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Mental health

Canada's worst mass killing incidents

Flowers and toys lie on the ground near the site of a mass shooting at a high school, in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier
Flowers and toys lie on the ground near the site of a mass shooting at a high school, in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

Canadian police identify 18-year-old woman as suspect in mass school shooting

Police revised the death toll for the Tumbler Ridge high school shooting down to nine, from the initially reported 10.
Police revised the death toll for the Tumbler Ridge high school shooting down to nine, from the initially reported 10.

Social media giants lose last bid to avoid trials with US schools

Public school districts across the US have claimed that social media platforms harmed the mental health of students and strained school resources.
Public school districts across the US have claimed that social media platforms harmed the mental health of students and strained school resources.

Perimenopause’s surprising symptoms: Heart palpitations, tinnitus, dry eyes

Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.
Ms Laurine Lim, 49, set up a yoga and wellness studio, Laya Studio, after yoga helped her heal from perimenopause symptoms.

Kennedy makes unfounded claim that keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a history of promoting ideas with little to no scientific evidence to back them up.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a history of promoting ideas with little to no scientific evidence to back them up.

Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters

Concern among experts and regulators has grown in recent years that too much screen time and addictive algorithms are harming child development.
Concern among experts and regulators has grown in recent years that too much screen time and addictive algorithms are harming child development.

Worried about hosting a party? Seven tips to stress less and wow your guests this festive season

Festive gatherings can put pressure on the hosts to set a perfect table and maintain social harmony.
Festive gatherings can put pressure on the hosts to set a perfect table and maintain social harmony.

Commentary

Singapore crosses the super-aged threshold in 2026. Can its health system cope?

In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above
In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above

Police victim care officers help Singapore scam victims find strength after losing savings

(From left) Ms Lee Ting Yu and Ms Tanzima Rowshnya Raquib are volunteers with the police who support victims of crime, including sexual assault and scams.
(From left) Ms Lee Ting Yu and Ms Tanzima Rowshnya Raquib are volunteers with the police who support victims of crime, including sexual assault and scams.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Forced to kowtow until he bled: Why some men stay in abusive marriages

Spotting the signs of abuse might be crucial, but ensure you understand the heartbreaking reasons why many battered husbands feel forced to stay.
Spotting the signs of abuse might be crucial, but ensure you understand the heartbreaking reasons why many battered husbands feel forced to stay.

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