Childhood routine jabs pick up after COVID backslide: UN
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Routine vaccination of children is picking up again after a dramatic drop during the COVID-19 crisis, the…
World Health Organization officially classifies artificial sweetener “aspartame” as a carcinogen
World Health Organization (WHO) through the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) officially classified the artificial sweetener aspartame as…
Young SMA patient’s ongoing campaign aims to raise S$375,000 for vital treatment since March 2023
SINGAPORE — On Wednesday (12 Jul), TOC reported that Lucas, a 2-month-old baby diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type…
Aspartame sweeteners ‘possibly carcinogenic’, says WHO
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The WHO said Friday it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks,…
Health Sciences Authority cracks down on hazardous health products misleadingly marketed as natural
SINGAPORE — The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is urgently warning consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming four health products, following…
Desperate parents launch S$2.4 million crowdfunding campaign to save baby Lucas from rare genetic disorder
SINGAPORE — Lucas, a 2-month-old baby diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, has parents who have been left with no…
Anthrax tragedy in Yogjakarta kills one, 85 infected
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Local authorities in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta province reported on Tuesday that one person had been confirmed dead from…
Renowned Hong Kong-American singer Coco Lee passed away at 48
Renowned Hong Kong-American singer Coco Lee, aged 48, has tragically passed away. The news was shared by her sister, Nancy…
Indonesia faces shortage of specialized doctors, hindering healthcare services
INDONESIA — The Ministry of Health has reported that Indonesia is still facing a shortage of 31,481 specialized doctors in…
Singapore polyclinics will reserve slots for urgent walk-in patients and elderly amid online booking challenges
SINGAPORE — Polyclinics will reserve slots specifically for walk-in patients with urgent medical needs, as well as elderly patients who…