Author: Ethan Koh

As fires burn in Indonesia and Malaysia, Singapore has also recorded unhealthy air. Haze health risks go beyond irritated eyes and coughing. Who needs extra protection, and when should you seek help?

Addiction is not a failure of willpower. Treatment can address withdrawal, cravings and the triggers that make quitting so difficult.

Pickleball injuries are not always minor. Dr Tan Ken Jin explains how suitable shoes, early warning signs and treatment for persistent ankle sprains can help players return to the court safely.

Coffee drinkers with similar BMI readings showed surprising differences in fat, muscle and hormones. Here’s what a Finnish study found.

Scientists have reversed newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes in mice using engineered stem cells that reprogramme the immune system instead of replacing insulin.

Researchers at HKUMed analysed over 708,000 pregnancies and found paracetamol use during pregnancy was not associated with autism or ADHD once family genetics and environment were taken into account.

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.

Sleeping an extra hour each night may naturally help you eat less. A clinical trial found adults who extended their sleep consumed around 270 fewer calories daily – without dieting or exercising more.

Feeling tired, forgetful or unsteady? Vitamin B12 deficiency becomes more common with age and may affect energy, memory, nerves and balance.

Fatigue, breathlessness and indigestion-like discomfort may be early heart attack warning signs. A cardiologist explains the symptoms people often overlook — and why early action matters.