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CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
GP operators raise concerns over high bids potentially spiking rental prices
GP operators have raised concerns that a monthly rental bid of over S$52,000 for a Tampines lot could spur their own landlords to increase prices. Doctors and one industry group representing more than 700 small businesses are calling for rental lease reforms so that healthcare costs do not surge for patients. Sabrina Ng reports.
CNA
29-05-2025
- General
- CNA
TTSH senior consultant Puah Ser Hon on the health risks associated with vaping
Research into the ills of vaping continues to turn up alarming information. In Singapore, those as young as 12 years old have been found with e-vaporisers on them. Some of the chemicals contained within a vape include nicotine, cancer-causing agents like formaldehyde, and metal nanoparticles such as tin, lead or nickel. Sabrina Ng takes a closer look at just how harmful the illegal habit can be, while Adjunct Assoc Prof Puah Ser Hon from the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital shared more about the health risks associated with vaping.
CNA
25-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
Dengue-related deaths, cases reported down in year so far
Dengue related deaths and cases reported in the first few months of this year have decreased compared to around the same period in 2024. There were two deaths due to local dengue infection reported as of mid-May, compared to 13 for the first half of last year. But as Singapore enters the traditional peak dengue season, the National Environment Agency is urging continued vigilance. Sabrina Ng reports.
CNA
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Countdown begins to World Para Swimming Championships with community swim
Singaporeans can join in the countdown to September's World Para Swimming Championships by clocking 100,000 laps of the pool together. The community swim is meant to celebrate Singapore's hosting of the major meet, the first time it is being held in Asia. Some 60 swimmers clocked 100 laps together on Saturday morning (May 24) to kick off the campaign. Sabrina Ng with the reporting.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
HFMD cases rise, some preschools take precautions
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease reached a three-year high in the first week of May. This is according to data from the Health Ministry. Amid the rise, two major preschool chains say they are taking precautions to protect their students from being infected. Sabrina Ng finds out what is driving this increase.
