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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.

Etomidate-laced Kpods, or “zombie vapes”, are spreading among Singapore’s youth. Authorities are cracking down, but what exactly is inside these vapes, and how dangerous are they?

An Aidilfitri morning turned tragic in Selangor after a Petronas gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights injured 145, destroyed homes, and sparked health concerns.

A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar and neighbouring countries – with casualty even in Bangkok. While rescue efforts continue, the region now faces urgent public health challenges.

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.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has launched Singapore’s first newborn car seat loan programme to reduce child road traffic…

Singapore expands senior healthcare support under Budget 2025. New measures include Medisave matching, home safety upgrades & higher long-term care subsidies. Here’s what it means for ageing Singaporeans.

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has passed away at 48 due to flu-related pneumonia. Her sudden death highlights the risks of influenza, which can lead to severe complications. Learn how to protect yourself with vaccination and preventive measures.

Dr. Lim Hong Huay, a doctor and mother of children with special needs, founded CaringSG to help caregivers feel supported. In her exclusive Q&A with Medical Channel Asia, she discusses how her experiences shaped her advocacy and offers insights on empowering caregivers in Singapore.

Singapore’s Ministry of Health wants kids to ditch the screens, but are their new guidelines realistic? Explore the growing screen time dilemma, parental struggles, and global approaches to tech-savvy toddlers in our article.