Illnesses

Clinical trials: Neither last chance saloon nor guinea pig experiments

There is a rich pipeline of new treatments for previously untreatable conditions and improved therapies for a whole slew of chronic and life-limiting illnesses, says the writer.

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after battle with ALS

Eric Dane died on Feb 19 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Film Andre Is An Idiot shows cancer patient’s honest, and funny, approach to death

Andre Is An Idiot follows a former advertising creative as he comes to terms with cancer.

What to know about wellness catchphrase ‘metabolic health’

The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear, and can wreak havoc on the body.

Philippines’ Marcos allays health concerns, says he is recovering

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his condition was common among people who are heavily stressed and ageing.

Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew

Many vaccine shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn awake after being placed in coma due to meningitis

(FILES) Australian batsman Damien Martyn acknowledges the applause after scoring 50 against Sri Lanka during their one-day cricket match in Melbourne on January 13, 2006. Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on January 4, 2026 calling it "a miracle". The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late December 2025 and was rushed to hospital. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

What is gout and why is it on the rise?

Gout is an increasingly common condition, but stigma often prevents sufferers from obtaining treatment.

NUS Medicine students hold free health screenings in Queenstown to boost dementia awareness

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Elderly participants at Project iRemember 2025, community health initiative led by NUS Medicine students to promote early dementia detection, at Queenstown Community Centre on Dec 6, 2025.

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Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, tries to contact estranged father after reports of amputation

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex look on from the stands during Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Oct 28.

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