Category: Health

Dr. Valerie Teo’s unique career blends passion for animals with chiropractic care, but faces challenges of perception and regulation.Animal chiropractor, Dr. Valerie Teo’s thick leather boots echo off the grey concrete floor at the Riding Disability Association (RDA). Between her stomps are grunts and groans from stabled horses, seeming to greet her as she walks …

Study shows mental health concerns on the rise among youth, with many turning to digital media for self-therapy.SINGAPORE: A recent study by the National University of Singapore (NUS) reveals that one in 10 teenagers in Singapore is affected by at least one mental health disorder, underscoring the growing need for more parental involvement and support …

Diabetic and thyroid patients share the struggles of fasting during Ramadan and the social stigma they face.SINGAPORE: Ramadan is a time for fasting, reflection, and devotion, but for some Muslim men in Singapore, it’s also a time of inner conflict and social pressure. Mus, now 34, recalls a life-threatening experience in 2016 when he nearly …

Some firms encourage remote work to reduce in-office infections, while others continue with minimal precautions.SINGAPORE: As Singapore grapples with a new wave of COVID-19 infections, several companies have adopted additional measures to protect their staff, including encouraging employees to work from home.Public relations firm Tate Anzur, for example, implemented a "health reset" last week, urging …

Healthcare professionals call for balanced dialogue as patients’ posts on social media can misrepresent situationsA Singaporean doctor is calling on the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) to lift restrictions on doctors responding publicly to patient complaints, which he views as increasingly used as "weapons" on social media against healthcare workers. …

New four-level system to enhance responsiveness under revised Infectious Diseases ActSingapore is set to update its approach to public health management by replacing the DORSCON colour-coded system with a new four-tiered framework under amendments to the Infectious Diseases Act (IDA). This revised approach, announced by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on March 21, is designed …

Siblings of children with special needs navigate life as overlooked caretakers, often sacrificing their own needs for the greater good.As an upbeat pop song fills the café, Jane* greets me with a bright smile, dressed in a lively dress that fits the image of a university student nearing graduation. But she doesn’t quite fit the …

Despite progress last year, mental health receives little attention in Budget 2023, leaving many concerned.SINGAPORE — The mention of mental health in last year’s Budget debates was a historic milestone. However, it remains just that—a milestone. Despite the progress made, mental health took a backseat in Budget 2023. When Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Finance …

The Workers' Party chief emphasizes the importance of supporting families facing cognitive disabilities in Singapore.SINGAPORE — Pritam Singh, the Workers’ Party chief, addressed the challenges of aging and dementia in a recent Facebook post, highlighting the impending reality for many families in Singapore.He noted, “The reality of Singapore’s aging population is that by 2030, it …

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlights the link between work and well-being in response to discussions on the Silver Support package.SINGAPORE: Most workers in Singapore express a desire to work longer, provided they remain healthy, according to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a discussion on January 16.He was addressing infectious diseases expert Paul Tambyah's …