Why is it that our clothes keep getting larger although we do not eat more? The answer lies in an accumulation of weight with age. The leading cause for middle-aged weight gain is the overall decrease...

by Eveline Gan Children and teenagers who are depressed may have symptoms similar to those of adults. These include having suicidal thoughts, low mood that lasts more than two weeks, and a lack of...

When seemingly trivial ailments such as a sore throat may mean cancer by Eveline Gan eveline@mediacorp.com.sg THE sign seemed innocuous at first - a sore throat, which Mr L H Sim thought nothing...

By Teh Jen Lee THINK that Singapore is safe because there are no lions, tigers or bears on the prowl? Think again. Though much of the country is developed, there are still pockets of tropical rainforest...

By Frank Gaglioti The confirmed swine flu cases in Australia climbed above 4,500 this week, with more than 150 patients hospitalised. As of today, 11 people had died due to complications after contracting...