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Mental health

Kennedy makes unfounded claim that keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a history of promoting ideas with little to no scientific evidence to back them up.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a history of promoting ideas with little to no scientific evidence to back them up.

Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters

Concern among experts and regulators has grown in recent years that too much screen time and addictive algorithms are harming child development.
Concern among experts and regulators has grown in recent years that too much screen time and addictive algorithms are harming child development.

Worried about hosting a party? Seven tips to stress less and wow your guests this festive season

Festive gatherings can put pressure on the hosts to set a perfect table and maintain social harmony.
Festive gatherings can put pressure on the hosts to set a perfect table and maintain social harmony.

Commentary

Singapore crosses the super-aged threshold in 2026. Can its health system cope?

In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above
In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above

Police victim care officers help Singapore scam victims find strength after losing savings

(From left) Ms Lee Ting Yu and Ms Tanzima Rowshnya Raquib are volunteers with the police who support victims of crime, including sexual assault and scams.
(From left) Ms Lee Ting Yu and Ms Tanzima Rowshnya Raquib are volunteers with the police who support victims of crime, including sexual assault and scams.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Forced to kowtow until he bled: Why some men stay in abusive marriages

Spotting the signs of abuse might be crucial, but ensure you understand the heartbreaking reasons why many battered husbands feel forced to stay.
Spotting the signs of abuse might be crucial, but ensure you understand the heartbreaking reasons why many battered husbands feel forced to stay.

Svitolina says mental health break fuelled her run to first Australian Open semi-final

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 27, 2026 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina reacts during her quarter final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 27, 2026 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina reacts during her quarter final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

New NTU master’s in psychology offers specialisation in death and bereavement studies

NTU provost's chair in psychology Andy Ho (left) and Master of Science in psychology programme director Rebecca M. Nichols.
NTU provost's chair in psychology Andy Ho (left) and Master of Science in psychology programme director Rebecca M. Nichols.

How bad are AI delusions? Hear from the people treating them

Dr Julia Sheffield, a psychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is navigating how to treat problems caused or exacerbated by artificial intelligence chatbots.
Dr Julia Sheffield, a psychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is navigating how to treat problems caused or exacerbated by artificial intelligence chatbots.

Man in South Korea kills mentally ill brother, attacks mother with dementia ‘due to financial hardship’

The South Korean authorities said they will continue investigations once the suspect recovers from his injuries.
The South Korean authorities said they will continue investigations once the suspect recovers from his injuries.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.