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SG sees narrowing male-female gap in lung cancer incidence

10 Apr 2026 by

Singapore is seeing a shift in the incidence of lung cancer, with rising cases among women, including those who are younger and nonsmokers, according to local research.

SG sees narrowing male-female gap in lung cancer incidence

10 Apr 2026

FA-fortified iodized salt improves folate status of nonpregnant women

10 Apr 2026

Folic acid (FA) fortification of iodized salt results in improvements in women’s folate status, which then lowers the risk of neural tube defect (NTD)-affected pregnancies, a study has shown.

FA-fortified iodized salt improves folate status of nonpregnant women

10 Apr 2026

Men, older adults carry highest CVD burden, says study

10 Apr 2026 by

A China study has found a substantial incident burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population, with the highest prevalence seen among males and older adults. Geographic disparities and seasonal variations in CVD incidence have also been observed.

Men, older adults carry highest CVD burden, says study

10 Apr 2026

Anthocyanin may reverse IGT by improving insulin sensitivity

10 Apr 2026

Supplementation with anthocyanin improves insulin sensitivity, which could then significantly reverse impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), reports a study.

Anthocyanin may reverse IGT by improving insulin sensitivity

10 Apr 2026

No link between methylphenidate use and psychosis risk among children with ADHD

10 Apr 2026

The use of methylphenidate in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not contribute to an increased risk of nonaffective psychosis and may even confer protection against the risk, according to a study.

No link between methylphenidate use and psychosis risk among children with ADHD

10 Apr 2026

HK-Chinese model predicts 10-year ASCVD risk in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

10 Apr 2026 by

A Hong Kong–Chinese (HK-Chinese) model achieves satisfactory accuracy in predicting 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk in Chinese patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, according to a population-based cohort study.

HK-Chinese model predicts 10-year ASCVD risk in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

10 Apr 2026

Meta-analysis: Plant-based foods, fish serve up cognitive benefits for the Chinese

09 Apr 2026 by

Eating vegetables, fruits, fish, and plant-based foods helps enhance brain function and lower the risk of cognitive impairment and decline in Chinese populations, including those from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Meta-analysis: Plant-based foods, fish serve up cognitive benefits for the Chinese

09 Apr 2026

Varenicline shows promise in vaping cessation

09 Apr 2026 by

People who wish to quit vaping may find success with the help of varenicline, which has been found in a recent study to result in numerically higher abstinence rates relative to placebo.

Varenicline shows promise in vaping cessation

09 Apr 2026

Clopidogrel vs aspirin maintenance post-PCI with DES: Which reigns better?

09 Apr 2026 by

Results from the 10-year follow-up of the HOST-EXAM* trial favour clopidogrel over aspirin as chronic maintenance therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a drug-eluting stent (DES).

Clopidogrel vs aspirin maintenance post-PCI with DES: Which reigns better?

09 Apr 2026

CDI linked to adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer

09 Apr 2026

For hospitalized cancer patients, contracting Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) contributes to a substantial increase in mortality and healthcare resource use, according to a cross-sectional study.

CDI linked to adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer

09 Apr 2026

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SG sees narrowing male-female gap in lung cancer incidence

SG sees narrowing male-female gap in lung cancer incidence

FA-fortified iodized salt improves folate status of nonpregnant women

FA-fortified iodized salt improves folate status of nonpregnant women

Men, older adults carry highest CVD burden, says study

Men, older adults carry highest CVD burden, says study

Anthocyanin may reverse IGT by improving insulin sensitivity

Anthocyanin may reverse IGT by improving insulin sensitivity

No link between methylphenidate use and psychosis risk among children with ADHD

No link between methylphenidate use and psychosis risk among children with ADHD

HK-Chinese model predicts 10-year ASCVD risk in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

HK-Chinese model predicts 10-year ASCVD risk in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

Meta-analysis: Plant-based foods, fish serve up cognitive benefits for the Chinese

Meta-analysis: Plant-based foods, fish serve up cognitive benefits for the Chinese

Varenicline shows promise in vaping cessation

Varenicline shows promise in vaping cessation

Clopidogrel vs aspirin maintenance post-PCI with DES: Which reigns better?

Clopidogrel vs aspirin maintenance post-PCI with DES: Which reigns better?

CDI linked to adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer

CDI linked to adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients with cancer