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The smoking prevalence in Singapore has dropped significantly from 20 per cent in 1984 to 13.3 per cent in 2013. However, it has plateaued over the last 10 years, indicating that the proportion of new smokers has gone up to ‘replace’ those who have died from or quit smoking. This means more aggressive efforts areRead more

A recent study led by Professor Tai E Shyong and Assistant Professor Dr Sim Xueling, along with other researchers, has discovered, for the first time in Asians, the PCSK9 gene that affects cholesterol. The gene had only been identified in Europeans until now. Analysing nearly 69,500 individuals from 6 countries (Philippines, Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore),

Following an anonymous donation of $15,000 to the School this year, the Lee Hin Peng Medal was established in recognition of Emeritus Professor Lee Hin Peng’s stellar achievements and contributions to public health in Singapore and the region. With effect from this semester, the university-level medal will be awarded annually to a graduating student from the Master

In collaboration with the School and Mediacorp, the Tampines Group Representation Constituency engaged its residents at the ‘Eat Healthy, Live Healthy’ talk-show held at Our Tampines Hub on 20 September 2017. Professor Teo Yik Ying, Vice Dean (Research), and Dr Mary Chong were featured as panellists, together with Mr Desmond Choo, Mayor of the North East Community Development

“In order to fully realise the potential of the influenza vaccine – a life-saving innovation, people need to be willing to take it.” Vaccines play a vital role in healthcare, but take-up rates are far from ideal. Dr Heidi Larson, professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), and Dr Neisha Sundaram, research

Achieving less than one workplace fatality per 100,000 workers requires Singapore to look beyond Vision Zero, an approach which appears to focus predominantly on tackling workplace safety hazards and, at most, occupational and work-related diseases. To make this goal a reality, Singapore needs to widen its perspective and recognise that the prevention and management of

With more than 480 fast food outlets in Singapore, it is no wonder that Singaporeans are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out. In fact, fast food sales have increased by seven per cent over the last year. A study by Associate Professor Rob van Dam and Dr Salome Rebello, along with the NUS Yong Loo Lin School

For Asians, just looking at Body Mass Index (BMI) levels is not a good enough measure of obesity. Compared to our Caucasian counterparts, Asians tend to store fat around our internal organs. Because of this, it may not be obvious if we are at risk of diabetes because we have BMI levels in the ‘normal’

Ensuring well-being and zero fatalities at the workplace requires more than just the Safety component — Workplace Safety and Health has three: Work, Safety and Health. We have safety measures set up, says Associate Professor Chia Sin Eng, Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), although sometimes people may not follow precautions and put themselves and others in danger’s

What role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in healthcare and public health? Assistant Prof ‘Morning’ Feng Mengling and Dr Ngiam Kee Yuan, Deputy CIO of the National University Health System, share how AI can help doctors and nurses take better care of their patients. By managing big data and information flows, AI can help improve diagnoses,