Could what you eat during pregnancy be linked to your baby’s colic and eczema? A study explores Mediterranean-style diets, seafood and infant health, with some important caveats.
A less attractive partner will appreciate you more…or so the “Shrekking” trend suggests. But can dating “down” protect you from heartbreak, and what actually makes a relationship feel secure?
Doctors are trained to aim for perfection, but behind the scrubs, mistakes happen. Following Dr Pipetius Quah’s viral confession about a high-stakes procedure gone wrong, we unpack the psychological toll of clinical complications.
Google is deepening its healthcare AI partnerships in Singapore, from an AI co-clinician for doctors to preventive health coaching for residents. New research and training initiatives will support the push.
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A healthy diet is important for helping those with OSA manage their weight, but there are specific foods for obstructive sleep apnoea that just so happen to also help ease OSA symptoms.
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Men's Health
Before tackling the Himalayas, Jason and Gene explore another kind of uncertainty: a cancer diagnosis. Assoc Prof Kenneth Chen shares why clear information, quiet presence and support matter.
Robotic surgery is often misunderstood. Dr Fam Xeng Inn explains how robotic-assisted surgery works, when it is used, its benefits for patients, and why the surgeon—not the robot—remains in control.
Women's Health
Could what you eat during pregnancy be linked to your baby’s colic and eczema? A study explores Mediterranean-style diets, seafood and infant health, with some important caveats.
Newly engaged and preparing for more Muay Thai fights, Shermin Shu faced breast cancer at 30. From postponing her wedding to finding comfort in her community, she shares the struggles behind her smile and what being there really means.
Cancer
Pancreatic cancer has a protective “shield” that can frustrate treatment. A/Prof Glenn Bonney explains why it matters and how Singapore researchers are exploring ways to turn the body against the tumour.
Newly engaged and preparing for more Muay Thai fights, Shermin Shu faced breast cancer at 30. From postponing her wedding to finding comfort in her community, she shares the struggles behind her smile and what being there really means.
Gastrointestinal
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More young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, both in Asia and globally. Doctors say recognising the symptoms early and attending screening when eligible could make all the difference.
Social media is buzzing about the boy kibble diet, a minimalist meal of ground meat and rice. While it is efficient for muscle growth, is it actually healthy?
