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SP News (2023)

Ever had a negative-calorie meal? This is how ‘zero-calorie’ foods measure up
Inaugural GreenGov.SG Report: carbon emissions in the public sector has reduced, but water and electricity consumption increased slightly
Reducing single-use items a priority in public sector’s first environmental sustainability report
The five local polytechnics have improved their courses in response to market demand

Maritime organisations partner to create guidelines for ammonia fuel

The Institute of Engineers, Singapore launches green skills certifications for sustainability

CLS news (2023)

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Alternative protein sector ramps up, 31 Dec
For DFST.
Everything but the squeal, 31 Dec
For DFST - Dealing with fruit peels, herb stems, bits of meat and fat, and bones, almost all of which is usually thrown away.
New dilemmas as green packaging takes off, 31 Dec
For DPCS.
Coffee, tea or coconut shake? Easier to choose healthier one from today, 30 Dec
For DFST.
Takeaways Styrofoam containers safe when used right, 29 Dec
For DFST.
Can cord blood be transferred between banks? 28 Dec
For DBS.
Integrated community, acute hospital opens in Woodlands, 23 Dec
For DBS.
2023: Towards a healthier population, 22 Dec
For DBS.
S'pore foodtech start-up to open eco-friendly plant in 2024, 22 Dec
For DFST.
Key discovery points way to detecting stomach cancer early, 21 Dec
For DBS.
What you need to know about sushi and radiation, 20 Dec
For DFST/ DBS.
Nutrition How to go about choosing healthier beverages, 20 Dec
For DFST.
Fogo-ing leisure to grow mushrooms in bedroom, 20 Dec
For DAPC/ DBS/ DFST.
Heart failure kit to be adapted to spot risk of severe dengue, 19 Dec
For DBS.
Scientists at NTU use 3D printing to create living cells,18 Dec
For DBS.
Flying high with the diaspora, 17 Dec
For DBS - In 2023, Lucence, a Singapore start-up headquartered in Palo Alto, became the first and only Asian healthcare company to have its cancer detection tests approved for use in the American national medical insurance programme.
Novel way of growing nerve cells offers hope to stroke survivors, 15 Dec
For DBS.
The road to lab-grown meat’s mass commercialisation remains a long one. 14 Dec
For DFST.
MOH review Make split storage of cord blood mandatory, 13 Dec
For DBS.
S'pore food brands making their mark in US as demand grows, 13 Dec
For DFST.
Mask up, get latest jabs, say doctors as Covid-19, flu cases rise, 13 Dec
For DBS.
S'pore to house Nobel Prize medal of late biologist, 11 Dec
For DBS.
Making sure the stars of chilli crab won't vanish from table, 10 Dec
For DFST.
Labelling Confused by Nutri-Grade system, 9 Dec
For DFST.
The rise and rise of polyclinics, 9 Dec
For DBS.
In China’s slowing beauty market, big brand discounts won’t cut it, 9 Dec
For DPCS.
I tested positive for Covid-19. Should I still board my flight? 9 Dec
For DBS.
Keeping people healthy part of primary healthcare, 9 Dec
For DBS.
Accreditation suspension won't impact cord blood storage, says Cordlife, 9 Dec
For DBS.
Cordlife probe to take about 6 more weeks: Ong Ye Kung, 9 Dec
For DBS.
Covid-19 cases up; variants not known to cause more severe illness: MOH, 9 Dec
For DBS.
NUH docs use mouth tissue to mend man's ureter in novel surgery, 8 Dec
For DBS.
S'pore in minority of nations with no tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, 7 Dec
For DFST.
Parents affected by Cordlife lapses have questions of concern, 4 Dec
For DBS.
S'pore researchers to create Asian mini models of failed hearts to test drugs, 4 Dec
For DBS.
Expand screening for lung cancer beyond long-time heavy smokers: Expert, 4 Dec
For DBS.
MOH advises public to stay vigilant as Covid-19 cases here double, 3 Dec
For DBS.
Medtech firm Biotronik to pump millions into S'pore expansion, 2 Dec
For DBS.
NUS centre to lead S-E Asian efforts in heat resilience, 2 Dec
For DBS.
Can affected clients get compensation? 2 Dec
For DBS - Features Cordlife.
Parents fret over possible damage to kids' cord blood in bank, 2 Dec
For DBS.
Cordlife shares sink over 40% after storage lapses...1 Dec
For DBS.
Covid-19: There's more work to be done, 1 Dec
For DBS.

