More Singaporeans open to seeking mental health help: survey
Hazel Camba While mental health challenges remain a concern in the city-state, especially for young adults aged 18-29, Singaporeans have…
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Experts warn of Turkey’s increasingly obese society
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Health experts in Turkey have highlighted the increasing number of Turks being categorised as "obese", which is linked…
“Be Yourself — That’s Power,” says Jude Guaitamacchi
Newsjustnews writers Jude Guaitamacchi is an award-winning LGBT+ speaker, campaigner and advocate whose work spans mental health, inclusion and gender…
International news: Stronger tobacco rules called for in Bangladesh
Rosemarie Zamora Experts have recently reiterated their call for the government to introduce stronger tobacco rules in the country as…
Singapore, South Korea sign health co-operation agreement
Singapore and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost co-operation in the health sector,…
Malaysia to face labour crisis as birth rate hits all-time low
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Economists warned that Malaysia’s labour market could face “severe challenges” as the national birth rate plunged to an…
Nepalis reel as social media ban hits daily life
Hyacinth Estrada Nepalis are in a panic after the government decided to block Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and other social media…
Filipino netizens slam contractors’ ‘nepo babies’ amid flood control project anomalies
Ciara Mina The so-called "nepo babies" of the Philippines' top flood control project contractors are facing backlash from Filipino netizens…
Tradpop Summer: Is Taylor Swift’s engagement emblematic of pop music’s conservative turn?
Adam Peaker Pop royalty Taylor Swift’s recent engagement to long-term boyfriend and NFL star Travis Kelce has been described as…
Nepal tightens fertility clinic regulations after teenage egg harvesting scandal
Following a horrifying case of illicit egg extraction from young girls that sparked public anger and urgent calls…
Health news: Singapore reaffirms support for dementia patients, caregivers
The city-state of Singapore has reaffirmed that persons living with dementia and their caregivers will continue to receive…
Is your child safe online? Protecting children on the internet
In this modern, fast-paced world, most people are using the internet, from different kinds of transactions - may…
Singapore launches new ‘Age Well Neighbourhood’ scheme to support seniors
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Seniors in Singapore will have a better opportunity of ageing actively and staying connected while being cared for…
Fijians told to observe healthy lifestyle to combat widespread anaemia
Carmela Calling Devina Nand, the head of Fiji’s Department of Wellness at the Ministry of Health, has encouraged the public…
UK government recruits medical TikTokers amidst cosmetics crackdown
Top 'MedTok’ influencers are to give warnings on getting cosmetic procedures abroad under new plans announced by the…
Entertainment news: Meryl Streep wears Vietnamese brand in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Hollywood actress Meryl Streep was recently seen wearing a shirt from a Vietnamese label while filming "The Devil…
Nepal’s plan to legalise polygamy ignites debate
The Nepali government’s plan to legalise polygamy—the practice of having more than one spouse—has sparked heated debate as…
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad campaign causes uproar
Sandra Queiroz US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters’ new denim campaign featuring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney is causing uproar around…
From addiction to endurance: Spencer Matthews on redefining limits and finding purpose
In this exclusive interview with the Champions Speakers Agency, one of the UK’s most candid and driven celebrity speakers, Spencer…
Conspiracies, clicks & control: Chloe Colliver on fixing our online future
Chloe Colliver is one of Europe’s leading voices on online disinformation, digital extremism and the intersection of tech…
Why is Gen Z drinking less alcohol?
Generation Z is breaking one of the oldest habits of adult life: alcohol consumption. For this generation, physical…
Surging screen time harms Nepali children’s development, say experts
Nepali health experts are becoming increasingly alarmed as children spend more time attached to their phones than ever…
‘Blue’s Clues’ host Steve Burns to launch podcast on what it means to be alive
Angelica N. Hall Steve Burns is coming back - not to search for clues, but to talk to us.
Crowds enjoy ‘disconnected’ time after power cut hits Spain and Portugal
Rachel Walker Millions of people were caught in chaos on Monday after a mass blackout brought Spain and Portugal to…