Melissa Fann
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From Heart Attack to Giving Back: Gary Tham on Recovery, Resilience and Starting the Year with Purpose
The start of a new year often prompts reflection on health, priorities, and the quiet promises we make to ourselves about doing better. For Gary Tham, those reflections are not…
Singapore Records First Cases Linked to Etomidate E-Vaporiser Abuse
Singapore has reported two significant enforcement actions involving etomidate e-vaporiser abuse, highlighting the country’s tightened stance on vaping and the added risks posed by this potent anaesthetic drug. Etomidate, which…
Finally Meeting Dr Pain: My First Visit to end my Pain Journey
For months, I’ve been dealing with recurring abdominal and back pain — sharp, disruptive, and still without a clear diagnosis. After countless visits to A&E, specialists, and even a brief…
The Future of Ageing Well: New Multi-Region Study Explores What It Means to Thrive in Later Life
A Global Effort to Understand Ageing in a Changing World The Intercontinental Alliance for Integrated Care (IAIC) marked a major milestone with the launch of its first multi-region study examining…
BMDP Stem Cell Subsidy: Singapore Becomes First to Fully Cover Stem Cell Procurement for Local Patients
Singapore Rolls Out Full Funding for Stem Cell Procurement Singapore’s Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP) will become the first registry in the world to fully cover the cost of stem…
Disability Inclusion Playbook Sets New Benchmark for Accessible Hospitality in Singapore
A New Industry Guide to Building Inclusive Hospitality Spaces A first-of-its-kind Disability Inclusion Playbook for the Accommodation Sector has been launched by The Ascott Limited (Ascott) to help hospitality operators…
FairPrice Group and Tan Tock Seng Hospital Partner to Tackle Senior Nutrition Gap in Singapore
A Collaborative Effort to Support Senior Health FairPrice Group (FPG), through its philanthropic arm FairPrice Foundation (FPF), has partnered with Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) to bridge the nutrition gap…
12 Going On 13: Gateway Arts Uses Theatre to Build Emotional Resilience in Youths
A Theatre Experience That Sparks Conversations on Mental Wellness From 21 October to 14 November 2025, Gateway Arts brings back 12 Going On 13, an immersive school-touring theatre production designed…
The Mindful Cup: How Japanese Tea Brings Wellness, Harmony, and Connection
When we think of tea, many of us picture comfort, stillness, and ritual. In Japan, tea has embodied these values for more than 1,200 years. What began as a luxury…
From Controls to Conversations: Rethinking Digital Safety for Kids in Singapore
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On 10 October, World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that well-being isn’t only nurtured in clinics or classrooms. It is also forged in the digital spaces where our children now…
