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5 gastrointestinal symptoms you should never ignore, according to doctors

Experts say these warning signs should always prompt a chat with a doctor.

Pope Leo will leave hospital, return to Vatican on Oct 17: Holy See

The pope had part of his right lung removed on Tuesday (Oct 13) because of a cancerous tumour.

TCM providers, practitioners can apply for accreditation from Oct 17; first 5 clinics granted status

SINGAPORE: Five traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) providers have become the first in Singapore to receive accreditation under a new national programme aimed at raising standards and strengthening public confidence in the sector. From Saturday (Oct 17), TCM service providers and practitioner

What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? It might be more about motivation and staying engaged

Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement – an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition.

Mental health practitioners call for lower or no parental consent age as more youths seek help

Some practitioners want the threshold lowered to as young as 13 or 14 - even none at all - as the government works on guidelines on parental consent for mental health services.

Why more than 55 cyclists are riding 1,800km in Japan for cancer support

Over 15 days, teams of Bristol Myers Squibb employees are taking on a long-distance cycling challenge to support cancer organisations across Asia Pacific – driven by personal stories of patients, survivors and loved ones.

What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, raising questions about his health and whether he will need further treatment. Here's what we know so far about his condition.

Beyond skin deep: The role of facial muscles in ageing

Understanding how different facial layers change with age can help inform a more targeted approach to rejuvenation.

Call centre lines across NHG Health institutions, including four hospitals, temporarily unavailable

The four hospitals under NHG Health are Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Woodlands Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital.

Call centre lines across NHG Health institutions temporarily unavailable; NUH, SGH experiencing system disruptions

NHG Health, the National University Hospital and Singapore General Hospital said separately that they were working to resume normal operations.

Public hospitals, healthcare institutions across Singapore hit by system disruptions

NHG Health institutions, the National University Hospital and Singapore General Hospital are experiencing system disruptions.

Is joint pain just part of ageing? What to know about osteoarthritis

This World Arthritis Day, an orthopaedic surgeon explains when joint pain may warrant medical attention and how osteoarthritis can be managed.

Electric shocks, tinnitus, frozen shoulder: Surprising perimenopause symptoms you may not know about

Perimenopausal symptoms can seem unrelated, but falling oestrogen levels can affect many different parts of the body. Doctors explain why, how to manage the symptoms and how long they may linger after menopause.

Why marriages like mine crumble after two decades - Clare O’Reilly

Telegraph opinion: What happens when your marriage becomes a friendship?

Starship Hospital nurse warns staff shortages leading to dire consequences

Staffing levels are leading to issues like children not getting their medication on time and even dosing errors, the nurse said.

Society Insider: Graeme Hart’s granddaughter Jemima Hawkesby launches luxury golfwear brand Albi

Fisher Funds urges investors to be selective as global shares hit new highs amid AI boom

Fisher Funds is warning the Iran war dragging on could bring weakness to markets.

BusinessNZ warns against policy reset as economy heads into 2027

BusinessNZ wants corporate tax cut from 28% in staged reductions.