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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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KKH is first public hospital in Singapore to offer flight oxygen test for children

Cho Yoke Mei with her four-year-old twins Eaman Ng (left) and Eagen Ng, who underwent KKH’s hypoxic challenge test.
Cho Yoke Mei with her four-year-old twins Eaman Ng (left) and Eagen Ng, who underwent KKH’s hypoxic challenge test.

Chipotle to open first South-east Asian restaurant at Jewel in 2027

Chipotle Mexican Grill's beef barbacoa burrito.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's beef barbacoa burrito.

A scar-free alternative to conventional thyroid surgery

(From left) Shazwani Sazali and Anu Mary Abraham were offered scarless thyroid surgery which would avoid a visible neck scar.
(From left) Shazwani Sazali and Anu Mary Abraham were offered scarless thyroid surgery which would avoid a visible neck scar.

‘They’re judging based on 20% of my life’: S’porean star of 90 Day Fiance on online criticism

Singaporean Noor Alimna realised she had feelings for Jonathan Pearce while partying in Singapore and wishing he were there with her.
Singaporean Noor Alimna realised she had feelings for Jonathan Pearce while partying in Singapore and wishing he were there with her.

Stroke survivor acted fast, but delays in seeking treatment remain a concern

Daniel Sim recognised the signs of a stroke and acted as quickly as possible.
Daniel Sim recognised the signs of a stroke and acted as quickly as possible.

Mouth tape, weighted blankets and more – do sleep aids actually work?

From sleep music to mouth tape, we examine which sleep aids work and which lack scientific evidence.
From sleep music to mouth tape, we examine which sleep aids work and which lack scientific evidence.

Want better sleep? Try these 4 things in the hour before bed

Choose an activity in the last hour of the day that signals to your body it is time to wind down.
Choose an activity in the last hour of the day that signals to your body it is time to wind down.

1 in 4 Singapore office workers at risk of sleep apnoea: Sleep health survey

Vincent Lim did not think that snoring was a symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Vincent Lim did not think that snoring was a symptom of obstructive sleep apnoea.

She’s pregnant, he’s moving to Singapore: Meet the new 90 Day Fiance couple

Reality TV series 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way couple Alimna and Jonathan will be seen navigating love, distance and life together.
Reality TV series 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way couple Alimna and Jonathan will be seen navigating love, distance and life together.

Why are more children in Singapore getting inflammatory bowel disease?

Anisah Begum (left) and her son Muhammad Anas, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, when he was eight.
Anisah Begum (left) and her son Muhammad Anas, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, when he was eight.

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