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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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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.

Cataract patients in Singapore with penicillin allergy can now get alternative antibiotic jab

Retiree Akubal Singh Lal Singh, 78, was part of the study, led by ophthalmologist from NHG Health Koh Yan Tong.
Retiree Akubal Singh Lal Singh, 78, was part of the study, led by ophthalmologist from NHG Health Koh Yan Tong.

60 lower-income families get vouchers, enjoy activities at Our Tampines Hub event

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli (centre, standing) giving out gift packs to beneficiaries on Dec 20.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli (centre, standing) giving out gift packs to beneficiaries on Dec 20.

This 35-year-old’s immune system attacks her own body, causing lumps to grow in her left breast

Mrs Kinnari Bhosale is recovering from surgery to remove the benign tumours in her left breast caused by granulomatous mastitis, a rare, benign inflammatory breast condition that mimics breast cancer, making diagnosis challenging.
Mrs Kinnari Bhosale is recovering from surgery to remove the benign tumours in her left breast caused by granulomatous mastitis, a rare, benign inflammatory breast condition that mimics breast cancer, making diagnosis challenging.

About 200 volunteers hit the streets of Singapore to raise funds for Gaza residents

DPM Gan Kim Yong with volunteers and interfaith religious leaders during the fundraiser event on Dec 20.
DPM Gan Kim Yong with volunteers and interfaith religious leaders during the fundraiser event on Dec 20.

Tele-vet ZumVet shuts down without notice; pet owners were charged for subscriptions

When ST dropped in on the Zumvet clinic at 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 on Dec 16, there was a "for rent" sign and the place had been cleared out.
When ST dropped in on the Zumvet clinic at 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 on Dec 16, there was a "for rent" sign and the place had been cleared out.

Successful gene therapy on child with rare Parkinson’s disease offers hope for other patients

Spanish girl Irai, who was diagnosed with aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency, after the treatment (right) when she was seven years old.
Spanish girl Irai, who was diagnosed with aromatic amino acid decarboxylase deficiency, after the treatment (right) when she was seven years old.

US approves oral drug for adults with rare type of lung cancer after early clinical trials globally

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