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Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.

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Cancer: the hidden hazard in India’s construction industry

Construction work has been linked to many types of cancer. But more research is needed to understand what causes these conditions and how to best prevent them.

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This is why your insurance premiums keep going up

Premiums for car, home and home contents insurance have been on the rise — and for many households, they’re contributing to cost of living stress.

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Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Malaysia’s elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.

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Anchored by debt: When cancer holds families hostage

Cancer puts a huge financial burden on families. Programmes to help cope with the cost can only help patients and their loved ones.

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Breast cancer can bring financial ruin in India

Lowering the screening age, increasing health awareness and improving access to screening services can improve breast cancer outcomes for poor women.

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Bridging the fertility care gap in India

To make infertility care widely accessible, services for basic infertility investigations can be integrated into existing reproductive health facilities.

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How Japan and Italy look after their elderly

Japan and Italy are tackling their ageing populations with similar yet distinct policies. But there are still some grey areas.

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It’s time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state

Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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Why life is about to get better for patients with rare diseases

‘Rare’ diseases are anything but. And with cheaper DNA sequencing, patients’ lives will be transformed.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Asbestos: Singapore’s toxic past is catching up with it

Cancer: the hidden hazard in India’s construction industry

This is why your insurance premiums keep going up

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Anchored by debt: When cancer holds families hostage

Breast cancer can bring financial ruin in India

Bridging the fertility care gap in India

How Japan and Italy look after their elderly

Why life is about to get better for patients with rare diseases

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