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Almost all children with road injuries in Singapore were not buckled up: Trauma data

Ninety-five per cent of older children and more than half of adults involved in road traffic accidents were not using a seatbelt.
Ninety-five per cent of older children and more than half of adults involved in road traffic accidents were not using a seatbelt.

Medical Mysteries

Looking towards gene therapy to give baby Ginny a normal life

Ginny at five months, smiles at familiar faces and recognises the voices of her parents but her condition resulted in her not able to lift her head, sit up, suck or swallow properly, and has a weak cough.
Ginny at five months, smiles at familiar faces and recognises the voices of her parents but her condition resulted in her not able to lift her head, sit up, suck or swallow properly, and has a weak cough.

Two kids and woman taken to hospital after accident between car and PMD in Hougang

A 54-year-old female car driver was arrested for reckless driving causing grievous hurt.
A 54-year-old female car driver was arrested for reckless driving causing grievous hurt.

Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme to set up registry to further tackle rare diseases in region

Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.
Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.

Singapore launches guidelines for family doctors to manage patients’ menopause

Former director of nursing at KKH, Madam Lee Yoke Lan, (in green), 86, did not know she was becoming menopausal despite her training as a nurse. She started having hot flashes and mood swings at 48. These stopped after she went on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Former director of nursing at KKH, Madam Lee Yoke Lan, (in green), 86, did not know she was becoming menopausal despite her training as a nurse. She started having hot flashes and mood swings at 48. These stopped after she went on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Perimenopause’s surprising symptoms: Heart palpitations, tinnitus, dry eyes

Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.
Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.

Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.
Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.

More than 20 found to be at higher risk of premature heart attack, stroke after genetic testing

About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.
About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.

She says ‘no, thank you’ to chocolate, nuts, oats and avocado because of genetic disorder

Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.
Ms Tiew Hiew Tung's body is unable to remove plant sterols as she has the rare genetic disorder of sitosterolemia.

KKH sees surge in children with genetic disease that may lead to early heart attack and stroke

Children with the genetic disorder of familial hypercholesterolaemia may have visible symptoms such as skin bumps or lumps at their elbow.
Children with the genetic disorder of familial hypercholesterolaemia may have visible symptoms such as skin bumps or lumps at their elbow.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.