Health

Not the flu

Often mistaken for the common flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus can have significant impact on those 60 and above, and those with heart and lung diseases.

Foot care service

Healthway Medical Group brings together a multidisciplinary team including podiatrists to reduce diabetes-related amputations.

Free gastric cancer screening

Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is treatable and curable when detected in early stages. However, it is frequently diagnosed only in late stage, leading to poor survival rates.

Are you ok today?

A daily check-in app for seniors living alone.

16th edition of Pink Ribbon Walk

This first evening edition includes a walk through iconic Singapore landmarks.

Menopause matters

Two youths started a social enterprise called Surety to advance conversations about menopause and provide a community of support.

Those who recovered with dengue are at higher risk of long-term complications than those who recovered from COVID-19

Singapore study found they have a risk of heart complications such as irregular heartbeats, heart disease and blood clots.

Processed red meat raises risk of dementia

Consider swapping it for nuts and beans.

Low breast screening rates amongst Malay women

Breast Cancer Foundation plans to enhance programmes and collaborate with related organisations.

Incorporating Ikigai

Actress Michelle Chong’s father, Steven Chong, embraces the purposeful concept of Ikigai in his daily life.

Being a warrior

A breast survivor shares tips for other women going through similar experiences.

First respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for older adults approved in SG

The virus could potentially wreak havoc among older adults aged 60 years or over and with an underlying medical condition.

Having a “very stressful disease”

Tan Hoon Keng never thought she would get shingles and now having had it 10 years ago, she still isn’t fully recovered.

Get screened

Roche launches National Women’s Check-Up Week for the second year.

Get moving and get rewarded!

Seniors get to start exercising and at the end of the session, they are given a complimentary meal.