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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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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

Animal Lovers League co-founders working out plan to pay back rent, looking to scale back activities

Animal Lovers League co-founders Mohan Div (in black shirt) and Cathy Strong with Minister for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Dec 10.
Animal Lovers League co-founders Mohan Div (in black shirt) and Cathy Strong with Minister for Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam on Dec 10.

Understand the challenges of animal rescue before passing judgments: Shanmugam

Dogs inside Animal Lovers League's (ALL) premises on Dec 8. ALL has lost its tenancy at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters.
Dogs inside Animal Lovers League's (ALL) premises on Dec 8. ALL has lost its tenancy at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters.

Animal Lovers League charity status under probe

When ST visited Animal Lovers League's premises on Dec 8, there was no one around and the majority of the doors were shut, except for one where four small dogs greeted the team.
When ST visited Animal Lovers League's premises on Dec 8, there was no one around and the majority of the doors were shut, except for one where four small dogs greeted the team.

Animal Lovers League loses lease at The Animal Lodge; authorities prioritising animals’ well-being

Animal Lovers League has been a tenant at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters, since March 2018.
Animal Lovers League has been a tenant at The Animal Lodge, a facility supporting animal welfare groups and independent shelters, since March 2018.

She had her daughter through IVF, ensuring the baby would not inherit her genetic condition

Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.
Housewife Felicia Lee (left) was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis when she was 12. Seen here with her husband Mr Cedric Ng and their one-year-old daughter Phoebe who was conceived through IVF.

Life rewired: Deep brain stimulation curbs excessive, involuntary movements in boy with rare disorder

An 11 year-old Singaporean, known here as Adrian, is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1, a rare genetic neurological disorder, in Singapore and  Asia to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for this condition. Adrian (with his back and his mother Felicia, 42, looking at a baby photo of Adrian.
An 11 year-old Singaporean, known here as Adrian, is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1, a rare genetic neurological disorder, in Singapore and  Asia to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation surgery for this condition. Adrian (with his back and his mother Felicia, 42, looking at a baby photo of Adrian.

Career model for nurses in Singapore to be reviewed: Rahayu Mahzam

Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.
Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.

KKH takes DayOne mental health programme for parents with special needs children into the community

Joshua Mark Tan, one, was born premature at 26 weeks and has complex developmental issues, and this has resulted in his parents Janice Seah, 41, and  John Mark Chen, 47, developing high stress and anxiety.
Joshua Mark Tan, one, was born premature at 26 weeks and has complex developmental issues, and this has resulted in his parents Janice Seah, 41, and  John Mark Chen, 47, developing high stress and anxiety.

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