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Health and well-being

US FDA warns of liver injury cases tied to Amgen’s rare disease drug

The agency said it has identified 76 cases of drug-induced liver injury with evidence suggesting a causal link to Amgen's Tavneos.
The agency said it has identified 76 cases of drug-induced liver injury with evidence suggesting a causal link to Amgen's Tavneos.

‘One in a million’ salivary gland cancer took away her sense of taste

Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.
Madam Jumidah, 66, a housewife, lost much of her ability to taste because of cancer in her salivary glands.

How do ultra-processed foods affect the gut?

Emerging evidence has linked ultra-processed foods to poor gut health.
Emerging evidence has linked ultra-processed foods to poor gut health.

Why does drinking mess with my emotions?

Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day.
Alcohol can make you feel anxious or irritable the next day.

Bangladesh PM orders probe into measles outbreak

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed two senior ministers to travel across Bangladesh to assess the scale of the crisis and coordinate response efforts.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed two senior ministers to travel across Bangladesh to assess the scale of the crisis and coordinate response efforts.

‘Devastated’ to not have ADHD: Is the condition overdiagnosed in Singapore?

It seems like everyone has ADHD in this digital age, but for those living with it, the reality is more complicated.
It seems like everyone has ADHD in this digital age, but for those living with it, the reality is more complicated.

NUH living-donor kidney transplant patients survive an average of 31 years, beating global norms

 Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.
 Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.

Postpartum care services in hotels gain traction among new mothers in Japan

Postpartum care services allow mothers to stay with their babies while receiving professional advice and assistance in a relaxed environment.
Postpartum care services allow mothers to stay with their babies while receiving professional advice and assistance in a relaxed environment.

US FDA approves new insulin injection for Type 2 diabetes

Novo Nordisk's new product reduces injections from seven to one a week.
Novo Nordisk's new product reduces injections from seven to one a week.

EU experts want broad restrictions on ‘forever chemicals’

Officially called PFAS, they are a group of more than 10,000 chemicals used in non-stick pans, stain-proof carpets, and other products.
Officially called PFAS, they are a group of more than 10,000 chemicals used in non-stick pans, stain-proof carpets, and other products.

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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.