Among leaders making UN debut: a new mother with baby in tow, World News,UNITED NATIONS – At the United Nations this week, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has to contend with some daunting challenges – her debut before world leaders and the sleep schedule of her 3-month-old baby. The 38-ye
Even slightly early birth linked to lower income and education in adulthood, Health News,Even when babies are born \”full term,\” those who spend fewer weeks in the womb may still be less likely to earn a college degree and get a high-paying job, a large study suggests. In the analysis of 228,030 sing
Hayabusa2: The asteroid probe seeking solar system secrets, Digital News,Japan's Hayabusa2 space probe made its second touchdown on a distant asteroid on Thursday, in a bid to collect mineral samples that could reveal more about the solar system's evolution. Here are five things to know ab
My parents are scared I'll lose my IC. Can I bring a photocopy version instead? – We answer your questions about GE2020 polling day, Singapore News,There's no question too dumb, too outrageous, or too insignificant, at least not in our books. Voting is a big responsibility, after all. And
16-year-old boy wrongly given Moderna Covid-19 vaccine meant for 18 and above; MOE and MOH apologise, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A 16-year-old boy was wrongly given the first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday (June 3), but he is not expected to suffer any safety issues. The mistake wa
Born without a womb, Malaysian artist sparks conversation on sexual health, Lifestyle News,KUALA LUMPUR – Thursday (March 4) – When she was 17, Malaysian writer and performer Wani Ardy consulted doctor after doctor when she failed to begin menstruating. They all told her the same thing: she did not
North Korea defector soldier is general's son: Report, Asia News,TOKYO – The North Korean soldier who defected to the South in a hail of bullets last year is a general's son but says most Northerners of his age have no loyalty to Kim Jong Un, according to a Japanese newspaper. Oh Chong Son
Sephora customers' data breached — names, email addresses and passwords exposed, Digital News,International beauty retailer Sephora has admitted to a breach of its online users' data, affecting customers in Singapore as well as in other countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, th
How much does adopting a child in Singapore cost? According to a single mum, $32,000, Lifestyle News,The moment Melissa held the 10-week-old baby girl in her arms, she couldn’t bear to put her down. She was enraptured. Born in Indonesia, the baby girl (later named Kaitlyn) was among the babies for a
How to cope with 'mum guilt' in a healthy way, Lifestyle News,Being a mum can give you a never-ending to-do list, making you feel inadequate or guilty when you're not able to complete it. Persistent guilt from the shoulds, the supposed to's, and the other mums are doing can turn
Pfizer, BioNTech start testing Covid-19 vaccine in pregnant women, World News,CHICAGO – Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have started an international study with 4,000 volunteers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their Covid-19 vaccine in healthy pregnant women, the companies said on Thursday (F
Too much sugar during pregnancy may give baby these health problems, Health News,1. Your child has a higher risk of developing asthma You wouldn't let your little one drink sugary beverages, but you shouldn't bend the rules for yourself either. According to a recent American study, consumi
Barbie Hsu: 'I stopped breathing right after giving birth to my son', Entertainment News,Pregnancy and childbirth can be life-threatening business for both mother and baby. Taiwanese actress and host Barbie Hsu revealed she nearly died when she delivered her son Hsi-lin four years ago. In
