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Sweltering heat is expected for the rest of the month, along with drier weather till September.
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Doctors caution against heat-related health risks

Among all conditions, the risk of developing acute pulmonary embolism - a clot in an artery of the lung - increased the most.
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Risk of blood clots in lungs doubled for Covid-19 survivors

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No immediate need for mass monkeypox vaccinations: WHO

The JTVCs conduct both antigen rapid tests and polymerase chain reaction tests.
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New centres offer both Covid-19 testing and vaccination

Research has shown that ultrasonic repellents do not work on mosquitoes, though certain plant extracts have exhibited repelling properties.
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Do citronella, ultrasonic repellents keep mosquitoes away?

Human-to-human transmission of monkeypox, while possible, is limited, said MOH.
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No new monkeypox cases here, but MOH calls for vigilance

Monkeypox kills up to 10% of those infected, smallpox vaccine may stop it
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What you need to know about monkeypox now

Ms Tan Lee Lian said her disease might have gone unnoticed for longer, had she not decided to undergo a full body health screening.
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Young mother of twins shocked by cervical cancer diagnosis

MOH will step up local surveillance efforts and continue monitoring the spread of BA.4 and BA.5 in Singapore.
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New Omicron sub variants are no cause for undue alarm: Experts

    Experts say going back to the office is not something to be feared as long as people do so with an open mind.
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    Return to the office: How to deal with bad bosses and 'social rust'

    The new vaccine by Novavax will start to be administered from May 18, 2022.
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    Eligible ones can book appointments for Nuvaxovid vaccine

    A team of medical experts said Shanghai's vital role in the national economy made lockdown unavoidable.
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    China's zero-Covid strategy buys time to improve vax rates

    Similar to a vending machine, the SMARTVacc allows nurses to select from different types of vaccines for patients.
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    New polyclinic to pilot automated vaccine management system

    J&J is one of the three vaccines in use in the United States.
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    US limits use of J&J's Covid-19 vaccine on blood clot risks

    The findings should reinforce the importance of inoculations and booster shots, experts said.
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    Omicron as severe as other Covid-19 variants: US study

    Crowds of people walk on the south bank of the River Thames in London, on April 15, 2022.
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    WHO: Less testing makes us blind on Covid-19 transmission

    Grieving for a baby who’s suddenly gone is hard, but it is possible to find non-judgemental help in Singapore.
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    Why it's so hard to talk about stillbirth in S'pore

    Those aged 60 and above who would like to receive their second booster can walk into any vaccination centre offering mRNA vaccines.
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    People aged 60 to 79 can take second booster if they want

    Ms Diane Wattrelos, 31, has had 12 surgical operations and tried all kinds of treatments to alleviate the agony.
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    One woman's war against the pain of 'suicide headaches'

    Singapore will still need bit more time before Covid-19 can truly be endemic.
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    S'pore in good place in Covid-19 fight: Experts

    Last November, HSA had warned against claims that Lianhua Qingwen products could be used to prevent or treat Covid-19.
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    Trial underway here on use of Lianhua Qingwen TCM pill

    Researchers face challenges in developing a treatment for dengue.
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    3 reasons why there is still no universal vaccine for dengue