Health

Causes for Joint Pain in Elderly

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.
  • 21 Jul 2026
  • 5 mins
Lifestyle

What is Prehabilitation and Why it Matters

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.
  • 21 Jul 2026
  • 5 mins
Medicine

Understanding Asthma: Why Proper Management 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.
  • 14 Jul 2026
Lifestyle

Monitoring Your Heart Health in the Age of Smartwatches

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.
  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 5 mins
Medicine

Robotic Surgery in 2026: What's New, What's Next, and What's Already Happening 8,000 Kilometres Away

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.
  • 30 Jun 2026
  • 5 mins
Medicine

What Genomics Means for Your Health Now

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.
  • 23 Jun 2026
  • 5 mins
Medicine

Understanding Hernias: Why Early Treatment Matters

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.
  • 16 Jun 2026
  • 5 mins
Health

The Microbiome Revolution: How Gut Health Is Reshaping Modern Medicine

Dr. Jeremy Lim, co-founder of AMILI, Southeast Asia’s first precision health company focused on modifying the gut microbiome to improve human health, touches on the various ways your gut microbiome affects your health, and how it is reshaping the future of personalised medicine.
  • 10 Jun 2026
  • 5 mins