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Think recreational gambling is harmless? Don’t bet on it. The thrill, excitement and anticipation of striking the slot machine jackpot at casinos can be addictive, especially to elderly gamblers, explains Adjunct Associate Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, and director of Institute of Mental Health’s research division, Mythily Subramaniam. Media Coverage: The irresistible lureRead more

The Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research (CIDER) recently hosted a lunch symposium on 21 July 2017 at the 12th annual Public Health and Occupational Medicine (PHOM) Conference featuring invited speakers, Drs I Nyoman Kandun (Indonesia) and Do Thuy Trang (Vietnam). The event aimed to update participants on regional surveillance systems and initiatives to prevent, detect

Recent research suggests three cups of coffee a day keeps the doctor away. Assoc Prof Rob M van Dam evaluates this theory as well as examines the benefits and concerns surrounding coffee. Media Coverage: Coffee, a healthy drink or an unhealthy addiction?, Channel NewsAsia, 27 July 2017 Is Coffee Good For You?, The New York Times, 13

Our heartiest congratulations to Professor David Koh, who was awarded the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the College of Public Health & Occupational Physicians (CPHOP), Academy of Medicine, Singapore! He received the award from guest of honour, Dr Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Transport, at the 12th annual

The NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) co-organised the NUS-MIT Healthcare Analytics Symposium and Datathon 2017 on 30 June – 2 July 2017 with Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Singapore as their industrial collaborator. Held for the first time in Singapore, the event gathered over 200

Are all Japanese dishes equally healthy? Dr Mary Chong gives us the lowdown on what constitutes a healthy meal, and tips on making your next dining out experience a more nutritious one. Media coverage: 少而多 日料健康吃法, 早报现在/zbNOW, 13 July 2017

Although the number of adults smoking in Singapore fell progressively from 23 per cent in 1977 to 13.3 per cent in 2013, it has hit that plateau ever since. In support of the National Environment Agency’s recent announcement of a smoking ban taking place in Orchard Road next year, with smoking restricted to only allowed

It was a memorable and joyous occasion for the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) Class of 2017 as they marked a significant milestone in their public health journey at the SSHSPH Commencement Ceremony on 7 July 2017. Held at the University Cultural Centre, 40 Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of

“A shift in mindsets of parents, employers and the private sector (is) needed to tackle the pressing problem of overweight and obesity in Singapore,” says Dean, Professor Chia Kee Seng, following the release of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) recent report, “Tackling obesity in ASEAN: Prevalence, impact and guidance on interventions” in Singapore on 1 June

Join us as the NUS S_W SWEE H_CK SCH_ _L _F PU_LIC HE_LTH supports the Singapore Red Cross’s Blood Donor Recruitment Programme’s Missing Type Campaign, happening from 04 to 09 July, 2017, to help raise awareness of the importance of blood donation in Singapore. Every day, more than 350 bags of blood are needed to