Health

Health • STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 10, 2019 • 15 min read

Mental health The fallen

For some Singaporeans with mental health issues, mandatory military service can be an isolating and traumatic experience – and one which can leave them at serious risk of self-harm
By Thomas Brent

Jun 10, 2019

Health • STORY OF THE DAY • Mar 08, 2019 • 14 min read

Women's rights A cut, unseen

Despite Singapore’s reputation as a modern hub of progress and prosperity, female genital mutilation and cutting remains widespread among the city-state’s Malay Muslim community
By Robin Spiess

Mar 08, 2019

Health • STORY OF THE DAY • Dec 07, 2018 • 11 min read

Medical marijuana New highs

In November 2018, Thailand’s cabinet pushed through a draft law that, if passed, will legalise the use of cannabis for medical and research purposes, making it the first country in Asia to cash in on the plant’s burgeoning medical industry
By Janelle Retka

Dec 07, 2018

Health • Oct 11, 2018 • 12 min read
Sustainable development

Vietnam’s good life

Vietnam performed the best of 151 countries in a study that assessed quality of life versus environmental sustainability By Michael Tatarski

Health • Aug 08, 2018 • 15 min read
Malaysia

‘Behind the times’

Malaysia is grappling with mental healthcare. Affordable and effective treatment exists but is out of reach to many, thanks to a confounding and constricting system By Foong Li Mei

Health • May 28, 2018 • 7 min read
therapy cats

Providing comfort and companionship

Singapore's feline therapists are providing comfort in a nation slow to grasp the need for mental healthcare By Kirsten Han

Health • May 21, 2018 • 7 min read
Healthcare

Race to combat growing cancer crisis

Cancer claimed an estimated 1.2 million lives in Southeast Asia in 2012, making it the region's number one killer. And rates are predicted to skyrocket 40% by 2030. Governments are finally addressing this ongoing crisis, forcing medical professionals to play catchup in building quality cancer care systems By Cristyn Lloyd

Health • May 15, 2018 • 6 min read
Obesity

A Southeast Asian epidemic

Malnutrition is leaving Southeast Asia’s children predisposed to obesity and fatal diseases. With the rise of processed foods and less active lifestyles, these health impacts are only going to get worse unless children become the focal point of change By Janelle Retka

Health • Oct 31, 2017 • 2 min read
Bugs to Pasta

The cricket pasta that can help feed the world

Chomping on crickets is nothing new in Southeast Asia, but a global market for critter-based foods could turn edible insects into a major industry By Colin Meyn

Health • Mar 15, 2017 • 6 min read
Whatever happened to

Cambodia’s ‘HIV village’

In 2014, an unlicensed medic infected almost 300 people with HIV in Roka village, where the residents are still picking up the pieces By Paul Millar