Author: Marie Chen

Weight-loss drugs are facing a bowel cancer question, but the findings are far from settled. We unpack the GLP-1 research, the distinction between polyps and cancer, and what patients should discuss with their doctor.

Joanna Wietrzyk’s reported bowel accident at HYROX Beijing has put runner’s diarrhoea in the spotlight. Why does it happen, and when should an athlete stop?

Loud snoring is not proof of deep sleep. A Singapore survey found nearly one in four respondents at raised sleep apnoea risk, while many dismissed fatigue and breathing pauses. What should prompt a check?

GLP-1 drugs may do more than suppress appetite. Early trials suggest semaglutide can reduce alcohol cravings and heavy drinking, although it remains an unproven addiction treatment.

PickleMall has turned a Singapore mall atrium into a community court. Could accessible pickleball help more families and older adults get active together?

Clomiphene has long been used in fertility care across Asia. New research suggests higher cumulative exposure may increase miscarriage and multiple birth risks without improving the chance of a live birth.

Could a supplement taken for joint health affect the brain? Researchers found glucosamine use was associated with a higher risk of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to dementia.

Repairing a leaking heart valve on a beating heart is one of cardiology’s greatest technical challenges. Medical Channel Asia visits Philips and St. Antonius Hospital to see how AI-powered image guidance is helping doctors perform complex minimally invasive procedures.

More people are noticing thinning hair in their teens and twenties. From genetics to lifestyle, dermatologist Dr Leona Yip explain what may be driving this shift.

FutureHealth.Now 2026 brought together healthcare leaders to discuss AI, precision medicine and affordability, while IHH Healthcare Singapore unveiled Healthspan—a clinically led initiative focused on helping people stay healthier for longer.