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Don’t let stress control your skin. Stress acne is manageable with the right lifestyle, skincare, and stress-busting strategies. Here’s how.

Acne scars and sagging skin can affect self-esteem, but different laser treatments can offer targeted solutions. From fractional lasers for deep renewal to PICO lasers for gentle precision, choose the right option for your skin concerns and goals.

Hilot, a traditional Filipino healing practice, offers a holistic approach rooted in culture. Yet, its role sparks debate: Is it a cultural treasure, a healthcare risk, or a bridge to integrative medicine? With commentary from Rev. Roland Gomez Comon aka Apu Adman Aghama, a lead advocate of Philippine Indigenous Traditional Medicine Hilot.

Are vitamins really necessary, or are we experiencing a placebo effect? While vitamins can have benefits, we need to be conscious whether they truly make a difference..

Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women in Singapore, but only 21.5% of Malay women aged 50-69 get screened. Survivor Eryannie, alongside the Breast Cancer Foundation, she’s raising awareness to dispel fears and misconceptions about mammograms.

TikTok health hacks are trending, but are they safe? We explore 4 popular hacks, the science behind them, and why it’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional before trying them.

On Reddit, a user’s story of strange notes led to discovering dangerous carbon monoxide levels. A man’s funny pregnancy test result sparked testicular cancer detection. An Instagram photo revealed a man’s skin cancer, and a TikTok video led to diagnosis of a baby’s rare genetic disorder.

Two ESMO 2024 studies provided reassuring findings on breastfeeding for breast cancer survivors. A study of nearly 5,000 young BRCA mutation carriers and another of 518 women who interrupted treatment to have a baby both found no increased recurrence risk among those who breastfed their babies compared to those who did not breastfeed.

Proper prenatal care through checkups, vaccinations and nutrition guidance can help ensure healthy births and babies less at risk of nutritional issues like low birth weight and stunting. These issues can have lasting effects on both physical development and cognitive abilities of the child. 

A recent study revealed that high temperatures can exacerbate conditions like gestational diabetes and thyroid disorders among pregnant women, raising alarms in hot climates like Asia. Scientists from Singapore and Britain recently concluded a review of medical research dating back to the 1940s and found that heat affects hormones and the endocrine system, which is responsible for creating and releasing those hormones.