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The Red Meat And Smoking Equivalency

Is eating processed meat really as dangerous as smoking? Our columnist, Annabel Tan, takes a closer look at the statement issued by WHO.

The New Old People Problem

Coping with a rapidly aging population is a complex issue that cannot be dealt with simply by training more gerontologists.

Of Myths And Millennials

Are you drinking eight glasses of water, eating salad and sleeping eight hours a day? Good for you, but unfortunately, your actions might not have a firm scientific basis.

Taking A Stand Against Sitting

Are you sitting down? You might want to take a little walk after reading this article.

Of Epidemics And The End Of The World

Sure, pandemics can be scary and shouldn't be taken too lightly. But don't let Hollywood-style hysteria take over either.

Beyond Food & Fuel: The Tragedy & Complexity Of Refugee Health

As the Rohingya refugee crisis continues to unfold, the international community urgently needs to come up with a stronger response than stopgap measures of providing food and fuel.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Mental Health

Much more can and needs to be done to address the sensitive topic of mental health in Asia.

The Ebola Outbreak: Forgotten Far Too Soon

Rather than knee-jerk responses of aid, health systems must be strengthened as a long-term solution to epidemics, writes Annabel Tan.

Asia’s Turn At The New Space Age?

Will Asian governmental efforts take man to space or will private companies get there first?