• 22
    Jun
    2026

    A mother's awkward first period talk with her daughter: What she learnt from fumbling through it

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    Dr Judith Ong, Consultant, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, NUH, said that the average age of the first period, known as menarche, is around 12 years of age, with breast development occurring approximately two years earlier. She highlighted the importance of starting early, age-appropriate conversations about puberty and menstruation, noting that guiding girls through the physical and emotional changes while equipping them with basic menstrual knowledge helps them feel more prepared and confident as they grow.
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  • 21
    Jun
    2026

    Emergency doctor warns of risk to road users amid reports of accidents involving drug abuse

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    Dr Jonathan Tang, a clinical toxicologist and consultant from the Emergency Medicine Department at NUH has treated patients with traumatic injuries linked to etomidate-laced vapes. Dr Tang added that the use of etomidate has been associated with depressive symptoms, aggression and impulsivity, which may increase the risk of suicide attempts and unsafe driving.

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  • 21
    Jun
    2026

    Single father cooked and cared for son with blood cancer

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    Sunday Times’ Father’s Day feature highlighted Mr Muhammad Irfan Mohamed Awi who cared for his son after he was diagnosed with lymphoma at 16. The feature spotlighted NUH’s close care and multidisciplinary expertise in managing complex paediatric blood cancer, including the use of CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed disease. Prof Allen Yeoh, Head of Division & Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, NUH, shared his insights on childhood lymphoma and advances in treatment options.

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  • 17
    Jun
    2026

    从量子晶片到医疗与材料应用 国立研究基金会启动八AI项目 (From quantum chips to next-generation blood testing technology, National Research Foundation launches eight AI projects)

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    NUH is supporting BloodCounts!, one of the first eight projects launched under Singapore’s new AI-for-Science initiative. The project aims to use AI to develop a next-generation blood test capable of extracting more health information from a single blood sample and improving risk prediction for diseases such as stroke and lung cancer.
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  • 16
    Jun
    2026

    How do microplastics affect the human body and the eye?

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    Dr Chris Lim, a Consultant from the Department of Ophthalmology at National University Hospital and Asst Professor with the Centre for Sustainable Medicine at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, highlighted research showing that single-use eye drop vials can expose users to significant numbers of microplastic particles. The study found that these particles may trigger inflammatory responses on the ocular surface, while preservative-free multidose dispensers were associated with a substantially lower microplastic load.
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  • 16
    Jun
    2026

    Indoor Air 2026 opens in Singapore as global platform for over 900 experts tackling critical IAQ challenges

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    Prof Paul Tambyah, Senior Consultant in the Division of Infectious Diseases at National University Hospital and Professor in the Department of Medicine at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, was among a panel of experts at Indoor Air 2026, a global conference on indoor air quality. The session examined how engineering measures can help prevent airborne disease transmission, and explored opportunities for closer collaboration between medical and engineering experts in outbreak investigations.
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  • 16
    Jun
    2026

    本地新洗肾病人十年内增近四成 三分之二年满60岁 (New dialysis patients in Singapore increased by nearly 40 per cent in the past decade, with two-thirds over 60 years old)

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    Speaking on the increase of new dialysis patients in Singapore, Dr Chang Zi Yun, Consultant, Adult Kidney Transplantation Programme, NUCOT, NUH, said that they are generally older, but new treatments are showing promise in slowing chronic kidney disease progression and delaying kidney failure. She emphasised the importance of raising public awareness about chronic kidney disease in order to implement treatments early, as well as the need to expand the number of organ donors in Singapore which remains relatively low compared to other countries.
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  • 15
    Jun
    2026

    The proof is in the poo: Singapore study links gut health to fatty liver disease

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    Recent research by NUH identifying individuals at higher risk of liver cancer from fatty liver disease was highlighted in a study by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, who found that a gut protein may serve as an early marker of fatty liver disease. The findings underscore the potential for earlier detection and intervention by looking beyond the liver to changes in gut health.

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  • 15
    Jun
    2026

    New report highlights Singapore's collaborative strategy for urban heat resilience

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    The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) Southeast Asia Hub, operating through the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), has collaboratively launched an extensive report entitled “A Multi-Stakeholder Approach for Urban Heat Resilience: Singapore’s Experience.” Authored by leading experts from various institutions including NUS Medicine and NEA, the publication encapsulates the city-state’s innovative, integrative responses to urban heat stress, emphasising Singapore’s unique context while promoting its lessons as adaptable for other cities facing similar challenges. 
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  • 15
    Jun
    2026

    If we’re living in a peak wellness era, why is women’s health still in the Dark Ages?

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    A/Prof Sophia Archuleta, Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, NUH, 
    noted that when women feel unheard or dismissed by healthcare professionals, they understandably turn to social media for solutions. Rather than using online content for self-treatment, she advised women to treat social media as a starting point for questions, which they can then verify with a clinician who takes their symptoms seriously.  
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