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8 Sausage Brands That Use Top-Tier Ingredients

These sausage brands go beyond taste with quality meat and cleaner ingredients.

2025-06-11T17:43:39Z

Ask the Expert: Everything Expecting Mums Should Know About Breech Babies

Is your baby in a breech position? Learn what it means for your pregnancy and delivery. Get expert answers on causes, risks, turning methods like ECV, and when to seek urgent care, so you can prepare confidently for a safe birth.

2025-06-12T14:54:43Z

How a pet dog could prevent eczema in children genetically at risk of the condition

Children who are genetically prone to eczema, an itchy skin condition, are less at risk if exposed to a dog early in life, a study suggests Having a pet dog at home could potentially help prevent eczema in children who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Academics said that having a pet dog in "early life" could ...

2025-06-05T20:37:19Z

8 Costco Finds That Are "Genius Buys" This Month

Shoppers are calling these clever Costco finds total game-changers this month.

2025-06-12T11:02:04Z

Kettle Brand Just Launched a Wild New Flavor

The cult-favorite chip brand's bold new flavor is spicy, savory, and only here for summer.

2025-06-11T17:13:08Z

Taco Bell Just Launched Wild New Chicken Items for "Limited Time"

“We’re not just jumping on a trend – we’re redesigning it completely,” Taco Bell says.

2025-06-12T12:32:02Z

The 3-3-3 Rule That Shrinks Menopause Belly Fat (No Gym Required)

Burn stubborn menopause belly fat with the 3-3-3 rule.

2025-06-12T11:01:00Z

Is Oat Milk Good for Pregnancy? Nutritional Benefits & Expert Advice

Discover if oat milk is safe during pregnancy. Explore its nutritional benefits, potential risks, and expert tips for expecting mothers in this comprehensive guide.

2025-05-28T14:55:24Z

Mental Disorders Now Leading Health Concern Among Singaporean Tweens, Study Finds

Mental disorders in SG youth are now the leading cause of disability and death among ages 10–14, a new Lancet study reveals. Learn what’s driving the trend and how parents can help.

2025-05-30T16:04:34Z

Five things that make your hay fever so much worse

You’ve popped your daily antihistamine and dutifully sprayed Beconase up your nose, but you’re still sneezing, coughing and wiping your streaming eyes. Dreadful hay fever symptoms, which affect around a quarter of adults in the UK, can persist for months over the summer. Knowing the triggers that can make it especially bad can help mitigate the wor...

2025-06-12T10:07:48Z

Six easy ways to lose weight without exercise

Even if you’ve never had a spare tyre before, the hormonal and metabolic changes that midlife brings can lead to a thickening around the middle. And while no diet can guarantee weight loss in a specific area, there are some foods which reduce your risk of gaining weight or developing dangerous visceral fat. Here’s what to prioritise: Eat kimchiCut ...

2025-02-03T17:06:35Z

When Caring for Dementia Pushes You to the Edge of Suicide

"Every day I’d find myself retreating to the toilet to have a good cry just so no one can see my pain." The post When Caring for Dementia Pushes You to the Edge of Suicide appeared first on RICE.

2025-06-10T06:39:35Z

Ask The Expert: ADHD Awareness – Spotting Early Signs in Kids

Learn to spot early signs of ADHD in children with expert advice from Bonfire Pediatrics. Understand behaviors, food triggers, and when to seek support.

2025-06-10T16:01:46Z

8 Chicken Nuggets Made With Real Ingredients

These chicken nuggets are made with real ingredients and taste great too.

2025-06-12T13:17:36Z

8 New Frozen Foods Just Hit Grocery Shelves

From pizza cookies to plantains, these frozen foods are hitting shelves right now.

2025-06-12T12:32:34Z

‘I had to spit it out’: 10 supermarket tomato salsas put to the taste test

The taste test in fullThe best supermarket tomato salsaIt’s the sauce of the summer. Lively, tangy tomato salsa brings fresh bite to smokey barbecued burgers or a sloppy-but-healthy vibe as a tortilla-chip dip. “Fresh” is the key word here. For cooked tomato relish, see ketchup or chutney. Salsa might just mean sauce in Spanish, but to us it is mad...

2025-06-12T14:07:42Z

7 Costco Items I Really Regret Buying Recently

A devoted Costco shopper shares 7 items she won’t be buying again—and what went wrong.

2025-06-12T12:01:55Z

8 Frozen Pizzas Made With the Best Ingredients

These frozen pizzas stand out for clean ingredients and high-quality toppings you can trust.

2025-06-12T12:17:37Z

I Let This App Dictate My Workouts Based on My DNA — Was It Worth It?

I've done plenty of DNA tests to help me explore my heritage a little deeper (I'm a hodgepodge of Eastern European, in case you're wondering).

