Turning 50 does not mean that you suddenly become unhealthy. Many people in their 50s are active, working, travelling and caring for both children and ageing parents. But this is also an age when paying closer attention to preventive healthcare becomes increasingly valuable. Conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes can develop without obvious symptoms. Regular health screening gives you and your doctor an opportunity to identify potential p

The 2026–2027 Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine is now available in Singapore. Find out what’s different about the latest influenza vaccine, who should consider getting vaccinated, when to get it, and what to know if you received a flu vaccine earlier this year.

Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Stomach cramps. When these symptoms suddenly hit you or your child, one of the first questions is often: “Was it something we ate?” Food poisoning and viral gastroenteritis, commonly called “stomach flu”, can look very similar. If you’re trying to understand food poisoning vs stomach flu in Singapore, both can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort, but they do not necessarily have the same cause. Here is how to understand the difference, what

Planning an overseas trip? Find out which travel vaccinations your family may need, when to get them, and how to prepare for a healthier holiday.

: Think it's just a bad cold? Influenza A can knock healthy adults off their feet for a week or more. Here's how to recognise it, what recovery really looks like, and when it's time to see a doctor.

Singapore has one of the highest childhood myopia rates in the world. Here's what back-to-scho

Sugar sneaks into a child's day in ways most parents never notice — from packet drinks to breakfast cereal. Here's how much is too much, where it's hiding, and simple swaps that don't require a fight at the dinner table.