Judith Tan

Correspondent

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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Neurologist uses AI to better predict how ALS progresses in different people

Huang Jing Han (left) was diagnosed with ALS in 2017, two years after she began experiencing symptoms such as slurred speech and difficulty walking down the stairs. /ALS patient Huang Jing Han (left) shares a tender moment with her husband Fabian Tan on July 14, 2026ST20260714_202698000148 juals Chong Jun Liang

Enhanced healthcare plan for more affordable, accessible outpatient care for migrant workers

The Ministry of Manpower will enhance the Primary Care Plan for migrant workers from April 1, 2027.

Singer’s rare benign spinal tumour kept at bay with proton beam therapy

Hasyima Yusof (right) with her husband, Jaime Cruz, at the National Cancer Centre Singapore on July 21. Hasyima had spinal ependymoma, a very rare tumour that develops from the cells lining the spinal cord.

S’pore nurses: Setting aside personal fatigue and emotional distress to focus on patients

(Clockwise from top left) Nurses Jasmine Tan, Cheryl O Pia Mandadero, Tan Min Kai and Neo Kok Ern.

S’pore’s first specialised gym for stroke patients opens, bridging gap between rehab and fitness

Stroke survivor Edmond Poh (left) using an assistive hand grip on his left hand while lifting weights under the watchful eyes of Exercise trainer Reosherra Lim. A year ago, he was could not have done this as he still needed a cane while walking.

Dad overhauls his lifestyle to become a living liver donor for his toddler with rare condition

Service staff Noel Joshua Selvanathan with his son Isaiah Luiz Noel, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Alagille Syndrome.

Singapore must grow longevity economy without driving up healthcare costs: Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung said overuse, overtesting and unnecessary procedures drive up healthcare costs.

Multiple organ failure can happen to a healthy person, say doctors

A key trigger of multiple organ failure in an otherwise healthy individual is sepsis, formerly referred to as “blood poisoning”.

Urine biopsy offers a more accurate way to detect bladder, kidney and prostate cancers

Using an emerging urine test on a sample like this can detect bladder, kidney and prostate cancer more accurately, a study found.

Staying awake during spine surgery can be a safer treatment option for the elderly

Thomas Tan, a consultant in neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute@Tan Tock Seng Hospital (second from right), demonstrated where the specialised instruments accessed the spine while minimising damage to surrounding tissues.

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