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Local team studying chemical found in traces in tap water, 30 Oct
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Public hospitals in S'pore seeing rise in high-risk pregnancies, 30 Oct
For DBS.
Selling fresh salmon from a farm built inside a New York factory, 29 Oct
For DFST.
MOH to roll out updated Covid-19 vaccines from Oct 30, 28 Oct
For DBS.
Food security Bill in the works, will provide clarity on novel foods, 28 Oct
For DFST.
BUDGET BEAUTY BOOM, 27 Oct
For DPCS.
Melamine-related requirements for import of China milk products to be lifted, 27 Oct
For DFST.
New two-tier emission standards for natural gas power plants, 27 Oct
For DCHE.
New and repowered natural gas power plants must be more efficient, hydrogen-compatible from 2024, 26 Oct
For DCHE.
Letter of the day; Diabetes: Two key issues in preserving functional feet, 26 Oct
For DBS.
SLNG to develop second liquefied natural gas terminal, says Lawrence Wong, 25 Oct
For DCHE.
Third plant adds 30% to battery recycling capacity, 25 Oct
For DAPC/ DCHE.
American professor at A*Star given honorary S'pore citizenship, 24 Oct
For DBS.
S'pore a step closer to using ammonia for bunkering and power generation, 24 Oct
For DCHE.
Central gas company to be set up to help ensure stable supply, energy security, 24 Oct
For DCHE.
Use of living cells to treat cancer offers new hope, 23 Oct
For DBS.
Singapore's 'chicken of the sea' part of push to take on imported fish, 23 Oct
For DFST/ DBS.
NUS scientists develop gel that heals diabetic wounds three times faster, 23 Oct
For DBS/ DAPC.
Saving feet of diabetic patients so they can still work, 23 Oct
For DBS.
NTU partners S'pore firm to produce microalgae oil, 21 Oct
For DFST.
First pill for dengue developed by Johnson & Johnson shows promise in human challenge trial, 21 Oct
For DBS.
Scientist who found better way to cool buildings wins award, 21 Oct
For DAPC.
Set up a routine; Skin cycling trend gets dermatologists' approval, 20 Oct
For DPCS.
Move youth away from unhealthy foods: Scientist, 20 Oct
For DFST.
Floating energy storage system set to power up in a few months, 20 Oct
For DCHE.
Medical device cyber threats: More consumer awareness needed, 19 Oct
For DBS.
German medtech firm opens $82m facility in Jurong,18 Oct
For DBS.
Trial to rate medical devices based on cyber security to be launched on Friday, 18 Oct
For DBS.
Doctors 70% of medical complaints in 2022 concluded within a year, 17 Oct
For DBS.
Caring for kids with food allergies; TRIGGERED BY A KISS, 16 Oct
For DBS/ DFST.
S'pore scientists blazing a trail, from cancer detection to harnessing solar power, 16 Oct
For DBS/ DAPC/ DOPT.
More children here allergic to foods like eggs, peanuts, 16 Oct
For DFST/ DBS.
NEA looking at more ways to reduce packaging waste, 16 Oct
For DAPC.
Sunset industry forces growers to close shop, move business abroad, 14 Oct
FOr DBS/ DAPC - Orchid industry.
Replies; Green industries Steps taken to safeguard workers' safety and health in new sectors too, 14 Oct
For DAPC/ DCHE/ DBS.
HSA approves updated Moderna Covid-19 jab, 14 Oct
Foe DBS.
Blood tests needed for widespread Alzheimer's diagnosis on the way, 13 Oct
For DBS.
Hopes for S'pore to be a Blue Zone 3.0 with healthier lifestyle the norm, 13 Oct
For DBS/ DFST.
Gene editing offers chickens some protection against bird flu -study, 12 Oct
For DBS/ DFST.
New app for visually impaired commuters launched in Tampines, 11 Oct
For DOPT.
10 doctors warned over inappropriate MediShield Life claims involving $400,000, 11 Oct
For DBS.
Success of Covid-19 jabs could boost vaccine acceptance here: Panel, 10 Oct
For DBS.
Singapore study on long COVID finds unvaccinated survivors at higher risk of heart complications, 10 Oct
For DBS.
Genetic variants may affect response to drugs, diseases, 9 Oct
For DBS/ DAPC.
Do more for health of domestic helpers. They're a part of us, 8 Oct
For DBS.
Consult doctors virtually and get medicine at Jalan Besar 'clinic', 8 Oct
For DBS.
Workplace safety Time to focus on the new health risks workers may face in green industries, 7 Oct
For DCHE/ DAPC.
'I'm no hero': Bone marrow donor who saved stranger's life, 7 Oct
For DBS.
Cancer Shifting its status as often fatal disease to chronic, 6 Oct
For DBS.
Israeli firm taps Singapore as base for aquaculture of prawns for Asia, 5 Oct
For DBS/ DFST.
Biotech investor ClavystBio unveils work space at Science Park, 5 Oct
For DBS.
NTU scientists to scrutinise soil in forests, urban green spaces, 5 Oct
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Nobel Chemistry prize awarded for 'quantum dots' that bring coloured light to screens, 5 Oct
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Shingles Early diagnosis and antiviral treatment key to controlling the infection, 4 Oct
For DBS.
Doc Talk; Protect yourself from debilitating hand dermatitis, 4 Oct
For DPCS.
Make it a must for private sector to submit patients' medical records to centralised system, 4 Oct
For DBS.
Nobel for mRNA vaccine shows power of perseverance, 4 Oct
For DBS.
Weaning taste buds off salty food, 4 Oct
For DFST.
Boy, 9, with brain tumour is first kid to complete proton therapy at NCCS, 4 Oct
For DBS.
Complaints against docs still take years to address, despite moves to speed things up,
For DBS.
NUS paves way for more durable, comfortable healthcare devices, 3 Oct
For DBS.
Kariko and Weissman win 2023 Nobel prize for medicine, 2 Oct
For DBS.
NTU team uncovers how cells distribute cholesterol, 2 Oct
For DBS.
Commentary; Subsidy for shingles vaccine would be a boon for seniors, with many at risk, 2 Oct
For DBS.
What is shingles and how is it prevented? 2 Oct
For DBS.
Stroke survivor cuts down on sodium but hidden salt in food poses challenge, 2 Oct
For DFST.
Cultivated pork? Hard to tell, 2 Oct
For DFST.
Lab-grown pork could be available in S'pore in 2024, 2 Oct
For DFST.
Insurance coverage for cancer treatments not on drugs list ends, 1 Oct
For DBS.
The MOH Cancer Drug List: What it means to you, 1 Oct
For DBS - infographic.

