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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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Singaporeans in the Middle East scramble to find a way home

Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the cafe in Dubai where Mr Ivan Lim and his friends were having a meal on Feb 28.
Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the cafe in Dubai where Mr Ivan Lim and his friends were having a meal on Feb 28.

Genomics for Kids in ASEAN programme to set up registry to further tackle rare diseases in region

Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.
Ms Abigail Chua (left) and Ms Raphaella Gautama, who were both diagnosed with rare conditions in 2019.

Babies travelling to countries with high measles incidence should get MMR vaccine early: Ong Ye Kung

The measles virus is spread through air droplets and direct contact with nasal and throat secretions.
The measles virus is spread through air droplets and direct contact with nasal and throat secretions.

11-month-old girl is first measles case in a pre-school in Singapore since measures stepped up

The 11-month old girl attends a preschool in Singapore and was not yet due for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.
The 11-month old girl attends a preschool in Singapore and was not yet due for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination.

Singapore launches guidelines for family doctors to manage patients’ menopause

Former director of nursing at KKH, Madam Lee Yoke Lan, (in green), 86, did not know she was becoming menopausal despite her training as a nurse. She started having hot flashes and mood swings at 48. These stopped after she went on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
Former director of nursing at KKH, Madam Lee Yoke Lan, (in green), 86, did not know she was becoming menopausal despite her training as a nurse. She started having hot flashes and mood swings at 48. These stopped after she went on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

78-year-old Singapore retiree runs the distance for health, vitality

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Profile of Mr Bernard Moey, 78, worked for the US marines during the first Gulf War as catering manager and fed the troops, worked in Riyad on oil rigs and did community farming. Now retired, he runs full marathons, including vertical marathons.
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Profile of Mr Bernard Moey, 78, worked for the US marines during the first Gulf War as catering manager and fed the troops, worked in Riyad on oil rigs and did community farming. Now retired, he runs full marathons, including vertical marathons.

6 months’ free access to premium AI tools for S’poreans who take up selected training courses

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said every Singaporean can take the initiative to pick up AI-related skills, given that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini are now widely available.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said every Singaporean can take the initiative to pick up AI-related skills, given that AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini are now widely available.

Singapore to limit mercury use in tooth fillings despite WHO call for phase-out by 2034

Dentists in Singapore still use mercury as tooth filling judiciously as some cases still need amalgam
Dentists in Singapore still use mercury as tooth filling judiciously as some cases still need amalgam

Age, smoking, bacteria, genetic mutations together can raise risk of stomach cancer: S'pore study

Co-senior authors of the study: Professor Patrick Tan, Dean at Duke-NUS Medical School (left), and Professor Yeoh Khay Guan, Chief Executive of NUHS.

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Co-senior authors of the study: Professor Patrick Tan, Dean at Duke-NUS Medical School (left), and Professor Yeoh Khay Guan, Chief Executive of NUHS.

COPYRIGHT: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM

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.

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