Personal care products used by pregnant mums can cause early puberty in their kids, Lifestyle News,Worried about the chemicals in the personal care products that your kids use? Now, there is reason to look at what mums-to-be are using as well, and be a little more concerned. There is a probable link
Microplastics in Arctic sea ice – 'nowhere is immune', World News,Researchers warned Tuesday of a \”troubling\” accumulation of microplastics in sea ice floating in the Arctic ocean, a major potential source of water pollution as global warming melts the sheets of frozen water. A team from t
Baby born without penis in Turkey, World News,A baby boy in Turkey has been born without a penis. The unnamed boy was born with a defect known as penile agenesis, a condition so rare that only 80 cases have been reported worldwide. Doctors at Erkaban University hospital said the boy's testicle
Cambodia bat researchers on mission to track origin of Covid-19, Asia News,STUNG TRENG – Researchers are collecting samples from bats in northern Cambodia in a bid to understand the coronavirus pandemic, returning to a region where a very similar virus was found in the animals a decade ago. Two samp
Part-time mathematics tutor admits to assaulting 8-year-old pupil, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A part-time tutor hired to teach mathematics to an eight-year-old girl lost his temper on two separate sessions and assaulted the child. On March 18, Teo Thian Hoe punched the girl’s left arm twice and flic
Online food fight ensues over article about Singapore having the best street food in the world, Digital News,Singapore is definitely a lot of things — economic powerhouse, expensive to live in, millennial-friendly (whatever that means). But one thing’s for sure; the Little Red Dot technically does n
Normanton Park review: 1,862 units with mega facilities on a tighter timelines, Money News,Stacked rating: 68 per cent Unit Efficiency 4/5 Unit Size 3.5/5 Quality of Fittings 2.5/5 Design 3/5 Variety of Facilities 4.5/5 Quality of Facilities 3.5/5 Surrounding Amenities 3/5 Developer 2.5/5 Transport
Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine 73.2 per cent effective in kids under 5, new data shows, World News,Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's vaccine was 73.2 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19 among children aged six months through four years, new data from the companies showed on Tuesday (Aug 23), two
Wuhan virus: Health tips for pregnant women, babies, toddlers and young kids, Lifestyle News,The Wuhan virus is now an international emergency, and Singapore is one of the countries most affected. Since the alarm was raised early this year, the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCOV) has sickened almost 20,00
'Our first warehouse was my home': ErgoTune founders started off building their tables and chairs from scratch, Lifestyle News,Ever wondered what CEOs and founders are like? Are they all work and no play? Do they have a nurturing or intimidating personality? In Employee No. 1, catch a glim
What parents should look out for when caring for young children during Covid-19 home recovery, Lifestyle News,SINGAPORE – With children as young as three now eligible for Covid-19 home recovery, parents may have questions on how to cope and care for them. The Straits Times speaks with experts to fin
The melodious mouse that sings for sex, World News,A small, brown mouse found in the forests of Central America bucks the rodent trend of conversing in high-pitched squeaks often inaudible to the human ear. Males of the species Scotinomys teguina sing. Loudly. And they do so to lure females. Now the
Turkey doctor gets 15 months' jail for revealing pollution cancer risk, World News,ISTANBUL – A Turkish scientist was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Thursday (Sept 26) for revealing the cancer risks posed by toxic pollution in western Turkey. The court in Istanbul found Dr Bulent Sik guilt
Rapid testing for Omicron: Is a nose swab enough?, World News,The fast-spreading Omicron variant has made us more reliant on rapid at-home antigen tests to tell us if we have Covid-19. But should we be swabbing our throats as well as our noses? For now, the guidance depends on where you live. Some s
Cystic fibrosis in babies could cause stomach ailments, says new study, Lifestyle News,Babies are sensitive to changes in their first few months of life. And parents need to be extra careful when it comes to every little detail, right from diapers, clothes, soap, to even their own food choices. You&
I've lived at The Rochester Residences for 4 years – here's my review of what it is like for family living , Lifestyle News,In one of the pieces of advice we’ve given here at Stacked, we did an extensive comparison between Concourse Skyline, 76 Shenton, and The Rochester Residences. And so
Rare dolphins return to Hong Kong as coronavirus halts ferry traffic, China News,The number of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins seen around Hong Kong has jumped as the pause in high-speed ferry traffic due to the coronavirus allows the threatened species to make something of a comeback, scientists sai
Tour an old 1980 Everton Park transformation: How a couple achieved a monochrome look with a $110k renovation budget, Lifestyle News,The term monochrome is often very much misunderstood when it comes to interior design. While it's true that the word monochromatic literally means just one colour
Pfizer says Covid-19 pill near 90% protective against hospitalisation, death, World News,NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc on Tuesday (Dec 14) said its antiviral Covid-19 pill showed near 90 per cent efficacy in preventing hospitalisations and deaths in high-risk patients, and recent lab data suggests the drug
Century-old bacteria from sick soldier offer clues to cholera epidemics, World News,Scientists have mapped the genome of a strain of cholera extracted a century ago from a sick British soldier during World War One and found clues to how some cholera bacteria strains cause epidemics today. The bug –
E-Junkies: We teach Got7's Young-jae Singlish and tell him where to find otters in Singapore, Entertainment News,Good things come to those who wait. After two years, fans of Got7 will finally get to see their idol in the flesh. However, it'll only be Young-jae who is stopping by as part of
8 Ayurvedic Herbs That Supercharge Your Detox – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Ayurveda is the study of life and a system of traditional methods that focuses on the wholeness of the body, mind, and spirit. It discards the idea of assigning physical medicine for a problem in the body. Ayurveda encourages the di
Research on dogs might shed light on human responses to food: study, Health News,BUDAPEST – Researchers in Hungary who found that normal and overweight dogs behaved differently in tasks involving food say the dogs' responses were similar to what might be expected in normal and overweight humans
Monkeypox FAQ: Does it only spread through sex? Is household transmission possible?, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More monkeypox cases are expected to surface here in the weeks ahead as more than 18,000 cases have been reported in 78 countries, with the majority in Europe. Singapore saw its first monk
Vietnam receives 500,000 Sinopharm doses from China for select groups, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam has received a shipment of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses donated by China, the Health Ministry said on Sunday (June 20), as the country is ramping up inoculations to battle a more widespread outbreak o
Saliva testing available in Singapore for travellers' Covid-19 pre-departure tests, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Saliva testing has recently been made available for use here as an option for Covid-19 pre-departure tests for travellers to certain countries which allow it. Local biomedical start-up
Stefer Rahardian is inspired daily by the memory of his late brother, Asia News,Stefer Rahardian lost his father when he was just 5 years of age. An argument ensued between his father and his mother, leading to his father walking out. He never returned. “He just left, and never came back. He did not
8 indoor plants that are pretty easy to care for, Lifestyle News,Indoor plants are becoming a thing among Gen Zs and millennials and you’ve probably noticed on your social media feeds your friends showing off their plant collection. Want to bring out your nurturing side too but don’t know which plan