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Mooncakes recalled after SFA finds toxin, bacteria causing food poisoning, 29 Sep
For DFST.
SFA recalls noodle product over undeclared gluten allergen, 28 Sep
For DFST.
Microplastics found in clouds for the first time, 29 Sep
For DAPC.
Weekly dengue cases in S'pore exceed 300 for first time this year, 28 Sep
For DBS.
Large-scale health project aims to detect early signs of heart disease, 28 Sep
For DBS.
Singapore biotech startups face funding drought, 28 Sep
For DBS.
Study on regulatory measures to reduce sodium in food, 28 Sep
For DFST/ DBS.
Singaporeans eating too much salt; over one-third have high blood pressure, 28 Sep
For DFST/ DBS.
Four home-grown brands lauded at Great Taste awards, 25 Sep
For DFST.
Singapore wages war on invasive plants and animals, 25 Sep
For DBS.
Old wine in new forms; China's baijiu brands look to chocolates, coffee and NFTs to attract a younger crowd, 25 Sep
For DFST.
More local plant-based protein firms exporting to Europe, US, 25 Sep
For DFST.
Long Covid linked to multiple organ changes, research suggests, 24 Sep
For DBS.
Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief, 24 Sep
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Room for improvement as care gaps remain, 23 Sep
For DBS.
Meeting the basic medical needs of migrant workers, 23 Sep
For DBS.
Defeating dengue starts at home, but will hinge on scientific research, 23 Sep
For DBS.
Supercomputer for complex health research at new centre, 23 Sep
For DBS.
Skin woes spur local entrepreneur to start skincare line with India's celebrity couple, 22 Sep
For DPCS.
A love affair with seafood? Aquaculture industry needs to grow if that's to last, 22 Sep
For DBS/ DFST.
New Covid-19 jabs offer broad, better protection: Experts, 21 Sep
For DBS.
New centre to research respiratory diseases in Asian context, 21 Sep
For DBS.
How to ease eye strain: Some tips, 20 Sep
How to keep your kidneys healthy; Ageing a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, 20 Sep
For DBS.
'Imminent kidney tsunami': Chronic renal disease on the rise in Singapore, 20 Sep
For DBS.
Updated Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine expected in S'pore by end-October, 20 Sep
For DBS.
Fossil fuel giants feel the heat on climate, 18 Sep
For DCHE.
New way to capture CO2 using incineration ash can ease load on landfill, 18 Sep
For DAPC/ DCHE.
NTU team develops way to recycle plastic more efficiently, 18 Sep
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Sustainability a key challenge to increasing biofuel production, 18 Sep
For DCHE.
Study to determine if Semakau waste can be used to build Tuas Port, 18 Sep
For DAPC.
Explainer: What are dermal fillers and how safe are they? 17 Sep
For DBS/ DOPT.
NTU team beats challenges in race for smart contact lenses, 17 Sep
For DOPT.
Possible dengue surge towards end of year, says NEA, 17 Sep
For DBS.
Start-ups create innovative solutions in sustainability and healthcare, 16 Sep
For DBS/ DAPC.
S'pore lab makes strides in project seeking to decarbonise rice, 16 Sep
For DAPC/ DBS/ DFST.
Accidental injection of filler into woman's bloodstream led to blindness, says distributor; MOH probing case, 15 Sep
For DOPT.
News analysis; Hydrogen industry struggling to meet great green expectations, 14 Sep
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Study to help older adults delay cardiovascular disease, 14 Sep
For DBS.
Doc Talk; Putting aspartame's category 2B carcinogen label into perspective, 13 Sep
For DBS/ DFST.
An alternative means of communication, 13 Sep
For DPCS.
Proposed oil and gas projects will bust climate goals: Report, 13 Sep
EU regulatory panel backs Moderna's updated COVID shot, 13 Sep
For DBS.
NTU professor is first Singapore winner of Apec science prize, 11 Sep
For DAPC.
Cancer, stroke and cheated of $100,000 in eight months, 10 Sep
For DBS.
Lifting fingerprints from animal antlers helped forensics experts catch killer, 10 Sep
For DAPC.
From fires to crimes: Developing forensic tech to predict, stop them, 10 Sep
For DAPC.
Explainer: What is the new Covid-19 strain ‘Pirola’ and should Singapore be worried about its spread? 10 Sep
For DBS.
Singapore set to start importing green energy from Indonesia within 5 years, 9 Sep
For DCHE.
Singapore protected from LNG supply disruptions, says Shell exec, 7 Sep
For DCHE.
Resurgence of DenV-1 virus strain could lead to surge in dengue cases: NEA, 7 Sep
For DBS.
Weighed down by droopy lids? 6 Sep
For DOPT.
LNG ensures energy security as Singapore works to decarbonise, 6 Sep
For DCHE.
S'pore seeks growth in renewable fuels trade amid energy transition: Low Yen Ling, 5 Sep
For DCHE.
NUS scientists closely studying health impacts of climate change, 4 Sep
For DBS.
More firms reducing, recycling food discards ahead of new law, 4 Sep
For DFST.
Golden Bridge extends its reach, 3 Sep
For DFST.
Lim Chu Kang may soon become green, high-tech farm hub, 3 Sep
For DAPC/ DFST.
Six senior clinicians, geriatric care team lauded for medical excellence, 1 Sep
For DBS.
Veteran cardiologist helps elevate service standards to world class, 1 Sep
For DBS.
Niche skincare is no longer the beauty world's best-kept secret, 1 Sep
For DPCS.

