Health x Wellness
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Novo Nordisk launches ‘Your Weight Can’t Wait’ Campaign
This campaign focuses on adolescents and seeks to create awareness of obesity as a medical disease. It encourages...
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Can we wish away high cholesterol with only medication?
A high cholesterol level is a major risk factor for heart disease and plays a significant role in...
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What is the cost of obesity in Singapore?
Duke-NUS study highlights the growing economic problem – individuals experienced 37 percent higher medical expenditures – caused by...
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Couch to 5K: Your Complete Guide to Running by Decathlon and Carissa Hwang
Marathon season is coming back very soon, which excites many of us who love to run. It is...
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“Eyes Open to Thrombosis” campaign spreads awareness about blood clots
World Thrombosis Day is a global awareness campaign led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The campaign...
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20,000 gig economy workers to get meaningful health programmes from HPB
Health Promotion Board initiative will enable gig economy workers and other self-employed persons to take better charge of...
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Poor indoor air quality can affect our overall health
Air pollution can impact everyone. Many people can spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, and...
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Not just a bad rash: What you need to know about Allergy Testing
Allergies are a common condition that involves an “overreaction” of the immune system. These occur when the immune...
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Can air disinfection prevent the spread of HFMD?
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Singapore continues to be a constant worry for parents. BioCair has observed a surge...
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What is the impact of hearing loss on a person’s quality of life?
Singapore has an estimated 360,000 people with hearing loss. That is about 1 in 11 Singaporeans with the...