2025-06-10T15:23:22Z

Parkway East Hospital Enhances Pediatric Care with New Urgent Care Centre

For many parents in Singapore, taking their children to the hospital can be an overwhelming experience, especially during emergencies. Long waiting times in busy emergency rooms can add stress to an already stressful situation. Parkway East Hospital, one of Singapore’s trusted healthcare providers, is addressing this challenge with the launch of its Pediatric Urgent Care […]

2025-06-10T15:24:30Z

How a young stroke survivor beat panic and anxiety and got her life back

Kandi Schmitz was afraid of leaving the house or exercising after a stroke during a 5km run. Now she's back training for a half marathon To prepare for her first half marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5km run. Six friends and family members decided to join her. The race in Melbourne, in the US state of Florida, was a two-hour drive from Schmi...

2025-06-11T22:01:38Z

The dangers of taking ADHD drugs when you don’t really need them

Be more alert; improve your focus; do better at work: these are the reasons why high-flyers, from surgeons to lawyers and bankers, take ‘brain-doping’ ADHD drugs despite not having the condition. Now, increasing numbers of elite athletes are joining them, looking for something extra to give them the competitive edge. But taking ADHD drugs when you ...

2025-06-12T14:07:40Z

SMART and KKH Develop First-of-Its-Kind Device (BLIPI) to Profile Newborns’ Immune Function

In a revolutionary leap for neonatal healthcare, researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) interdisciplinary research groups (IRGs) of the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), have co-developed BLIPI — the BiophysicaL Immune Profiling […]

2025-05-29T14:30:22Z

Most People Open To Sharing Smartwatch Health Data With Doctors

Key Takeaways Most people are willing to share smartwatch or activity tracker data with doctorsAbout 94% said they’d be open to sharing data if it improves their health careOnly 26% reported any concerns over data sharing THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s smartwatch can capture a lot of data about their health – and a new study ...

2025-06-12T10:36:42Z

Dr Pepper Recall Upgraded as FDA Warns of Serious Health Risk for Diabetics

Dr Pepper Zero Sugar is being recalled after cans were found to contain real sugar.

2025-06-12T14:32:56Z

Olivia Munn thanks Shannen Doherty for helping her through breast cancer diagnosis

Olivia Munn has paid tribute to Shannen Doherty for helping her through the early stages of breast cancer. The Newsroom star accepted the Trailblazer Award at the Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra TV Awards this week, and during her speech, Olivia took time to thank the late Beverly Hills, 90210 actress for her support. Olivia was diagnosed with ca...

2025-06-12T10:09:58Z

What is Arfid? Eating disorder is more than being picky about the food you will eat

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder leads people to reject foods because of their smell, taste or consistency, making eating a burden "No, not even strawberries," is something Mara says a lot. She cannot eat oranges - in fact, almost no other solid fruit, or vegetables - nor cold cooked meat. She was breaking out in a sweat before her workpla...

2025-05-27T08:24:06Z

No time for daily exercise? Being a weekend warrior can have the same health benefits

Intense exercise 2 or 3 times a week can be just as beneficial for your health as shorter daily workouts, researchers have found To maintain good health, the World Health Organization recommends regular exercise - 150 to 300 minutes of moderate aerobic physical activity, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent c...

2025-06-08T03:31:35Z

5 ways smoking causes damage beyond lungs and heart, and issues from herpes to infertility

World No Tobacco Day is a good time to recall how smoking affects nearly every part of your body and causes or aggravates various conditions Are you a smoker - or does someone you love smoke? If so, you, or they, have almost certainly had family, friends or colleagues give them reasons to stop. On World No Tobacco Day, we are reminded that most smo...

2025-05-30T20:48:33Z

Why is what Beyoncé, Dua Lipa and Gwyneth Paltrow eat so interesting to people?

From carbs to weight-loss diets to Diet Coke with jalapeno sauce, celebrity food and wellness trends are everywhere, but what do they know? I don't know why so many people are obsessed with what celebrities eat. A recent entertainment story pointed out that Gwyneth Paltrow had started to eat bread and pasta again. The poster woman for vainglorious ...

2025-06-04T00:15:22Z

I Tried Shakira’s New Hair Line Isima & It Actually Helped My Itchy Scalp

I’m often terrified of trying new hair products. I have scalp psoriasis, and many formulas leave my skin painfully (and embarrassingly) red, flaky, and itchy. But when I heard Shakira’s new haircare line, Isima, included products specifically for parched, sensitive scalps, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try. I know what you’re thinking, do we need another celebrity beauty line? I thought the same thing. But this one kind...

2025-06-11T13:49:50Z

Saffron Milk During Pregnancy: Benefits, Safety, and Best Practices

Discover if saffron milk is safe during pregnancy. Learn about its health benefits, recommended intake, potential risks, and preparation tips for expecting mothers.

