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Short and irregular weekday sleep disrupts glucose regulation even after weekend sleep recovery, NUS Medicine study reveals
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have found that insufficient weekday sleep significantly disrupts glucose metabolism even when weekend sleep is extended.
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NUS Medicine Infectious Diseases researcher Dr Mo Yin receives L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2025
Dr Mo Yin, from the Infectious Diseases Translational Research Programme (TRP) at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, has been awarded the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2025 (Singapore). The recognition includes an endowment of SGD 10,000 to support her research on the “silent pandemic” of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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New NUS Medicine research facility looks to slow down ageing
A new facility for clinical trials looking into healthy ageing and the prevention of age-related diseases has opened at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
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Middle-age muscle loss is real and why hitting 40 means upping your protein game
Chances are, you're not eating enough protein in your middle-age years to slow down age-related, muscle-wasting sarcopenia. But how much protein is enough and can you rely on protein powders and protein-enhanced foods?
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NUS and UM celebrate shared origins and close ties through golf, academic symposium
Sixty-three years after their formal separation, NUS and Universiti Malaya (UM) continue to honour their shared origins and enduring relationship.
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Unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue – doctors reveal cancer warning signs you shouldn't ignore
These could be more than everyday ailments. Oncologists explain what other symptoms to watch out for, when to act and how to stay proactive without panicking.
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Celebrating 120 years of NUS Medicine and NUS
On 3 July 2025, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) celebrated a historic milestone of 120 years of excellence in education, research, and service at the NUS120 Gala Dinner, held at the Sands Grand Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands Expo.
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NUS Medicine's focus on research leads to better patient care, raises school's standing globally
Research is a very important facet of working at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and almost every member of its faculty is involved in scientific or clinical studies.
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New S$130 million national research initiative to enhance Singapore's strategic research capabilities in RNA biology and its applications
A new national programme that aims to position Singapore at the forefront of advancements in RNA science and applications was officially launched on 24 March 2025.
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Baseline Study for Health District @ Queenstown unveils key insights on residents' well-being
NUS study highlights the need for stronger social connections, trust and cohesion in a holistic approach to healthy longevity.
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Prof Ashok Venkitaraman elected as Fellow of prestigious AACR Academy
Professor Ashok Venkitaraman has been elected to the 2025 class of Fellows of the prestigious American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy.
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New centre at NUS to strengthen Singapore's pandemic, infectious diseases preparedness
A new centre has been launched to ensure Singapore is better prepared for and able to detect and respond to pandemics and infectious disease outbreaks.
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KMN 2025: How Short-course antibiotics show efficient in opposition to ventilator-associated pneumonia
Antibiotic overuse is a key driver within the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a serious world well being disaster.
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Naps can help improve your cognition. Here's how to take a better nap.
Learn how even a speedy 10-minute nap can have profound effects on our cognition and mood in addition to alleviating afternoon slumps.
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NUS Medicine Research Reveals Brain Connectome Phenotype Associated with Cerebrovascular Disease as a Predictor of Cognitive Decline
This pivotal study, spearheaded by Associate Professor Juan Helen Zhou and published in the esteemed journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, uncovers intricate details regarding the brain's functional connectivity and how it is disrupted by Co-occurring cerebrovascular conditions alongside Alzheimer's pathology
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Is HMPV a Covid-Like Threat Or Not?
Imagine this: Your child comes home from school with what seems like a routine cough. A few days later, it spirals into something more severe - fever, difficulty breathing, and sleepless nights. You rush to the doctor, fearing it's RSV or the flu, but the test comes back negative. The culprit? A lesser-known virus making waves: human metapneumovirus (HMPV).
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NUS Medicine and research partners to collaborate on prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Singapore
This agreement marks a significant step forward in exploring new directions and strategies in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, opening a new chapter in scientific research collaboration among the four institutions.
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