With a significant proportion of the general population experiencing headache disorders, many of us are familiar with how debilitating migraines can be.
Innovations to improve sleep for insomnia
For many of us, the stresses of work and modern day living in the digital era have encroached into our bedtime, eating away the precious hours of sleep that our body requires for the healthy functioning of both the brain and the physical body.
UV-detecting Swimwear – Ready to Take The Plunge?
We all know that too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful to our skin, and yet that doesn’t keep us from having a whale of a time at the beach from time to time. What if there are smart swimwear that detects and measures our exposure to UV rays accurately and in real-time?
Smart Bras that can detect cancerous cell growth - fad or science?
According to the Singapore Cancer Registry, breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosed in females and the leading cause of cancer death in women.
Asthma Monitoring Wearable Devices
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in many parts of the world, asthma is often the most common chronic disease among children. In Singapore alone, approximately one in five children has asthma.
How to tell apart fake news from real news
It is unlikely that disinformation would cease to exist one day.
The New York Times reports that private firms are selling services to sow discord, meddle in elections, seed false narratives and push viral conspiracies, mostly on social media. And they offer a layer of deniability, which frees their clients to sow disinformation more aggressively than ever.
What are the dangers of unverified medical news?
The spread of disinformation has occurred throughout the entire past 18 months Singapore has been trying to battle Covid-19, A/Prof Mak said.
How harmful is fake medical news?
Making decisions based on fake medical news can harm your health. Recognise falsehoods with pro tips from Singapore’s Director of Medical Services Kenneth Mak.