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Amrita Kaur

Amrita started her journalism career in 2015 and joined The Straits Times in 2020 as a health and social affairs reporter. She now writes mostly about health, wellness and lifestyle. Before earning her communications degree, she studied journalism at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, returning as an adjunct lecturer in 2024. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with family and watching true-crime documentaries.

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Underbites and overbites: When a misaligned jaw affects more than your smile

Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: ‘I thought sciatica was an older person’s condition’

At 26, Muhammad Zaki Saifee was diagnosed with a herniated disc pressing on a nerve, causing sciatica.
At 26, Muhammad Zaki Saifee was diagnosed with a herniated disc pressing on a nerve, causing sciatica.

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(From left) Mrs Chan Li Leng, Madam Sri Rahaju Djawoto and Mr Andrew Carmichael have found ways to cope with the emotional toll of living with cancer.
(From left) Mrs Chan Li Leng, Madam Sri Rahaju Djawoto and Mr Andrew Carmichael have found ways to cope with the emotional toll of living with cancer.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital programme supports diabetic Muslims on haj and umrah

Disrupted sleep, steroid psychosis: How chronic sinus condition affected one S’pore hawker’s life

Mr Ho Kian Thong was diagnosed with asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in 2015.
Mr Ho Kian Thong was diagnosed with asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in 2015.

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Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals

Research shows that people are more likely to stick to their fitness routines and push themselves harder when exercising with someone else.
Research shows that people are more likely to stick to their fitness routines and push themselves harder when exercising with someone else.

More than medicine: The power of patient support groups

Support groups offer connection, education and a sense of community for patients and caregivers navigating their health journeys.
Support groups offer connection, education and a sense of community for patients and caregivers navigating their health journeys.

Don’t brush off sports injuries, they could lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis

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