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Remembering Eugene Lim: A Tribute to a Marathoner and Cancer Advocate

Eugene Lim, a passionate marathon runner and sports lover, passed away at the age of 45 on April 10, just three days after marrying his long-time partner, Sofie Chandra, while hospitalized.

South Korea to Ban Stockpiling Medical Syringes and Needles

SEOUL — South Korea will implement a ban on the stockpiling of medical syringes and needles to prevent disruptions in hospital supplies, starting Tuesday (April 14), as announced by the finance ministry.

The Inspiring Journey of Blood Donation Advocates

The Inspiring Journey of Lee Hun: A One-Handed Pianist's Triumph Over Adversity

SEOUL — After suffering a major stroke that left South Korean pianist Lee Hun paralyzed on his right side in 2012, his initial concern was whether he would ever walk again.

Rising Colorectal Cancer Deaths in Younger Adults Linked to Education Levels

NEW YORK — A new study reveals that the alarming increase in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is primarily affecting those with lower education levels, suggesting that socio-economic factors may be contributing to this trend.

Zumba, K-pop, yoga: Almost 4,000 take part in first 4 sessions of inaugural Active Fest

'Runaway' groom: Meet the man who opted for a marathon 'bachelor party'

When we hear the term "bachelor party", most of us think of late nights filled with drinks and games.

She had her daughter through IVF, ensuring the baby would not inherit her genetic condition

SINGAPORE – She was only 12 when she was diagnosed with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited condition that causes hundreds or thousands of polyps to form in the colon and rectum.

No limbs, no problem: This adaptive athlete is taking part in marathons around the world

Former NBA player Jason Collins undergoing treatment in Singapore for aggressive brain tumour

Former National Basketball Association (NBA) centre Jason Collins is undergoing experimental chemotherapy treatment in Singapore to treat a deadly form of brain cancer.

Why every mum in Singapore should schedule a mammogram

As parents, our days are full with school runs, meals, work, and family time. Very often we overlook our own health.

Want to train with Physical: Asia's Amotti? He'll be back in Singapore in January

Sexual enhancement candy and weight-loss coffee found to contain controlled substances

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is warning the public against two products being sold on e-commerce platforms that contain controlled substances.

'I couldn't slow things down': Singaporean shares her burnout experience during festive season

The festive season is the most wonderful time of the year for many in Singapore, but quite the opposite for some.

Prostate Cancer in Focus: What a Wider Range of Options Means for Men

Snakehead Fish, Sesame Oil Chicken and Turmeric Milk: What Confinement Diets Mean for New Mothers

For many women, pregnancy can feel like a long-distance run that only seems to end at childbirth. Yet the moment the baby arrives, another demanding chapter begins. Motherhood brings new physical demands, emotional shifts and a level of fatigue few experiences can match.Seen this way, postpartum confinement is not an outdated custom but a short, intentional pause between two intense journeys. In Singapore’s multicultural society, families have long relied on food traditions passed down through g

Taking Melatonin Nightly: What Sleep Experts Say About Safety, Dosage and Long-Term Use

If you’ve tried a melatonin supplement before — or are considering one — you may have the same questions many others are asking: Can it be used nightly? How long is too long? And if it’s often described as “non-habit forming,” are there still downsides to be aware of?Interest in melatonin has grown steadily in recent years. According to local pharmacy trends in Singapore, enquiries about melatonin now account for a noticeably larger share of supplement-related questions than in the past. This re