Nutrition and diet

Dubai chewy cookie giveaways boost blood donations in South Korea

While the rich, chewy cookie has become a viral indulgence, the dessert is a highly concentrated combination of simple sugars and saturated fats.

Robert F Kennedy Jr, kicking off national tour, says he’s not running for President

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr used the occasion to praise President Donald Trump for working to lower drug prices, among other things.

Dubai chewy cookie craze in South Korea raises health concerns, experts warn

While the rich, chewy cookie has become a viral indulgence, the dessert is a highly concentrated combination of simple sugars and saturated fats.

Poor nutrition during pregnancy causing ‘brain stunting’ in Filipino children: Health Secretary

Philippines' Department of Health will implement a programme in which some pregnant women will be given a glass of milk a day.

Afghan mothers seek hospital help for malnourished children

WFP is seeking $502 million to feed six million Afghans over the next six months.

Apples surpass soft drinks as top sugar source for South Koreans

The agency found that South Koreans consume an average of 3.93g of sugar per day from apples, accounting for 6.9 per cent of total daily sugar intake.

Know your vitamins D, E and K: Vitamin D lack in sunny S’pore, vitamin K shots for babies

Vitamin D is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight.

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Food trails for kids, protein for seniors: How S’poreans are learning to live well and eat better

Preschoolers and seniors looking at fresh produce and learning to how to buy and prepare fresh food

Do you need that multivitamin supplement? Know the ABCs of vitamins

Eat a balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables rather than relying only on vitamin supplements.

There’s never been a better time to quit caffeine

A variety of drinks served at Matcha Thomas in Beacon, New York on Nov 22, 2025. A growing assortment of low- and no-caffeine options at cafes across the country are just as enticing as their stimulating counterparts.

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