MHA clarifies proposal to give police more power to apprehend mentally ill suspects; mental health experts concerned
SINGAPORE — A move to set out the powers of police officers to apprehend suspects with mental disorders has stirred up an intense debate, with mental health experts especially concerned that the proposed changes could lead to more wrongful apprehensions and deepen stigma.
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Explainer: Why is Japan experiencing a surge in deadly strep throat infections and will Singapore be affected?
SINGAPORE — Japan's health authorities have warned of a surge in patients infected with a rare but potentially deadly type of strep throat infection.
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What toddlers can teach us about happiness and well-being
NEW YORK — When it comes to happiness and living well, we can learn a lot from toddlers. Dr Hasan Merali, an associate professor of pediatrics at McMaster University and a pediatric emergency room physician, has treated thousands of patients between the ages of 1 and 5.
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Get your hands on these discounted Lego and Pokémon building sets and unleash your imagination.
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The Dutchman who rides a penny-farthing in Singapore
Meet Rembrandt Struijk, the Dutchman who has been attracting attention with his 140-year-old penny-farthing in Singapore. Read more here. Video: Nuria Ling/TODAY
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