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Explore Singapore’s journey towards achieving Blue Zone status, and its vision for fostering a long, healthy life for its residents.

Navigate Paris’ bed bug crisis and ensure a bug-free return home with these essential travel tips. Stay informed nd exercise caution.

Discover the shift in Singaporeans’ healthcare spending habits post-pandemic, and its effects on the community.

Explore the impact of Indonesian wildfires on Singapore’s air quality, marking a three-year low amid hazardous haze.

Singapore woke up to murky skies on Saturday as the air quality plunged into the unhealthy bracket. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit a disconcerting reading of between 65 and 115 by 2pm. 

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers more beds in Singapore hospitals, high temperatures in Indonesia and healthy eating initiative in Malaysia.

The profound bond between humans and animals has always been a topic of admiration and intrigue. As 4 October is World Animals Day, we look at ways animals have contributed to the healthcare world.

For the first time, general practitioners (GPs) in Singapore are being mobilised in the battle against breast cancer.  This is…

In an interview with us, Singaporean host and former radio deejay Jamie Yeo bravely shares her battle with breast cancer, offering inspiration and insight into the critical need for early detection and emotional support. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer.

Unusual smog envelopes Metro Manila, sparking debates on its origin — volcanic or traffic-related? Discover the truth behind the smog as different sources weigh in. Learn about its effects on health and air quality and what measures can be taken to prevent it from happening again.