Health and well-being

Malaysia records more than 38,000 dengue cases in first half of 2026

A worker fogging a mosquito breeding area in Kuala Lumpur.

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital’s new audiometry booths cut the wait for hearing tests by half

Head of Audiology at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital Remy New demonstrates a hearing test using a portable audiometry booth at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital on June 19.

H5N1 bird flu has reached every continent. How worried should you be?

FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

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How model-actress Sheila Sim has learnt to embrace her body through holistic wellness

Sheila Sim once survived on a single green apple a day. Now a mother of two, she has found a more sustainable way to care for her body.

H5 bird flu detected in second Australian state

Australia said at this stage there is also no evidence of infection in poultry or in its agricultural production system.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 24, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian waving as he is welcomed to Pakistan on June 23 by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.

Sri Lanka bans junk food in schools due to health concerns

The ban means food like hot dogs, burgers, deep-fried snacks and even condiments such as tomato sauce are off the menu.

Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat

Some people are more vulnerable to excess heat, including young babies and older people.

Four ways active people can reduce the risk of hip injury

Core exercises like planks can build strong muscles to stabilise the hip joint.

More younger people in Singapore are seeking help for hip pain

Before surgery, hip pain made it hard for Cherie Koh (left), 34, to bend or climb ladders. Max Khoo (right), 33, had surgery in January to address nagging hip pain.

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