Poor eyesight may cause a poorer quality of life than suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity and hypertension, according to a study conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Eye Research Institute. The study combined data from three population-based eye studies and found that for every 100,000 people inRead more
Study highlights impact of eye problems, at a glance Read More »
A local study of 63,000 Singaporean Chinese has found that Omega-3 fatty acids in seafood and nuts are beneficial in reducing the mortality risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, led by Professor Koh Woon Puay from the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health found that the 25% of the study
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts reduces cardiovascular mortality Read More »
Many of us spend at least 8 hours at the office, so how can you ensure that you stay healthy and safe at a sedentary environment like the workplace? 938LIVE’s Need to Know speaks to Professor Chia Kee Seng, Dean, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Chairman of the Workplace Health Committee at
How can you stay safe and healthy at the workplace? Read More »
7 May 2014 marked the first day of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Conference 2014, held in conjunction with the launch of the National Workplace Safety and Health Campaign for this year. The conference saw regional workplace safety and health professionals and stakeholders, businesses and organisations convene to share and learn about how
The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is pleased to announce that Professor Saw Seang Mei has made it to the list of the world’s 100 most influential people in ophthalmology. In addition to Prof Saw, Singapore saw two other eye doctors make the top 100 list, including Professor Donald Tan from the Singapore National Eye
Professor Saw Seang Mei makes the list of 100 most influential people in ophthalmology Read More »
The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health is pleased to announce that two of our colleagues were awarded at the recent Stars@NUHS Awards. Assistant Professor Alex Cook received the NUS Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) AY2012/2013 in recognition of his many contributions and commitment to teaching excellence at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health in
SSHSPH Awardees at the Stars@NUHS Awards Read More »
Regular consumption of vegetables, fruit and soy can reduce the risk of lower hip fracture among Singaporean Chinese by more than three times, according to a study on the dietary and lifestyle habits of 63,000 Chinese Singaporeans over the last 15 years. Lead researcher of the study, Associate Professor Koh Woon Puay from the Saw Swee Hock
Regular vegetables, fruit and soy consumption can lower hip fracture risk Read More »
Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day may help sufferers of liver cirrhosis reduce the chance of dying by 66 per cent, according to a study on the dietary and lifestyle habits of 63,000 Chinese Singaporeans over 15 years. However, the study found that only patients with cirrhosis that had been caused by
Coffee consumption can reduce mortality risk from liver cirrhosis Read More »
Monetary incentives have been used numerous times in weight-loss programmes or campaigns, such as in the case of the Health Promotion Board’s recent “1 Million Kg Challenge”, where participants can win prizes such as shopping vouchers, vacation packages and a car. A study conducted by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical aims to find our if getting participants
Do monetary incentives really help people lose weight? Read More »
Stroke patients may be able to recover at home soon, thanks to rehabilitation sessions via “teleconference”, which allow therapists to monitor their progress remotely. A team from the National University of Singapore has started conducting clinical trials, during which iPads are used to guide patients through exercises on videos, with data captured on motion sensors.
Tele-rehabilitation will ease stroke patients’ recovery Read More »