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Health and well-being

Pursuit Of Jade star Zhang Linghe reveals health struggles, once slept less than 20 hours a week

Zhang Linghe made the rare revelation in a recent episode of Chinese variety show Welcome Home, which aired on June 30.
Zhang Linghe made the rare revelation in a recent episode of Chinese variety show Welcome Home, which aired on June 30.

‘Spare tyre’ fat around the belly making you age faster, study says

The study found that people carrying more visceral fat tended to show signs of faster biological ageing, regardless of how much they weighed overall.
The study found that people carrying more visceral fat tended to show signs of faster biological ageing, regardless of how much they weighed overall.

Healthier SG Healthpoints benefit worth $10 for those who complete in-person Health Plan check-in

Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.
Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.

Glutathione is vital for health, but is it worth buying as a supplement?

Does glutathione, which is sold as dissolving strips, capsules, liquids, gels and powders, actually work?
Does glutathione, which is sold as dissolving strips, capsules, liquids, gels and powders, actually work?

Do I really need to wear sunglasses every time I go out?

A pair of sunglasses photographed in a studio in New York, June 12.
A pair of sunglasses photographed in a studio in New York, June 12.

Report urges more oversight of US flight crew radiation exposure

Exposure to radiation is an occupational hazard for US flight crews but they aren’t offered the same regulatory protections as other types of workers facing similar risks.
Exposure to radiation is an occupational hazard for US flight crews but they aren’t offered the same regulatory protections as other types of workers facing similar risks.

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

A worker fogging a mosquito breeding area in Kuala Lumpur.
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.
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?

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Actress-model Sheila Sim on extreme dieting at 16 – and finding body acceptance at 41

Sheila Sim family
Sheila Sim family

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.