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HEALTH2d agoSingapore is open to chemical castration, but what are ethical, health concerns?Singapore’s openness to chemical castration for sex offenders has cast light on the ethical questions surrounding the treatment, with the discussion centred on whether it would fill any gap left by existing legislation. Experts point to how safeguards would be set regarding who receives the treatment, the duration of the process and if resulting medical consequences would be proportional to the offence. The debate comes after Senior Minister and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam’s written...South China Morning Post

HEALTHAug 18Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strengthParkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and jumping off platforms.France 24 [en]

HEALTHJul 25Singapore must grow longevity economy without driving up healthcare costs : Ong Ye KungA Singaporean official states that the nation needs to develop its longevity economy without increasing healthcare costs. This highlights a policy challenge in balancing economic growth with public health affordability.straitstimes.com · Singapore

HEALTHJul 10Who cares for Singapore’s carers? Recent deaths highlight urgent need to tackle burnoutWhen Karasi Chandramogan’s father died four years ago, the 35-year-old Singaporean was left with the overwhelming responsibility of being the sole carer for her brother, who has autism, and mother, an amputee. “Me and my dad were a tag team,” the freelance behavioural therapist said. “When he passed on, I couldn’t mourn too much because I had to handle the funeral situation as well as my mum and brother.” She recalled an incident in April, when her brother, Bala, suffered seizures during lunch....South China Morning Post

HEALTHJun 20Emergency doctor in Singapore warns of risk to road users amid reports of accidents involving drug abuse - The StarEmergency doctor in Singapore warns of risk to road users amid reports of accidents involving drug abuse The Stargoogle · singapore