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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
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YAHOO POLL: Zika cases detected in Woodlands – are you concerned?
Two local Zika cases have been confirmed in Woodlands Street 11 and Street 32, according to a joint update by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) on 19 June. The results of NEA's tests and mosquito surveillance also revealed persistent Zika virus signals, which suggest this is an area with likely Zika transmission. It was reported by The Straits Times that the Zika virus has been found in wastewater or mosquito samples collected in the vicinity of the reported cases. The Zika virus is spread through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito which also carries the dengue and chikungunya viruses. The symptoms of Zika and dengue are similar, but the viruses can be differentiated by virological tests. Other polls YAHOO POLL: Are you happy with the civil servants mid-year bonus? YAHOO POLL: Did you manage to rebook your affected Jetstar Asia flight? YAHOO POLL: Do you think getting Botox is safe? This virus is particularly dangerous for pregnant women as unborn babies are at greatest risk should they get infected. Between 1 per cent and 10 per cent of women infected during pregnancy give birth to babies with birth defects. The most common defect is microcephaly where the baby is born with a much smaller head and often a smaller brain that might not have developed properly. Other birth defects include difficulty swallowing, hearing loss, and vision problems and seizures. There is no known cure for the Zika virus, but symptoms of the infection can be treated. While there are no Zika clusters in Singapore as of 19 June, based on a check on the NEA website, with the latest Zika case confirmed on 11 June, we want to hear from you – Are you concerned about the Zika virus in Singapore? Related: Zika cases detected in Woodlands: What you need to know about the virus This popular US destination has the first confirmed Zika virus case in 6 years SoCal officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease – with promising results
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Do you think getting Botox is safe?
There are a growing number of young Singaporeans (in their 20s and 30s) who are getting injectables to improve their facial appearances, according to a recent report by The Straits Times (ST). Despite the risks of such cosmetic enhancements and the unnatural appearance seen in Hollywood celebrities who have undergone such treatments, dermatologists and aestheticians have noted an increase of between 10 and 20 per cent in the number of young people in Singapore who use injectables for cosmetic reasons since 2020. Aside from incorrect techniques or over-treatment, some of the side effects include a loss of muscle and decrease in their strength, reduced effectiveness over time, and even addiction or over-reliance on injectables. These treatments aren't permanent and injections are administered quarterly or yearly, with the frequency depending on the kind of treatment sought. Other polls YAHOO POLL: Would you date someone shorter than you? YAHOO POLL: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement? YAHOO POLL: Are exclusive concerts the way to go for Singapore tourism right now? For younger patients, Botox isn't about melting wrinkles and frown lines, or to 'freeze' the ageing process. They're also using it to tweak their appearances. A patient who underwent the treatment told ST that after getting the Botox and fillers, "the results were so good that I wanted to try more procedures". So, we want to hear from you – Do you think that getting Botox is safe? Related: I'm in my 40s. Is it too late to try Botox? Cosmetic procedures are more accessible – and less taboo – than ever before. Younger women are going along for the ride. Study finds deceptively simple solution to attractiveness beats botox
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Would you date someone shorter than you?
Match Group CEO Spencer Rascoff took over in February and he's vowed to make major changes to Tinder to make it more appealing to Gen Z who associate it with hook-up culture. Rascoff may be working to change that reputation but the app is currently testing a pretty superficial feature: height. Users started noticing a height 'filter' in the app last month. Then the news really blew up on the internet when a Redditor posted about it on 29 May. Short men were not happy. "It's over for short men. What are they going to do now?' one person wrote on social media platform X. Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Do you agree with US defence chief's comparison of Donald Trump and Lee Kuan Yew? YAHOO POLL: Are exclusive concerts the way to go for Singapore tourism right now? YAHOO POLL: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement? However, the feature is for premium users at the moment and is being positioned as a paid suggestion for the algorithm rather than a tool to completely block users of a certain height. 'We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users – and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus,' a Tinder spokesperson said. Height discrimination is real on dating apps but it actually works both ways. A study found that short men routinely add a few inches to their height in their profiles to make themselves more appealing while a 5 ft 4 woman gets 60 more contacts each year than a 6ft woman. So we want to know: Would you date someone shorter than you? Related Match Group CEO says Gen Z is different and he's making drastic changes to Tinder to keep up Tinder is testing a height preference, putting an end to short king spring Oh God. They added a height filter. Tinder trials divisive new height filter for premium users The Big Lies People Tell In Online Dating
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement?
Malaysia announced this week that they will finally start cracking down and enforcing their much talked about Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system. Singapore-registered vehicles must have completed the application and activated the RFID tag, which is being used to match your vehicle to the permit, before entering Malaysia by land from 1 July. Drivers without a valid VEP risk incurring a RM300 (S$91) fine. Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Have you used an automated bot before? YAHOO POLL: Do you agree with US defence chief's comparison of Donald Trump and Lee Kuan Yew? YAHOO POLL: Are exclusive concerts the way to go for Singapore tourism right now? As of June this year, 194,507 RFID tags have been installed and activated, according to estimates by the Malaysian government. The country's Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there are some 36,000 Singaporean cars yet to install the tags. If you're still keen on those long weekend trips to Malaysia but feel like the VEP is a hassle, there are other options to get there. And soon it will become much easier to travel between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur with the August 2025 launch of the Electric Train Service (ETS). But July comes before August, so we want to know: Have you completed Malaysia's VEP requirement? Related Loke: VEP enforcement for Singapore vehicles to start July 1, JPJ to issue summonses How to ensure my car is VEP-ready for entry into Malaysia before July 1 Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for Driving to Malaysia The Ultimate Guide to KTM Ticket Prices, Train Schedule, and More (2025) KL to JB ETS launches Aug 2025 — a new era for Singapore-Malaysia travel
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YAHOO POLL: Have you ever fallen for a scam?
Singaporeans lost a record $1.1 billion to scams last year. The amount marks an increase of 70.6% from $651.8 million in 2023, according to a report by the Singapore Police Force (SPF). Other polls: YAHOO POLL: Do you support harsher punishments for animal abusers? YAHOO POLL: When in the day is best to take a shower? YAHOO POLL: Have you used an automated bot before? Worryingly, it seems many of us are still falling prey to scammers in 2025 despite the best efforts from law enforcement, government agencies and banks to keep us educated on the types of scams commonly used. This week it was reported that about $1.9 million in suspected scam proceeds was seized by the police's Anti-Scam Command (ASC). The near month-long operation targeted government official impersonation, investment and job scams. Police also revealed, on 26 May, that victims have lost at least $653,000 to fake friends scams in Singapore since April. And in January, veteran actor Laurence Pang revealed that he lost $35,000 after falling victim to a love scam. So we want to know, have you ever fallen for a scam? Related Singaporeans lost a record $1.1 billion to scams in 2024 $1.9m seized in police operation targeting scam activities; 9 arrested 22 nabbed for suspected involvement in government official impersonation scams More than $650,000 lost in Singapore to fake friend scams since April 'Stupid, you know': Singapore actor falls prey to Philippines love scam, losing S$35,000
