AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCancer & Exercise Research: Duke-NUS researchers report that healthy muscle releases extracellular vesicles carrying miR-7a-5p, which can slow tumour growth in lab models, while aged muscle loses this cancer-fighting ability—suggesting exercise may help restore it. Haze & Respiratory Health: Singapore and neighbours are warned to brace for “severe” transboundary haze later this year, with MOH advising eye/nose/throat irritation expectations and recommending N95 masks for extended outdoor time. Public Health Watch: A new U.S. COVID “Nimbus” variant is driving rising emergency visits in multiple states, though severe illness rates in vaccinated, healthy adults appear similar to recent Omicron strains. Local Wellness & Community: A two-year AVS pilot will let approved cat fosterers keep up to six cats in HDB flats (up from two), easing pressure on volunteers caring for sick/injured cats. Sports & Recovery: SportSG and partners will adjust public tennis court booking to improve availability after community complaints about peak-hour access. Healthy Ageing in Action: Singapore’s senior e-sports team SQUAD2X2 is finding social connection and support through competitive play.
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