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You Probably Aren’t Getting Enough Fiber, 30 Aug
For DFST.
Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study, 30 Aug
For DAPC.
Sinopec not interested in acquiring Shell's Singapore assets, 29 Aug
For DCHE.
Covid's lasting damage to the lungs, 29 Aug
For DBS.
No significant risk in consuming seafood, salt from Japan: Experts, 29 Aug
For DFST.
Keto diet can fight cancer but also poses risks, study finds, 28 Aug
For DFST/ DBS.
Temasek Poly team to race hydrogen-fuelled model car, 28 Aug
For DCHE.
7 Vision; Father's diabetes spurred him to start health screening firm, 27 Aug
For DOPT.
GentleFoods; Meals for those who cannot swallow well, 27 Aug
For DFST.
Living a long life: Leisure, beauty and nutrition are growth sectors, 29 Aug
For DPCS/ DFST/ DBS.
Should older women go for breast cancer screening? Experts divided, 26 Aug
For DBS.
New Covid variant with high number of mutations detected in several countries, 26 Aug
For DBS.
The 'skinification' of hair, 25 Aug
For DPCS.
Frame it right; SHADES OF COOL, 25 Aug
For DOPT.
Subsidies GPs with patients needing more Chas visits can make appeal, 25 Aug
For DBS.
Shell taps Goldman Sachs to explore Singapore refinery sale, 25 Aug
For DCHE.
DBS taps metaverse game to spotlight food waste, 25 Aug
For DFST.
No immediate ban on Japanese seafood in Singapore, says SFA, 25 Aug
For DFST.
How fake science sells wellness, 23 Aug
For DPCS.
How often should you clean your water bottle? 23 Aug
For DBS/ DAPC.
Firm behind scar-reducing patch among 7 start-ups at incubator, 23 Aug
For DPCS.
Politics and science clash in controversy over Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release plan, say experts, 23 Aug
For DAPC/ DCHE.
At 37, he had the arteries of an 80-year-old, needed many stents, 20 Aug
For DBS.
One in 140 people in Singapore at risk of premature heart attack due to gene mutation, 20 Aug
For DBS.
Diagnosis, management of urinary tract infections need to be better: Study, 19 Aug
For DBS.
Healthcare Eye centre to work on optimising resources to give patients timely care, 18 Aug
For DOPT.
New blood bank opens in Punggol, 18 Aug
For DBS.
NUHS supercomputer powers AI projects, gives patients better care, 18 Aug
For DBS.
Fish farming Joint effort key to safeguarding health and sustainability of aquaculture, 16 Aug
For DFST/ DBS.
New NUS students in healthcare to take common modules, 16 Aug
For DBS.
S'pore's tropical aquaculture tech expertise can be exported: SFA, 15 Aug
For DFST/ DBS.
Gene-editing tech opens new door to fight virus which causes HFMD, 14 Aug
For DBS.
Librarians among top gainers in wage growth, 14 Aug
For DCHE - Rounding off the list of top 10 roles with the greatest percentage growth were chemical engineering technician (excluding petrochemicals, petroleum and natural gas)...
Vet on cloning of his beloved dog: 'I just wanted to see him again', 13 Aug
For DBS.
Too long a wait for SNEC appointment for subsidised patients, 12 Aug
For DOPT.
SGX to amend life sciences listing rules to make exemptions explicit, 11 Aug
For DBS.
WHO classifies EG.5 as COVID-19 'variant of interest', 11 Aug
For DBS.
Vigilance vital after fish farm outbreaks, 9 Aug
For DBS/ DFST.
Care for cleaners' hands took social enterprise down a profitable path, 8 Aug
For DPCS.
S'pore start-ups embrace diverse methods to dish out more sustainable food, 8 Aug
For DFST.
Artificial intelligence developed to identify cancer mutations, 7 Aug
For DBS.
Sweets for special diets; THE SWEET LIFE, 6 Aug
For DFST.
AI already playing a bigger role behind the scenes in healthcare, 6 Aug
For DBS.
Fish farming in S'pore has to shift to closed containment method, 5 Aug
For DFST.
The Philippines; Dermatologist builds a beauty empire, 5 Aug
For DPCS/ DBS.
Sembcorp H1 profit rises 56% to S$608m on disposal of coal business, 5 Aug
For DCHE.
Biotech start-up Mirxes still weighing S'pore IPO, 5 Aug
For DBS.
Locally made nut-free vegan cheese launched, 5 Aug
For DFST.
India's rice supply crunch puts country's biofuel targets at risk, 5 Aug
For DAPC/ DCHE.
New facility set up as Singapore ups game in cell and gene therapy, 5 Aug
For DBS.
Egg freezing Standardised protocols needed for counselling of patients, 4 Aug
For DBS.
Saving bees, saving food: Winners of sustainability impact awards, 4 Aug
For DFST.
3 patients had urgent treatments delayed by doctor who ran needless tests: Report, 2 Aug
Help for fish farms in managing diseases that can affect harvests, 2 Aug
For DFST/ DBS.
The Life List; Alternatives to aspartame, 2 Aug
For DFST.

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Sunscreens level up 24-hour sunscreen Edible sunscreen; Keeping you safe from the sun and more, 30 Jun
For DPCS/ DFST.
Menopause hormone pills associated with dementia, causation unclear, 30 Jun
For DBS.
WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen, 30 Jun
For DFST/ DBS.
New AI tool helps SGH doctors predict risk of post-surgery complications, 29 Jun
For DBS.
Singapore-based cell therapy firm opens manufacturing facility, set to hire 200 people, 29 Jun
For DBS.
Medicated oral film for epilepsy, green concrete among ideas supported by NUS innovation programme, 28 Jun
For DBS/ DCHE.
$1.4b life sciences hub slated for 2025 completion at Science Park, 27 Jun
For DBS.
Bride ends up in hospital after wedding as vision goes blurry, 27 Jun
For DOPT.
Sensor patch developed in Singapore aims to monitor wound recovery using AI, 26 Jun
For DBS/ DAPC.
S'pore's health start-ups harness digital tech to drive expansion, 26 Jun
For DBS.
Pre-clinical trials show promise for heart repair using stem cells, 26 Jun
For DBS.
S'pore Poly partners vision care titans to boost optometry training, 24 Jun
For DOPT.
Diabetes cases to double to 1.3 billion by 2050: study, 24 Jun
For DBS.
Newer treatment options a boon for patients with autoimmune diseases, 21 Jun
For DBS.
The science of what we eat is failing us, 21 Jun
For DFST.
P&G to invest over $100m in new S'pore manufacturing plant, 21 Jun
For CLS.
Dengue Firm has withdrawn application to register vaccine, 20 Jun
For DBS.
CooperVision recalls batches of disposable contact lenses, 20 Jun
For DOPT.
Six workers injured after steam pipe bursts on Jurong Island, 20 Jun
For DCHE.
NTU institute taps lab-grown human cells to detect toxins in water, 20 Jun
For DBS/ DAPC.
On a mission to feed chocolate lovers' appetite sustainably, 19 Jun
For DFST.
Hospitals cut back on anaesthetic gases with high carbon footprint, 19 Jun
For DBS.
Singapore eases blood donation restriction to expand donor pool, 18 Jun
For DBS.
Shell reviews some Singapore assets, 15 Jun
For DCHE.
KKH taps AI for smooth spinal anaesthesia during caesarean section, 15 Jun
For DBS.
MOH extends fee benchmarks to cover all surgical procedures, 15 Jun
For DBS.
Get pharmacy-only medicine from vending machine after teleconsultation, 14 Jun
For DAPC/ DBS.
No recent food-borne illness cases involving chicken rice in Singapore, 11 Jun
For DFST.
Girl, 9, can now eat and drink after getting part of intestine from dad, 11 Jun
For DBS.
DNA collection being expanded to cover suspects linked to more types of crimes, 10 Jun
For DAPC/ DBS.
Start-ups get chance to show off products, network at InnovFest, 8 Jun
For DFST.
Encourage kids to also try alternative protein foods, 7 Jun
For DFST.
City Energy, Senoko Energy to explore import of hydrogen, 7 Jun
For DCHE.
Repurposed discarded chopsticks among items at green shopping event, 5 Jun
For DPCS - Features The Powder Shampoo.
An aromatic dip into India's historic perfume-making city, 3 Jun
New standard to help operators prepare safe and nutritious food in suitable portions for children, 1 Jun
For DFST.

