Singapore Health News API

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            "title": "Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally",
            "description": "Scientists are warning that a little-known group of microbes called free-living amoebae may pose a growing global health threat. Found in soil and water, some species can survive extreme heat, chlorine, and even modern water systems—conditions that kill most germs. One infamous example, the “brain-eating amoeba,” can cause deadly infections after contaminated water enters the nose. Even more concerning, these amoebae can act as hiding places for dangerous bacteria and viruses, helping them evade disinfection and spread.",
            "content": "Amoebae are single celled organisms that naturally occur in soil and water. Most are harmless, but certain species can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease. One of the best-known examples is Naegleria fowleri (often referred to as the brain eatin... [1779 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260124003856.htm",
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            "title": "Virologist warns of Nipah virus risk from bats",
            "description": "Thailand is at risk from the Nipah virus because it is carried by fruit bats, which are found nationwide, according to prominent virologist Yong Poovorawan.",
            "content": "Thailand is at risk from the Nipah virus because it is carried by fruit bats, which are found nationwide, according to prominent virologist Yong Poovorawan.\nProf Dr Yong, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn Universi... [2371 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3182858/virologist-warns-of-nipah-virus-risk-from-bats",
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            "title": "Explainer | Worth the weight? What Hongkongers should know about slimming injections",
            "description": "Department of Health says prescription-only injections can only be sold in pharmacies under supervision of registered pharmacists.",
            "content": "Weight-loss injections have fallen under the spotlight in Hong Kong after the Post discovered over-the-counter sellers operating locally, and a recent study found that nearly one in two residents was overweight or obese.\nThe Post’s investigation foun... [997 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341137/worth-weight-what-hongkongers-should-know-about-slimming-injections",
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                "name": "South China Morning Post",
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