Melissa Fann

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Melissa Fann is the founder and editor of The Wellness Insider, an independent Singapore-based wellness media platform founded in 2016. She writes and edits practical wellness content covering health, fitness, food, women’s health, family, healthy ageing and everyday wellbeing, with a focus on helping readers make informed choices in a Singapore context.

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SSUNSU’s Ginseng-Powered Beauty Line: What Stands Out From the Viral Jelly to the Lightweight Sunscreen

Melissa Fann
10/03/2026

Korean beauty brands have long incorporated traditional ingredients such as ginseng into modern skincare. SSUNSU is one of the newer brands building its product range around this ingredient, combining ingestible…

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Why Singaporeans Know Sleep Matters but Still Don’t Get Enough

Melissa Fann
09/03/2026

Singaporeans Are Putting Sleep at the Top of Their Health Priorities Sleep is increasingly being recognised as one of the most important pillars of health. In fact, many Singaporeans now…

Living

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#RaiseForRare Campaign Calls for Greater Awareness and Support for Rare Disease Patients in Singapore

Melissa Fann
09/03/2026

For many families living with rare diseases, the hardest part is not just the diagnosis — it is navigating a lifelong condition that few people understand. Rare diseases affect only…

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Singapore Heart Foundation Launches “Be A Heart Hero” Programme to Teach Life-Saving Skills to Children

Melissa Fann
07/03/2026

The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) has introduced a new initiative designed to empower young children with basic emergency response awareness through its “Be A Heart Hero” programme, a community education…

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Natalie Dau’s Project 1000 “Break 8” Run Across Peninsular Malaysia with adidas

Melissa Fann
06/03/2026

Ultra-endurance athlete Natalie Dau is preparing for an ambitious new challenge — attempting to run across Peninsular Malaysia in under eight days. Supported by sports brand adidas, the attempt forms…

Health

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HSA: Consumers Advised to Stop Taking Rosabella Moringa Capsules Over Salmonella Risk

Melissa Fann
02/03/2026

Consumers in Singapore are being advised to immediately stop consuming specific batches of Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules following a recall in the United States linked to possible Salmonella contamination.…

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Chinese New Year Celebrations at LEGOLAND Malaysia: What Families Can Expect in the Year of the Horse

Melissa Fann
06/02/2026

Chinese New Year at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort is designed to be loud, colourful and full of things for children to touch, build and run towards and for many families, that’s…

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FairPrice Freezes Chilled Pork, Seafood and Vegetable Prices for Chinese New Year 2026

Melissa Fann
03/02/2026

As families prepare for Chinese New Year gatherings, FairPrice has announced a festive price freeze aimed at keeping essential ingredients affordable throughout the peak celebration period. From 29 January to…

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Skinscape Climate-Aware Skincare Review: Afterglow Serum and Gentle Reset Cleanser for Singapore’s Humid Skin

Melissa Fann
30/01/2026

Why Climate-Aware Skincare Matters in Singapore Living in Singapore means navigating a daily skin tug-of-war between heat, humidity, sweat, air-conditioning and, for many, regular in-clinic aesthetic treatments. Skin often ends…