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NUS lab to build EV battery that charges as fast as pumping petrol, 30 May
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Nascent industry may face harder time enticing investors to the table, 27 May
For DFST.
Hunger for talent as appetite for cultivated meat grows, 27 May
For DFST.
Keppel joins green hydrogen, ammonia projects in Australia, 27 May
For DAPC/ DCHE.
Elon Musk's Neuralink gets FDA approval for in-human clinical study, 27 May
For DBS.
Solein unveiled in Singapore, marking the first taste of the future , 27 May
For DFST.
Satellite clinics to administer drug to prevent fractures caused by cancer, 27 May
For DBS.
BEAUTY AND THE BEES, 26 May
For DPCS.
Food safety Regulatory limits for food additives reviewed regularly, 26 May
For DFST.
Have pilot studies before implementing AI in healthcare, 25 May
For DBS.
Magnetic pulse therapy a boon for the elderly -- it beefs up muscles, 24 May
For DBS.
Tips and untruths about eyesight, 23 May
For DOPT.
What a scoop: World's most expensive ice cream at $8,600, 23 May
For DFST.
Life expectancy in S'pore rose in last decade, but fell during Covid-19, 23 May
For DBS.
Time for wider adoption of AI in medical field, 22 May
For DBS.
Toddler with rare condition can be treated after $2m raised, drug registered, 22 May
For DBS.
Twins with rare genetic disorder get support for weekly $12,000 treatment, 22 May
For DBS.
More seniors undergo major surgery as population here ages, 22 May
For DBS.
Fertility clinics gear up for greater demand as curbs ease, 21 May
For DBS.
Food substitutes Beware the long-term effects, 20 May
For DFST.
WHO recommends new COVID shots should target only XBB variants, 20 May
For DBS.
World's largest seed bank to be built in the heart of London, 20 May
For DBS.
New study aims to reduce overprescription of antibiotics, 20 May
For DBS.
High-tech facility for vaccine manufacturing opens in Jurong, 20 May
For DBS.
NUH doctors tap AI to assess stroke patients in under 1 min, 19 May
For DBS.
New $820m cancer centre to cater to growing pool of patients, 19 May
For DBS.
Singapore studying ways to drive demand for green jet fuel: Iswaran, 18 May
For DCHE.
Singapore now home to world's largest plant for sustainable jet fuel, 18 May
For DCHE.
Shiseido using tech to enrich lives, transform beauty business, 15 May
For DPCS.
Engineering future foods, 14 May
For DFST.
Researchers here find possible link between vaccine and heart issues, 12 May
For DBS.
Health Non-clinical genetic testing results will not affect one's insurability, 10 May
For DBS.
New therapy for patients with cancer in sensitive areas of body, 10 May
For DBS.
Are you a mosquito magnet? This new repellent might help, 9 May
For DAPC/ DBS/ DPCS.
WHO declares end of Covid-19 health emergency, 5 May
For DBS.
Back to basics: The truth about eye creams, 5 May
For DPCS.
Cancer care Nudging all parties to play their part in tackling costs, 5 May
For DBS.
Cancer care There are other cost factors besides docs' fees, 5 May
For DBS.
Common consumer products contain multiple toxic chemicals, new study shows, 5 May
For DAPC/ DPCS.
World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’ as new drug ‘slows symptoms’, 5 May
For DBS/ DAPC.
New fragrances for spring, Korean actress Han So-hee named Charles & Keith ambassador, 4 May
For DPCS.
The Bottom Line; Is turmeric a golden cure for what ails you? 3 May
For DBS/ DFST.
Pigs at Indonesian farm that exported to S'pore confirmed to have African swine fever virus, 3 May
For DBS/ DFST.
Dyson to open plant in Tuas to make next-gen batteries, 3 May
For DCHE/ DAPC.
Holistic approach needed to tackle cancer care costs, 2 May
For DBS.
GPs upgrading to smart clinic management systems for Healthier SG, 2 May
For DBS.
New study shows for the first time how cancer evades the immune system, 1 May
For DBS.
New ink can be used to 3D-print scaffolds to grow meat, 1 May
For DFST.

