Singapore’s blood donor pool is shrinking, especially among youth. With demand on the rise, is it time we rethink how we see this overlooked act of giving?
“Even if my heartbeat becomes irregular, I will continue to work hard.” Behind the music, JJ Lin is battling a real health scare.
Could ditching your pyjamas be the key to better rest? Sleeping nude might boost sleep quality, skin health, and lower stress – is it for you?
Novel compound PP405 shows early promise in treating hair loss. Could this topical medication be the breakthrough men and women have been waiting for?
CARDIOVASCULAR
“Even if my heartbeat becomes irregular, I will continue to work hard.” Behind the music, JJ Lin is battling a real health scare.
Early CPR and AED training is helping more Singaporeans act fast in emergencies. When a man collapsed at Novena, 16-year-old Alva Wong stepped up, proving that readiness starts young.
A study by SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) has found that medication adherence is the most critical factor in lowering cholesterol levels. Adherence to medication can be up to 85% effective, while changes to diet and exercise can only lower levels by 10-20%.
Samsung Electronics mourns the sudden death of co-CEO Han Jong-hee, 63, from a cardiac arrest, spotlighting the growing concern of cardiovascular diseases among prominent Asian figures.
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Blood in your urine? A dull ache in your lower back? These subtle symptoms could be warning signs of kidney cancer, one of Singapore’s top 10 cancers.
Children'S Health
With flu season peaking, Dr Martha Lina Liu offers tips on protecting you and your child – from nutrition and hygiene to natural remedies like Pelargonium sidoides.
Mental Health
Obsessed with your looks? Feel flawed even when others say you are not? You might be dealing with body dysmorphic disorder — a condition that can quietly take over your life.
Dental Health
Frustrated with loose dentures and messy adhesives? All-on-4 dental implants offer a stable, natural-looking solution with faster results and long-term benefits.
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Men's Health
Father’s Day puts focus on the quiet decline many ageing men face. With most now physically impaired, families must learn to offer support without stripping dignity.
Pearly penile papules do not pose any health risk, but stigma and mistaken identity are driving men to seek cosmetic treatment. Here are the available options.
Women's Health
Motherhood can be an incredibly rewarding journey, but it also comes with its fair share of emotional ups and downs.…
SINGAPORE, 20 June 2025 — New NUH-NUS study links menopause, muscle loss, and visceral fat to future diabetes and frailty risks – and flags a simple blood test as a predictor.
Cancer
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis brings attention to how the disease progresses and why early detection can make a difference.
With limited treatment options for late-stage gastric cancer, a new targeted therapy – zolbetuximab – recently approved in Singapore is giving patients a reason to hope.
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Gastrointestinal
Read MoreNew research shows probiotics may reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue in just a few weeks, offering subtle mood improvements through the gut–brain connection.
With limited treatment options for late-stage gastric cancer, a new targeted therapy – zolbetuximab – recently approved in Singapore is giving patients a reason to hope.
An ostomy is life-changing, but it doesn’t mean life stops. With perspectives from a surgeon, stoma nurse, and patient, we explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and support that help ostomy patients regain confidence and live fully.