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Health and well-being

Colombia resumes spraying drug crops with drones

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced in December 2025 that spraying of drug crops would resume under growing pressure from the Trump administration, which is demanding a tougher anti-drug policy.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced in December 2025 that spraying of drug crops would resume under growing pressure from the Trump administration, which is demanding a tougher anti-drug policy.

New method can find hidden eggs to aid in fertility treatment: Study

A new technology that automates the process of finding eggs may significantly increase the number recovered.
A new technology that automates the process of finding eggs may significantly increase the number recovered.

Why are people ‘becoming Chinese’ on social media?

Experts say that “being Chinese” memes may signal China’s growing soft power abroad.
Experts say that “being Chinese” memes may signal China’s growing soft power abroad.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is healthy eating advocate for Trump administration

Former professional boxer Mike Tyson recounts a tough childhood battling his own weight issues, eating junk food all the time and weighing as much as 156kg.
Former professional boxer Mike Tyson recounts a tough childhood battling his own weight issues, eating junk food all the time and weighing as much as 156kg.

Measles patient stayed in Sapporo, possibly had contact with unspecified number of people

The man stayed at a hotel in Sapporo and visited restaurants in the city.
The man stayed at a hotel in Sapporo and visited restaurants in the city.

TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

Experts advised the public to get themselves checked should they suspect they are experiencing symptoms.
Experts advised the public to get themselves checked should they suspect they are experiencing symptoms.

94 million need cataract surgery, but access lacking: WHO

The WHO said that over the past two decades, global cataract surgery coverage had increased by 15 per cent.
The WHO said that over the past two decades, global cataract surgery coverage had increased by 15 per cent.

Families in China scramble for mercury thermometers ahead of ban despite health risks

The ban applies to manufacturing, not to owning or selling existing inventory.
The ban applies to manufacturing, not to owning or selling existing inventory.

No date this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how you can spend Feb 14 in Singapore

Singles can go for speed-dating sessions, running meet-ups and even anti-romance parties.
Singles can go for speed-dating sessions, running meet-ups and even anti-romance parties.

What should you keep in your home medicine cabinet?

Many people have half-used creams, expired pills and an eclectic mix of medicines hiding in a drawer somewhere.
Many people have half-used creams, expired pills and an eclectic mix of medicines hiding in a drawer somewhere.

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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.