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Explore the origins, relevance, and health implications of the 10,000 daily step benchmark. Understand its impact on well-being.

Singapore’s National University Hospital (NUH) is enhancing accessibility for hearing health services by bringing its various services to the heartlands. …

How do high cortisol levels trigger anxiety and insomnia? Learn how to manage this hormonal imbalance for better mental well-being.

In a stunning medical first, an Australian woman complaining of forgetfulness and depression was found to have a live 8-centimetre roundworm in her brain. Usually found in pythons, the discovery has put the international medical community on high alert, prompting an intensive review of zoonotic diseases — illnesses transferred from animals to humans.

Addison’s disease, also referred to as primary adrenal insufficiency, is a relatively rare condition where the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones. The disease can have profound implications, but patients can lead a normal life with timely diagnosis and proper management. Medical Channel Asia invites Dr Ben Ng, Consultant Endocrinologist at Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic Mount Elizabeth Novena, to provide key insights to this condition.

Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, are generally underreported due to the stigma behind mental health conditions. This leads to delayed access to treatment options and greater awareness is needed. Medical Channel Asia invites Dr Tay Kai Hong, Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Private Space Medical to explain this condition in greater detail.

“Second Puberty” isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a transformative phase many women encounter as they age. Read more

Where does trauma hide? This article delves into the intriguing evidence-based enquiry on whether trauma is stored in the body. 

World Breastfeeding Week 2023, running from Tuesday 1st August to Monday 7th August is addressing the pressing need for improved breastfeeding support for working parents. The theme “Enabling breastfeeding: making a difference for working parents,” initiated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), calls attention to the hurdles faced by working mothers.