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Never too late to take charge of your health
Benefits even if changes made in your 60s and 70s, says doc.
Suicides among kids and youth drop sharply
In 2000 and 2001, Singapore had one of the highest child suicide rates in the world.
How to spot a troubled child
'It is important to help the child face his fears. Don't laugh at his fears or ignore them,' says doc.
Patient: What medical report?
A doctor is frustrated with how health information is given to patients.
Dengue killed at least 20 here last year
The toll is more than double what the Health Ministry reported late last year. -ST
You don't have to go blind
It is reckoned that up to 80 per cent of blindness cases can be avoided, says an eye surgeon.
Eat, drink and be healthy
Many people fall sick during the festive period. Don't be one of them this Chinese New Year season.
Parents, don't push kids over the edge
The girl was furiously rubbing a textbook over her head and repeating, 'Get in, get in, get in.'
Keeping in sync with nature's rhythms
Sometimes, our biological clocks can struggle to cope with the unnatural demands of modern life. Find out what you can do to adjust.
Memory booster
Taking daytime naps can help lock in long-term memories more quickly.
Outbreak of chikungunya fever in S'pore - two more infected
A total of eight have been infected by the mosquito-borne disease.
Hip fractures on the rise in S'pore
It is a serious injury, with one in four patients dying within a year.
Donors' skins saved me
Man recalls fighter crash into Taiwan storeroom during NS, which left him badly burned.
Pop your pills, but at the right time
Our risk of various health conditions change according to the time of day, so timing our medication is important.
The thirst
Water helps prevent disease and decrease the risk of cancer. How much do you need?
'Dirty' money still welcome this New Year
Faecal bacteria on dollar notes? Just remember to wash your hands.
 
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