Category: Health

Nutritionists explain why unhealthy food is so tempting, and how small changes can help us develop healthier habits.SINGAPORE: Terence Koh used to weigh 105kg, but his motivation to be a good role model for his newborn son in 2021 led him to change his lifestyle by eating clean and exercising more. In just eight months, …

Stigma and lack of community-based mental health services hinder access to care, says WHO official.Approximately 260 million people, or one in seven, in Southeast Asia live with a mental health condition, yet many face barriers to timely treatment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Andrea Bruni, WHO's regional adviser for mental health in …

Managing Energy, Battling Exhaustion: A Glimpse Into the Lives of Those Living With Chronic FatigueSamantha wakes up at 9 AM, feeling exhausted as if she never slept at all. At 30 years old, she can’t pinpoint when her constant fatigue began, but it has become a part of her reality. Her morning ritual includes standing …

Despite the spike to over 14,000 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions remain low.SINGAPORE: COVID-19 infections in Singapore have more than doubled in a week, rising from 6,401 cases to 14,843 for the period of Sept 17 to 23, 2023, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Oct 2). Despite the surge, MOH emphasized …

After decades in various careers, 53-year-old Frieda Tan shares her journey to a fulfilling role in mental health care.It took Frieda Tan over a decade of exploring various professions to discover her true calling. Now 53, Frieda is a dedicated psychiatric nurse, but her journey to this role was anything but conventional.Starting as a police …

In Singapore, 34 people suffer heart attacks daily, and 23 lose their lives to heart disease.SINGAPORE: A groundbreaking study involving over 10,000 Singaporeans is set to combat heart disease by identifying early warning signs of this "notorious silent killer."Named Project RESET, this five-year, government-funded research initiative will collect data from participants aged 40 to 70. …

Large clusters in Toa Payoh, Sin Ming, and Bukit Timah prompt urgent calls for mosquito breeding prevention.SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued a warning about a possible surge in dengue cases, urging the public to take immediate action to prevent mosquito breeding. The warning comes as Dengue virus serotype 1 (DENV-1) gains dominance …

Minister for Culture, Community, and Youth pledges to take a slower pace as he recovers from a cardiac procedure.SINGAPORE: Minister for Culture, Community, and Youth Edwin Tong underwent angioplasty and had a stent inserted on Tuesday (Aug 8) after doctors discovered a severely blocked coronary artery during a routine health check.The 53-year-old minister is currently …

Navigating spirituality and science, Dr. Norhisham Main blends holistic care with cultural sensitivity to bring peace to terminal patients and their families.While enduring excruciating pain, former secret society members have confided in Dr. Norhisham Main: “It’s okay. I am suffering because of my past misdeeds. This is a cleansing process.”As a palliative care expert, Dr. …

From stigma to peace of mind: How getting tested together can strengthen trust and awareness in a relationship.Taking time out for STD testing might not seem like a typical date idea, but for one couple in Singapore, it became an unexpected bonding experience. The journey began with an open conversation about sexual health, sparked by …