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Jobs in healthcare, not tech, are more future-proof: Survey, 30 Apr
For DBS.
Kids' 'health drink' stirs up a storm in India over high sugar content, 30 Apr
For DFST.
Changes in lifestyle after learning about their genetic risks, 30 Apr
For DBS.
More taking DNA tests to predict diseases; KKH sees fivefold increase in demand
For DBS.
Fresh pork to return next week, after abattoir is cleared of swine fever, 29 Apr
For DFST.
Dutch firm's vertical farm to produce leafy greens in Singapore, 28 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
WHO warns of ‘biological risk’ after Sudan fighters seize lab, as violence mars US-brokered ceasefire, 27 Apr
For DBS.
My greasy, deep-fried, carb-free 15-year keto journey, 26 Apr
For DFST.
KETO'S KEEN CONVERTS, 26 Apr
For DFST.
Letter of the day; Healthcare set to get better, but for whom? 25 Apr
For DBS.
'Pill' may allow more precise radiotherapy doses for gastric cancer patients, 24 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
Data centres plan to 'green' operations with hydrogen power, 24 Apr
For DCHE.
Food safety boosted by agency's targeted ops, on-site tests, 23 Apr
For DFST.
S’pore biotech firms making inroads into US, the world’s biggest healthcare spender, 23 Apr
For DBS.
Healthcare set to get better, if the little impediments are flagged and fixed, 23 Apr
For DBS.
S'pore looking into wider adoption of biofuels, bioresources, 23 Apr
For DBS/ DCHE.
IP riders may be regulated if cost of cancer care soars further, 22 Apr
For DBS.
Back To Basics; Collagen-based products not working? Try peptides, 21 Apr
For DPCS.
Healthy hybrids, 21 Apr
For DPCS.
Blend your own skincare cocktail at your own risk, 21 Apr
For DPCS.
Keppel, ExxonMobil to collaborate on low-carbon energy solutions in Singapore, 21 Apr
For DCHE.
Tasty but they could be deadly, 21 Apr
For DFST.
My transplanted heart and I will die soon, 20 Apr
For DBS.
Chips based on lab-grown brain cells could aid new drug discoveries, 20 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
He was given a 1 per cent chance to live after multiple organ failure, 19 Apr
For DBS.
Health-tech AI start-up raises $1.7m in pre-seed funding, 19 Apr
For DBS.
Italy is set to ban lab-grown meat -- here's why it should think again, 18 Apr
For DFST.
Drop in global diesel demand points to economic slowdown, 18 Apr
For DCHE.
S’pore F&B brands hunger for expansion after tasting success, 17 Apr
For DFST.
Health Sciences Authority ensures safety, quality and efficacy of products, 17 Apr
For DBS.
Primer; Regulation of medtech must keep all safe while not stifling innovation, 17 Apr
For DBS.
How to lose weight on a keto diet, minus the health risks, 15 Apr
For DFST.
S'pore in midst of new Covid-19 wave, with 3 in 10 cases reinfections, 15 Apr
For DBS.
Potential 'game-changer' in diagnosing Parkinson's disease, 14 Apr
For DBS.
Germany modifies cannabis sale plans following EU concerns, 14 Apr
For DAPC.
1 in 3 online customers opt for reusable packaging; retailers find option convenient: WWF-Singapore study, 13 Apr
For DAPC.
NUH's healthy keto diet leads to weight loss without increasing bad cholesterol...13 Apr
For DFST.
WHO monitoring new Covid-19 Arcturus subvariant detected in over 20 countries, 13 Apr
Disinfectant overuse could raise exposure to harmful chemicals, 12 Apr
For DAPC/ DBS.
Women have caught up with men in Singapore cancer trends, 12 Apr
For DBS.
SingHealth and A*Star join forces to advance eyecare technology, 12 Apr
For DOPT.
Local firm to grow strawberries in farms in Malaysia and Thailand, 12 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC/ DFST.
Need to embrace medical advances, rethink healthcare financing: Minister, 12 Apr
For DBS.
Infectious disease agency is a natural next step, 11 Apr
For DBS.
How AI, DNA are unlocking the mysteries of global supply chains, 11 Apr
For DAPC.
9 Singaporean patients helped by Rare Disease Fund since 2019, 11 Apr
For DBS.
Replies; Healthcare No one will be denied appropriate cancer care due to an inability to pay, 10 Apr
For DBS.
Mosquito saliva can weaken body's defence against dengue: Study, 10 Apr
For DBS.
Scientists here develop nets to trap, kill bacteria as resistance to antibiotics grows, 10 Apr
From DBS.
Vaccines for cancer, heart disease by 2030, says Moderna, 10 Apr
For DBS.
Wrong translation: Instant Chinese bread soup lists methamphetamine as ingredient, 9 Apr
For DFST.
High Court rules on use of 'parmesan' in cheese dispute, 9 Apr
For DFST.
UN report says lab-grown meat is safe, cites Singapore as case study, 8 Apr
For DFST - For the report, click here.
Singapore to allow 16 species of insects to be sold as food, 8 Apr
For DFST.
Disposal of medication Protocols needed on what to do with unused, unexpired drugs, 6 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
Talcum powder cancer claims: Johnson & Johnson agrees to $11.8b payout, 6 Apr
For DPCS/ DBS.
India still dependent on China for drug ingredients: Experts, 6 Apr
For DAPC.
Spike in number of workers developing occupational diseases, 5 Apr
For DBS.
Healthcare MOH will act to manage cancer drug costs where necessary, 4 Apr
For DBS.
Blockbuster drug Wegovy gets HSA nod to treat weight issues, 3 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
Cherry tomatoes churn stomachs in S. Korea, 3 Apr
For DFST.
Mammoth meatball firm plans launch of cultivated quail meat in Singapore, 3 Apr
For DFST.
Indonesia's agri-tech start-ups reinvent farms, 3 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
New saliva test kits speed up drug screening during CNB ops, 2 Apr
For DAPC/ DBS.
Caregivers left holding bottles of controlled drugs after patients die, 2 Apr
For DBS/ DAPC.
Bonus points for EP applicants in 27 occupations, 1 Apr
For DCHE/ DAPC/ DFST.
Key TB drug set to be cheaper after India removes J&J's patent protection, 1 Apr
For DBS.

