Health and well-being

Haze triggers mask-buying frenzy in Sarawak’s capital Kuching

Most major pharmacies and stores in Kuching are now reporting that they have run out of face masks.

Fans mourn ‘bittersweet’ final Ariana Grande gig in London

Ariana Grande fans take pictures in front of a billboard as they gather ahead of the opening night of the London leg of the actress and singer's The Eternal Sunshine Tour, in London, Britain, August 15, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Women survivors face sanitation woes in Nepal relief camp

Many women at a school camp said they have had to contend with inadequate toilet facilities and unsanitary conditions.

The most hi-tech toothbrush? Precision-floss your teeth while brushing with Dyson’s $699 CameraJet

The CameraJet will precision-floss your teeth even while you brush.

She has seizures at work, but epilepsy hasn’t stopped her career from progressing

An estimated 29,000 people have epilepsy in Singapore. Many are able to work full time, including in senior roles.

Singer Lionel Richie reportedly hospitalised in ICU after US concert

American singer Lionel Richie checked himself into a hospital after a show in St Louis in the US on Aug 29.

How healthy are beets?

Beets owe their vibrancy – ruby red, deep purple and bright gold – to powerful antioxidants.

Is motion sickness preventable?

Experts say there are ways to stave off that dreaded queasy feeling.

Sumiko at 62: Ageing means loss. So what is there to be grateful for – and how?

The science of gratitude, in its current form, is about 25 years old and relatively young, but there is already a substantial body of research.

From eight-pack abs to ‘one big ab’: Actor Desmond Tan shares weight gain photo for new movie

Actor Desmond Tan gained at least 10kg for his role as a former convict in upcoming film Pace.

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