Simple handgrip test could help doctors detect early heart ageing in seniors
A study shows loss of muscle strength is linked to early heart decline in healthy seniors.
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Science Talk: Why a greener medication box matters to your health
Sustainability is not just an environmental issue but also a healthcare and financial one, and ultimately about patient care.
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Singapore man asks girlfriend to be official at photobooth, later learns she wanted a grand romantic gesture
A Singaporean man says he deliberately chose a photobooth to ask his girlfriend to be official, but later learned she had pictured a fancy dinner and a “big romantic event” instead....
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Singaporean terminated after 3 months worries what former employer will say during background check
A Singaporean worker says he was given no warning before being terminated after three months and is now concerned about what his former employer might say during background checks....
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Domestic helper stays overnight at relative’s home on rest day — Singapore employer asks if it is allowed
A Singapore employer says she allowed her helper to stay overnight at her sister-in-law’s home on days off, but began questioning the arrangement after reading about MOM’s rules on helpers’ residential addresses....
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Owner of Haus Coffee apologises, steps down over late salary payment & mismanagement allegations
Following allegations of mismanagement, including repeated late payments of staff salary, the owner of Haus Coffee has apologised and announced in a Sep. 26 Instagram post that he will be stepping down from the business. The coffee and streetwear shop, located in Golden Mile Towe...
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6 in S'pore to be charged for public assembly without permit & in prohibited areas despite prior convictions & warnings
Six people aged 31 to 70 will be charged in court on Sep. 28 for participating in public assemblies outside the State Courts and Changi Prison with without a permit and/or in a prohibited area. Of the six, four had previously been investigated for similar offences under the Publi...
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‘SFA has not approved any source of dog meat’ — Singapore Food Agency is investigating alleged illegal sale of dog meat in SG
A Facebook post showed an advertisement offering dog meat cuts, prompting questions about illegal imports and food safety in Singapore
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Personal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach
The data involved included customers' names, ID numbers, mobile numbers and e-mail addresses.
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More than 23,500 Simba customers affected in data breach involving IC numbers, birth dates
"No credit card or bank account information is at risk," the telco said.
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Singapore youth panel pitches ideas for easier journeys, cooler bus stops and smoother transfers
A 35-member Youth Panel for Transport has presented recommendations to MOS Baey Yam Keng covering senior mobility, thermal comfort at bus stops, integrated cycling platforms, and gracious commuting...