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Nutrition and diet

Ultra-processed foods a danger to global public health, experts warn

Bags of chips and other snack foods are displayed on shelves at a store in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Bags of chips and other snack foods are displayed on shelves at a store in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, January 28, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

The secrets of a healthy snack

A variety of snacks.
A variety of snacks.

Processed food, allergies and the challenge of feeding kids

Shoppers at a hypermarket in Tampines. A growing body of research points to a troubling possibility that highly processed food and beverages are contributing to childhood allergies, says the writer.
Shoppers at a hypermarket in Tampines. A growing body of research points to a troubling possibility that highly processed food and beverages are contributing to childhood allergies, says the writer.

FairPrice Foundation, Tan Tock Seng Hospital to roll out programme to teach seniors to eat healthier

ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of an elderly diner at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on elderly, loneliness, community, heartlands, ageing population, pioneer generation, merdeka generation, pioneer generation package, active ageing, super aged society, national identity. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of an elderly diner at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on elderly, loneliness, community, heartlands, ageing population, pioneer generation, merdeka generation, pioneer generation package, active ageing, super aged society, national identity. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Should you ‘feed a cold and starve a fever’?

There are a few food- and drink-related guidelines to keep in mind when you are feeling lousy.
There are a few food- and drink-related guidelines to keep in mind when you are feeling lousy.

Sumiko at 61: 5 free (or almost free) non-negotiable habits for a longer and healthier life

Research shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, especially in older adults.
Research shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can significantly improve long-term health outcomes, especially in older adults.

The battle for New York

Unfortunately for New York, in their different ways Mr Donald Trump and Mr Zohran Mamdani are likely to compound the city’s problems.
Unfortunately for New York, in their different ways Mr Donald Trump and Mr Zohran Mamdani are likely to compound the city’s problems.

World’s healthiest diets: What we can learn from Mediterranean, Nordic, Okinawan eating habits

More S’pore retailers offering free-range meat amid growing appetite for healthier food

Organic free-range meat and eggs at Fairprice Finest at Bukit Timah Plaza photographed on Oct 6. 2025, including Australian free range pork by Mt Barker.
Organic free-range meat and eggs at Fairprice Finest at Bukit Timah Plaza photographed on Oct 6. 2025, including Australian free range pork by Mt Barker.

No reduction in Gaza hunger since truce: WHO

Dr Tedros said currently only between 200 and 300 trucks were going into Gaza daily.
Dr Tedros said currently only between 200 and 300 trucks were going into Gaza daily.

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