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Using chemical exfoliants like AHAs and BHAs to transform skin, 31 Mar
For DPCS.
Excessive IP rider cover can hurt effort to curb cancer care cost, 31 Mar
For DBS.
S'pore trial finds cholesterol drug can potentially treat diabetic eye condition, 31 Mar
For DOPT.
Screen for colorectal cancer at younger age of 45, 29 Mar
For DBS.
$200m food logistics facility to be ready by end-2025, 29 Mar
For DFST.
Cancer-causing compounds found in cured meat, other food, 29 Mar
For DBS/ DFST.
HP inkjet printers find new uses in cancer research, vaccine discovery, 28 Mar
For DBS.
S'pore firm and UK partners build satellite engine that runs on water, 28 Mar
For DAPC/ DCHE.
11 hotels, food businesses lauded for using local produce, 28 Mar
For DFST.
IP riders to offer at least double the cancer coverage of main policy, 28 Mar
For DBS.
Treatment saves toddler diagnosed with aggressive form of leukaemia, 27 Mar
For DBS.
New cancer therapy uses white blood cells from healthy donors, 27 Mar
For DBS.
Harvesting fish food from wastewater of soya processing plants, 27 Mar
For DAPC/ DFST.
Nutri-Grade labels likely to spur consumers to pick lower-sugar drinks, 27 Mar
For DFST.
UK firms expanding into S'pore via global incubator programme, 27 Mar
For DFST.
IPs will no longer offer 'as charged' cancer coverage, 27 Mar
For DBS.
NEA warns dengue outbreak is likely, 26 Mar
For DBS.
Cooperatives can empower small farms, 25 Mar
For DAPC/ DFST.
Seaweed rides global wave of high hopes, 25 Mar
For DAPC.
Total number of TB cases in Singapore falls for 4th straight year, 25 Mar
For DBS.
Shingles vaccine too costly in S'pore, 24 Mar
For DBS.
Anti-terror exercises have to be taken seriously, says PM Lee, 23 Mar
For DCHE - PM Lee was speaking on Jurong Island following Exercise Northstar XI, a national-level exercise to test the readiness of agencies in the event of major crises.
Dorscon colour codes in health alert system to be replaced, 22 Mar
For DBS.
Local start-up launches animal-free cosmetics testing platform, 21 Mar
For DPCS/ DBS.
S'pore to set up public health centre, planning team for pandemics, 21 Mar
For DBS.
Letter of the day; Cancer risk also linked to how food is cooked, 20 Mar
For DBS.
US Medicare to reimburse use of tech developed in Singapore, 20 Mar
For DBS.
Covid-19 could have come from raccoon dogs: What are they? 19 Mar
For DBS.
Singapore first country in Asia to get new pneumococcal vaccine, 19 Mar
For DBS.
New data links pandemic's origins to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market, 18 Mar
For DBS.
SFA: No health risk in Bee Cheng Hiang bak kwa if taken moderately, 18 Mar
For DFST.
SCENTS AND SENSIBILITIES, 17 Mar
For DPCS - Today, #perfumetok is a fast-growing fragrance hashtag on TikTok, with more than 2.5 billion views and counting. Under this hashtag, users recommend their favourite fragrances, best finds and even cheaper dupes.
Using niacinamide effectively, 17 Mar
For DPCS.
NTU discovery could lead to new drugs for Alzheimer's, 17 Mar
For DBS.
Doctors perform rare surgery on grape-size heart of foetus in womb, 17 Mar
For DBS.
Treatment for dengue fever shows promise in initial animal trials, 17 Mar
For DBS.
Poly students recreate hawker favourites with plant-based meats, 16 Mar
For DFST.
Rise in flu cases, 15 Mar
For DBS.
AI tool helps docs spot nearly invisible colon cancer growths, 15 Mar
For DBS.
More tweaks needed to make cancer coverage robust for the long term, 12 Mar
For DBS.
I ate a tarantula for dinner once. It wasn't so bad, 12 Mar
For DFST.
Residential smoking New tools can help resolve complaints, 11 Mar
For DAPC/ DBS.
Flying cars and space tourism: Fukushima's post-meltdown future, 11 Mar
For DAPC/ DCHE - Features green hydrogen.
New simulation centre to train surgeons and medical students, 11 Mar
For DBS.
Millions of unused, expired Covid-19 vaccines destroyed, 11 Mar
For DBS.
Fungi-killing compounds named after Keanu Reeves, 10 Mar
For DBS.
Ho Kee Pau supplier fined $8,500 for hygiene lapses found in 2021, 10 Mar
For DFST.
Keto-like diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease: Study, 10 Mar
For DBS/ DFST.
Blind Japanese researcher working on navigational bag, 9 Mar
For DOPT.
Vaccination kept S'pore's Covid-19 death rate low; major dorm crisis averted, 9 Mar
For DBS.
Food safety All hands on deck to combat antimicrobial resistance, 7 Mar
For DFST.
Japanese boost for Malaysian durians a boon for Singapore fans, 7 Mar
For DFST/ DBS/ DAPC.
Link between silent strokes and pre-dementia: Study, 6 Mar
For DBS.
'Stomach flu' that landed boy in ICU found to be rare disease, 6 Mar
For DBS.
Increase in conjunctivitis cases with lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, 6 Mar
For DOPT.
S'pore cell-cultured meat industry set for big leap with new Changi plant, 5 Mar
For DFST.
Many subsidised cancer patients may have to pay out of pocket for bills, 5 Mar
For DBS.
MediShield Life coverage for cancer services to rise to $3,600 from April, 5 Mar
For DBS.
New Bill to be tabled for secure sharing of patients' data, 4 Mar
For DBS.
Using hyaluronic acid to retain moisture in skin, 3 Mar
For DPCS.
Fashioned from fruit and veggies, 3 Mar
For DAPC.
'Doomsday' Arctic seed vault receives booster donation, 1 Mar
For DBS.
Could gel manicures increase one's risk of getting cancer? of getting cancer? 1 Mar
For DPCS/ DBS.

