Back pain is the world's leading cause of disability. At some point in their lives, approximately 80% of people will experience it, and for a significant proportion, it becomes a recurring, limiting presence that affects work, sleep, sport, and the ordinary activities that make daily life worth living.

Chronic pain is generally defined as pain lasting more than three months and may be caused by underlying conditions such as arthritis or, less commonly, cancer. Below are some common causes of joint pain in the elderly, along with their symptoms and management options.

Prehabilitation may not be a complicated concept, but the difference it can make to your recovery journey post-operation is increasingly well documented. General surgeon Dr. Edward Cheong explains what prehabilitation is, what it entails, and why it matters.

Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the airways. The inflammation is usually caused by various triggers such as pollen, exercise, or cold air.

While not every alert signals a serious problem, understanding what your smartwatch is detecting and knowing when to seek medical advice can play an important role in protecting your heart health.

Twenty-five years ago, robotic surgery was an experimental technology available in only a handful of centres worldwide. Today, it has become the standard approach for many urological procedures. Urologist Dr. Png Keng Siang discusses how robotics transformed urology, why the field embraced the technology before many others, and where the next generation of robotic surgery may take patient care.

A decade ago, genomic testing was largely confined to research laboratories and highly specialised medical centres. Today, a person's genome can be sequenced within weeks, and at a fraction of the original cost.

A hernia is a common medical condition that affects people of all ages, yet many individuals are unaware of its potential complications until symptoms become severe.