Individuals with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can safely observe fasting during Ramadan by following specific guidelines. This allows them to manage their condition effectively, despite health concerns in Islam that make fasting not mandatory for those whose health prevents it.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1983830/fasting-with-gerd-6-simple-steps-to-a-comfortable-ramadanReese Witherspoon has spoken publicly about her experience with postpartum depression after giving birth to two of her three children, including daughter Luna in 2016. According to the CDC, one in eight women in the US report experiencing symptoms of depression after childbirth, which can include severe mood swings, excessive crying, and difficulty bonding with their newborn baby.
https://www.insider.com/ashley-tisdale-motherhood-postpartum-depression-pregnancy-second-child-ppd-2025-3Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling his commitment to women-led development and governance. She described her assumption of the top post as a surprise, likening herself to the heroine from the Bollywood movie "Nayak". Gupta also promised to clean the Yamuna River within three years, stating that people would no longer have to leave Delhi in winter due to pollution.
https://indiatoday.in/india/story/feel-like-nayak-picture-ki-naayika-rekha-gupta-on-becoming-delhi-chief-minister-2690170-2025-03-07A researcher suggests using phone features that track screen time to help users limit their social media use, coinciding with the Global Day of Unplugging on March 7-8, where people are encouraged to stay tech-free for 24 hours.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/07/health/common-habit-that-proves-youre-addicted-to-your-phone/Ruby Wax has sparked concern among fans after posting a photo from a hospital bed, where she is promoting her latest book discussing mental health. This is not the first time Ruby has been open about her struggles with depression, having previously shared that it made thoughts "so agonising it's hard to stay alive". Her recent post comes after she was seen enjoying activities such as cold water therapy and aerial yoga, but this time she appears to be in a hospital setting. Fans have sent their well wishes, with many expressing concern for her wellbeing.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14472815/Ruby-Wax-sparks-concern-fans-hospital.htmlThe Ministry of Health (MOH) is reviewing advertising controls for allied health professionals such as clinical psychologists and speech therapists, as well as traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, to ensure the accuracy of their advertisements. This move aligns with the Healthcare Services Act's requirements on content and media. Additionally, MOH will formally recognize family medicine as a medical specialty in Singapore, following countries like Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. The ministry also plans to expand healthcare delivery for an ageing population by adapting workforce roles, including integrating care teams led by principal doctors who can coordinate cross-specialty issues. This is expected to reduce patient referrals and hospital visits. Furthermore, MOH will increase hospital capacity by 2,800 beds from now to 2030, with the addition of new hospitals and polyclinics, including seven new polyclinics in Bidadari, Kaki Bukit, Serangoon, Tengah, Yew Tee, Bishan, and Taman Jurong.
https://channelnewsasia.com/singapore/advertising-restrictions-healthcare-professionals-be-reviewed-4984896Researchers at the National Cancer Centre Singapore, led by a team including members from Duke-NUS Medical School, KK Women and Children's Hospital, A*STAR's Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN), the University of Southampton and the Alan Turing Institute, have discovered how cancer evades the immune system and spreads throughout the body. This potentially harmful trait has been investigated in order to find ways to disable it.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/researchers-discover-how-cancer-evades-immune-system-detection-spreads/The MediSave withdrawal limit for outpatient treatments in Singapore will be increased, with MRI and CT scan limits doubling to S$600 starting next year. This change is expected to benefit over half a million patients, according to reports by Sabrina Ng.
https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/medisave-withdrawal-limits-be-raised-some-outpatient-bills-4985916People who have poor sleep are more likely to experience mental health problems, and vice versa. This relationship is particularly evident during the transition from standard time to daylight saving time, when there is a higher incidence of anxiety and depression. To mitigate these effects, taking proactive steps can help the body adjust to the change.
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