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Four Supplements for Acne-Free Skin
Clearer skin in a capsule sounds tempting. From probiotics to vitamin B5, four popular acne ingredients have very different evidence behind them. Here is what to know before buying another supplement.
What Does It Really Mean To Be Obese?
What does it mean to be obese if you feel healthy? BMI is only part of the answer. Asian risk thresholds and a proposed rethink of obesity explain why the label needs a closer look.
Could Eating Less Protein Help You Live Longer?
Protein restriction has produced intriguing longevity effects in animals. Experts explain why humans should not cut protein yet, especially as muscle needs rise with age.
Why Quitting Addiction Takes More Than Determination
Addiction is not a failure of willpower. Treatment can address withdrawal, cravings and the triggers that make quitting so difficult.
Weight-Loss Drugs Are Rewriting the Science of Craving
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.
Manulife Singapore Partners with Breast Cancer Foundation and Parkway Radiology to Offer Free Breast Cancer Screening for Women of all Ages
Singapore, August 25 — Manulife Singapore, today announced a three-year partnership with Breast Cancer Foundation and Parkway Radiology to expand access to breast cancer screening and education through the MammoXpress Mammography Bus.
Tech Neck: A Rising Epidemic Among Modern Youths
Tech neck has become a common side effect of modern living – and it is hurting youths now more than ever. How is screen exposure affecting our posture, and what can we do to prevent it?
This Mall Makeover Comes With a Health Kick
PickleMall has turned a Singapore mall atrium into a community court. Could accessible pickleball help more families and older adults get active together?
More Than Just Baby Blues: Understanding Postpartum Psychosis
Confusion, unusual beliefs and sleepless energy after childbirth may signal postpartum psychosis. Here is how families can recognise this rare emergency and act quickly.
Presbyopia Could Be Playing Games With Your Pickleball Experience
Presbyopia can change how you see the pickleball court. Explore corrective options like Laser Blended Vision LASIK to get back in the game.
More Fertility Treatment, But No Better Birth Odds?
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.
Clearer Skin: Rethinking How Psoriasis Is Treated
Why does psoriasis keep returning? Dermatologist Dr Joseph Toh explains its immune-related causes and when biologic therapy may help improve long-term control.
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