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What makes Indonesian cat poop coffee the healthiest brew in the world?

August 16, 2019

Despite its hefty price tag, Indonesian kopi luwak or better known as cat poop coffee is causing a stir worldwide. But what is seen as the ultimate luxury...

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When thermometers get smart

August 9, 2019

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Smart thermometers have taken temperature reading to the next level. Here are top five, clinically-approved smart thermometers that are changing the way the...

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Why more and more Japanese doctors are committing suicide?

August 9, 2019

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An increasing number of suicides due to overwork among medical practitioners in Japan brings the brutal reality of their unhealthy working conditions to the...

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Asia – the global giant in medical tourism

August 9, 2019

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From sun, sea, sand to now surgery! What makes Asia the hot favourite among foreign medical tourists? Let’s take a look. Over the past decade, Asia has become...

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Digital health in Asia: What does the future hold?

August 2, 2019

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In 2018, Asia attracted a whopping investment of $6.3 billion in digital health, making it the second-largest digital health ecosystem in the world, after the...

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India and China bridging the healthcare gap in Afghanistan

August 2, 2019

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Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for war-ravaged Afghanistan. In the 10 years since U.S. troops went into Afghanistan to fight the Taliban, the...

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Can facial yoga reverse signs of ageing?

August 2, 2019

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Travelling in Singapore is always a smooth breeze. While commuting via MRT on one of my earlier trips to the city, I found myself entranced, watching a woman...

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Top 10 Women Leaders in Healthcare

August 2, 2019

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Over the past decade, a lot has changed in the healthcare sector especially, with some powerful women heading the most powerful positions in the different...

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Wearable health tech: Top 5 devices

July 26, 2019

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It’s the age of wearable tech. And the healthcare spend in wearables, according to industry research, will touch $60 billion by 2023. Although the concept was...

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5 Ways Stress Is Messing With Your Skin

July 26, 2019

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Chronic stress can drive your skin haywire. Here’s how the skin reflects stress and practical ways to calm it. Our skin has a way of reacting to internal and...