2025-05-28T14:55:23Z

Cancer: Your career horoscope - June 13

Cancer: here are your career predictions for the day June 13

2021-11-09T02:53:36Z

Coconut Milk for Pregnancy: Benefits, Nutrition & Safety Guide for Expecting Moms

Explore the benefits of coconut milk for pregnancy, including nutrition, hydration, and digestive support, plus safety tips, smart uses, and expert answers to common questions.

2025-06-08T14:38:04Z

The Hidden Toll of Elderly Suicide on Singapore’s Mental Health Workers

“Working in this line, your bucket can become empty very quickly." The post The Hidden Toll of Elderly Suicide on Singapore’s Mental Health Workers appeared first on RICE.

2025-06-03T06:52:30Z

5 Major Changes Coming to Cracker Barrel This Summer

Cracker Barrel is adjusting prices, menus, and retail offerings in a big summer shake-up.

2025-06-12T14:33:06Z

Almond Milk for Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits & How to Include It in Your Diet

Is almond milk safe during pregnancy? Learn about its benefits, potential risks, and how to include almond milk in a healthy prenatal diet.

2025-05-29T13:46:41Z

Unmarried people have lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Widowed, divorced and never-married individuals in a US study had roughly 50 per cent or lower dementia risk compared with married people This is the 64th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. There are many health benefits to being in a happy marriage. It g...

2025-06-09T10:37:25Z

Is Goat Milk Good for Pregnancy? Everything Moms Need to Know

Is goat milk safe and beneficial during pregnancy? Discover all the essential facts, benefits, risks, and expert tips for moms-to-be considering goat milk in their prenatal diet.

2025-06-02T14:04:30Z

How did Singaporean chef lose 11kg in 5 months? Weight loss journey was ‘tough’, he says

Taking time out for regular exercise and sticking to a balanced diet are keys to losing weight. So how does a chef who works long hours around food hope to shed extra kilos? Ngo Xing Jun, a chef at his family's hawker stall in Singapore, found the answer when he shed 11kg (24lbs) to weigh 61.5kg and his body fat percentage dropped to a healthy 10.5...

2025-05-27T07:40:04Z

I Hate Workout Buddies (and I Know I'm Not Alone)

My gym time is sacred.

2025-06-10T21:38:35Z

Vaccine critic doctor among RFK Jr’s new appointees for immunisation committee

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed a new vaccine advisory panel, including a medical doctor who has claimed that Covid vaccines “may damage [children’s] brains, their heart, their immune system, and their ability to have children in the future.” The move comes just two days after the US health secretary unprecedentedly dismissed all 17 members of ...

2025-06-12T10:33:00Z

NHS tracker: The best and worst hospitals in the country

The NHS hospital backlog stands at 7.3 million – three million more than before the pandemic. Targets for ambulances, emergency departments, appointment waiting times and cancer care have not been met in at least five years. However, every hospital is facing unique levels of pressure. Use our tool to see the best and worst hospitals near you. What ...

2025-01-28T06:03:26Z

Capricorn: Your well being horoscope - June 12

Capricorn: here are your well being predictions for the day June 12

2021-11-09T02:37:56Z

Can curiosity prevent Alzheimer’s? What the research shows, and lessons from a grandmother

This is the 63rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. My grandmother, who died in her eighties, struggled with a number of significant handicaps. She had macular degeneration - an eye disease - and was almost totally blind at the end of her life; she could ...

2025-05-27T07:38:58Z

‘I didn’t see Carol’s dementia. I saw the woman I loved until the end’

In 2023, my wife, Carol, and I renewed our wedding vows as part of a campaign for the Alzheimer’s Society. She had lost the ability to speak by then, after living with the disease for more than a decade, yet she opened her eyes and her mouth puckered up when I leant over to kiss her. Our marriage lasted nearly 45 years until Carol’s death, and for ...

2025-06-12T07:01:58Z

Britain ‘becoming a national health state’ under Reeves

Britain is becoming a “national health state” under Rachel Reeves, with treatment poised to account for half of all public services spending by the end of the decade. Analysis by the Resolution Foundation said the Chancellor was presiding over a “major reshaping of the state” that will pave the way for more tax rises after she boosted NHS budgets i...

2025-06-12T10:52:53Z

Trouble speaking? Arm tingling? Act fast. It could be a mini stroke. The impact is lasting

Doing nothing if you have a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) puts you at risk of a bigger one later on, and of having dementia Kristin Kramer woke up early one morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then a couple of odd things happened. When she tried to call her other dog, "I couldn't speak", she said. As she ...

2025-06-12T01:17:18Z

This new silicone-free haircare range tackles frizz, damage, dryness and flat hair

Whatever your hair needs, Living Proof has you covered.

2025-05-29T06:57:20Z

How Samsung's Smartwatch Helped Me Navigate My Chronic Illness

When it comes to my health, the more I know, the better.

2025-06-10T17:23:22Z