Local Health Policy: Singapore will introduce earlier palliative care for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, with a S$9m programme aiming to reach 5,260 patients over four years and support not just medical needs but emotional and psychological well-being. Workplace Health: A Singapore-linked study finds night-shift work is associated with small brain volume losses in key areas tied to sleep and symptoms; stopping shifts may partially recover changes over about 2.5 years. Medical Breakthrough: A late-stage trial reports bepirovirsen may achieve a functional cure in about one in five people with long-term hepatitis B, potentially reducing the need for daily antivirals. Public Safety: Road-safety concerns are rising as multiple recent accidents in Singapore led to injuries and at least one death, with a poll showing only 61% of residents feel roads are safe. Digital Parenting: Singapore launches a national drive to help families manage children’s screen time and support healthier digital habits. Health Tech & Data: Singapore researchers also report progress on continuous glucose monitoring use in type 2 diabetes, weighing where expanded use could fit. Global Health Watch: Google’s plan to release up to 32 million lab-bred mosquitoes in Florida and California is under EPA review, with public comments due 5 June.