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Stressed and on the move, birds with new flu strain could spread it to humans, 28 Feb
For DBS.
New saliva test kit can detect drug abuse in 10 minutes, 28 Feb
For DBS/ DAPC.
Antimicrobial resistance set to be more deadly than cancer by 2050: Experts, 28 Feb
For DBS.
New way of preserving kidneys for transplant trialled successfully at NUH, 27 Feb
For DBS.
Soya bean paste, tofu linked to lower risk of gastric cancer: Study, 26 Feb
For DBS/ DFST.
Healthier SG: Those with chronic illness can pick GPs earlier in May, 26 Feb
For DBS.
F&B outlets selling fresh drinks not expected to test for sugar, fat, 25 Feb
For DFST.
Options for patients whose cancer treatments are not covered by IPs after September, 24 Feb
For DBS.
Why you need whole grains, 22 Feb
For DFST.
More give blood but young donors fall by 10% in 2022, 22 Feb
For DBS.
Third person cured of HIV after stem cell transplant: study, 22 Feb
For DBS.
Candles smelling like pasta water give off scent of success, 21 Feb
For DPCS.
Study finds genetic predisposition to certain conditions in ethnic groups, 21 Feb
For DBS.
Singapore's Covid-19 report card; Experts' verdict: Mostly an A, 20 Feb
For DBS.
Man's death from myocarditis 'likely related' to Covid-19 jab: Coroner, 19 Feb
For DBS.
Probe under way after man finds traces of dead bug on biscuit, 18 Feb
For DFST.
Retinoids may improve skin when used the right way, 17 Feb
For DPCS.
BEAUTY IN A BOTTLE, 17 Feb
For DPCS.
Most baby formula health claims not backed by science, says study, 17 Feb
For DFST.
How common are parasites and bugs in our food? 16 Feb
For DFST.
Are protein bars good for you? 15 Feb
For DFST.
MOH supporting development of mRNA cancer vaccines here, 15 Feb
For DBS.
KKH team comes up with chewable, tasty food for kid cleft patients, 14 Feb
For DFST.
Little Farms grocer fined $13,500 for selling imported food without approval, 14 Feb
For DFST.
SFA says consuming raw fish can pose risks after parasitic worm found in Don Don Donki rice bowl, 14 Feb
For DFST.
Monkeypox now mpox, to avoid stigma linked to original name, 14 Feb
For DBS.
High-sugar drinks in schools, workplaces must carry nutrition labels by end-2023, 14 Feb
For DFST.
NTU scientists' breakthrough could lead to more precise X-rays, 13 Feb
For DAPC/ DBS.
Singapore researchers develop AI tool that detects high myopia risk in children, 9 Feb
For DOPT.
Steps being taken to tackle shortage of manpower in biotech sector: Low, 8 Feb
For DBS.
Innovative ceramic alloy helps S'pore farm boost its fish yield, 6 Feb
For DAPC.
Sensor that detects biological threats in air on trial, 6 Feb
For DAPC/ DCHE/ DBS.
Milk that tastes like dairy, but is animal-free, 5 Feb
For DFST.
Back To Basics; Making the most out of vitamin C in skincare, 3 Feb
For DPCS.
Researchers may have found a way to repair damaged kidneys, 1 Feb
For DBS.

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Moderna co-founder was told to 'find another job' after pitching drug delivery idea, 30 Jan
For DBS/ DCHE.
Trial to find best pneumonia treatment needs ICU patients, 30 Jan
For DBS.
Eat Just gets SFA nod to produce serum-free cultivated meat, 30 Jan
For DFST.
Get used to failure, says scientist who revolutionised genome sequencing, 25 Jan
For DBS.
Strawberry-flavour EGO Swiss Roll being recalled for exceeding sorbic acid limit: SFA, 22 Jan
For DFST.
Hydroponic farming catching on in India, slowly but surely, 22 Jan
For DAPC/ DBS/ DFST.
Temasek, Toyota back climate biotech firm Living Carbon, 19 Jan
For DCHE/ DAPC.
Is it safe to skip the bivalent Covid-19 booster? 19 Jan
For DBS.
Engineers here launch plan to green their profession, 18 Jan
For DCHE.
Is it possible to live a day without plastic? 16 Jan
For DAPC/ DCHE.
How mRNA vaccines protect against current and future Covid-19 variants, 16 Jan
For DBS.
MOH: No rise in stroke risk from Covid-19 bivalent jabs, 15 Jan
For DBS.
Asia's super-resistant mosquitoes pose growing threat: study, 12 Jan
For DBS.
Keep an eye on lash extensions and falsies, 11 Jan
For DOPT.
Singapore food waste start-up UglyFood closes down, 9 Jan
For DFST.
A*Star researcher one of two female scientists to win top global award, 9 Jan
For DAPC/ DBS.
Moderna to acquire Japanese genomics firm for $114 million, 9 Jan
For DBS.
What do the new COP15 targets mean for Singapore? 9 Jan
For DAPC/ DCHE.
US authority approves new treatment for early Alzheimer's, 8 Jan
For DAPC.
World food prices hit record high in 2022: UN, 8 Jan
For DFST.
New coronavirus subvariant 'Kraken': Why it's causing concern, 8 Jan
For DBS.
What you need to know about cultivated meat, 7 Jan
For DFST.
Lab-grown eel meat could be served in restaurants by 2024, 7 Jan
For DFST.
Cloud-based lab for agri-food tech launched at RP, 7 Jan
For DFST.
Energy Natural gas still key to S'pore despite supply issues, 7 Jan
For DCHE.
Polyclinics Retinal scanner useful, but cannot replace a specialist's assessment, 4 Jan
For DOPT.
Insurance Endoscopies and CT scans covered by different policies, 2 Jan
For DBS.
Boosting key protein in blood could help treat lupus: SGH researchers, 2 Jan
For DBS.
Sales of low-sodium salt rise amid push for healthier options, 1 Jan
For DFST.
Serving up insects and hybrid proteins on the plate, 1 Jan
For DFST.
Help to watch the calories and get fit, 1 Jan
For DFST.
Little farms that can: Growing vanilla and carrots in Singapore, 1 Jan
For DAPC/ DBS/ DFST.

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Sustainability (2023)

NTU scientist turns plastic waste into material to purify water, 30 Jan
For DAPC.

General articles (2023)

S'pore start-ups a top draw in region in challenging year, 28 Dec
2023; The biggest education stories in Singapore, 23 Dec
Education Equipping students for school of life, 20 Dec
More job-shadowing options for JC students, 18 Dec
8 in 10 firms plan to give bonuses of at least 1 month's pay, 12 Dec
Pisa scores; Results affirm S'pore approach, but reveal areas to improve in, 9 Dec
Salary increments in Singapore seen to hold steady in 2024, 4 Dec

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