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Judith Tan

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Judith returned to The Straits Times as its health correspondent in March 2023, bringing with her 36 years of journalism experience – in broadcast, online and print. She gets her adrenaline rush from tip-offs. For her story on then Speaker of Parliament Michael Palmer’s extramarital affair, Judith won Best in Newspaper Breaking News Article at the 2013 Asian Media Awards organised by the World Association of News Publishers. To take a breather from work, she paints pebbles.

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Animal Lovers League to leave premises by Feb, other groups to take over its 160 animals

Veterinarians had worked on Dec 22 to microchip all of the Animal Lovers League’s cats to ensure traceability and accountability.
Veterinarians had worked on Dec 22 to microchip all of the Animal Lovers League’s cats to ensure traceability and accountability.

Saving face: He’s had four major operations since he was 1½ to make him look ‘normal’

jucrouzon/ST20260115_202635200685/Ng Sor Luan/Mr. Tobie Goh, 22, who underwent surgery for Crouzon syndrome.
jucrouzon/ST20260115_202635200685/Ng Sor Luan/Mr. Tobie Goh, 22, who underwent surgery for Crouzon syndrome.

AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevent falls at active ageing centres in Tampines

Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.
Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.

S’pore study finds new way to disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hasten healing of chronic wounds

The team of scientists, led by NTU Associate Professor Guillaume Thibault (left), included visiting professor at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences and Engineering (SCELSE) Kimberly Kline from the University of Geneva (centre) and NTU Research Fellow, Dr Aaron Tan. 
Credit: NTU
The team of scientists, led by NTU Associate Professor Guillaume Thibault (left), included visiting professor at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences and Engineering (SCELSE) Kimberly Kline from the University of Geneva (centre) and NTU Research Fellow, Dr Aaron Tan. 
Credit: NTU

Animal welfare laws review will consider requirements for CCTV at pet groomers: Alvin Tan

Individuals working in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare.
Individuals working in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare.

SingHealth gets $135m donation from Khoo Teck Puat estate to fund healthcare growth

(From left) Prof Ng Wai Hoe, Group Chief Executive Officer, SingHealth; Ms Mavis Khoo, Trustee of the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat; President Tharman Shanmugaratnam;  Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung; Mr Cheng Wai Keung, Chairman, SingHealth and Prof Ivy Ng, Chair, SingHealth Fund during the presentation of a token of appreciation to the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat on Jan 13.
(From left) Prof Ng Wai Hoe, Group Chief Executive Officer, SingHealth; Ms Mavis Khoo, Trustee of the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat; President Tharman Shanmugaratnam;  Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung; Mr Cheng Wai Keung, Chairman, SingHealth and Prof Ivy Ng, Chair, SingHealth Fund during the presentation of a token of appreciation to the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat on Jan 13.

Programme to manage stray dogs effective, protocols will be reviewed to improve processes: Alvin Tan

A video was posted on Instagram in November 2025 showing a dog being pushed into a crate with two poles while it bites one of the poles.
A video was posted on Instagram in November 2025 showing a dog being pushed into a crate with two poles while it bites one of the poles.

5 best places to eat on a 48-hour foodie trip to Penang

Photo by Judith Tan
Photo by Judith Tan

Life on a teaspoon: S’pore teen with rare condition drinks cornstarch water to stay alive

Kayden Soh, 13, who has Glycogen Storage Disorder Type 1A (GSD1A), with his mother, Ms Yong Xiao Ping. GSD1A caused Kayden's body to prioritise essential functions over growth, making him much smaller than his classmates.
Kayden Soh, 13, who has Glycogen Storage Disorder Type 1A (GSD1A), with his mother, Ms Yong Xiao Ping. GSD1A caused Kayden's body to prioritise essential functions over growth, making him much smaller than his classmates.

Babies with too much screen time may become anxious teens with slower decision-making: S’pore study

When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.
When children are given screen time too early, they become anxious and poor in decision making as teens.

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