuesday. Japan and the International Olympic Committee postpo
Coronavirus: Mandatory for all to wear mask when out, except for kids under 2 and those doing strenuous exercise, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – It is mandatory, with immediate effect, for everyone to wear a mask when they step out as part of stricter measures to curb the further spread of the coronavir
