By Dr. Akanksha Sharma Let’s be real: Menopause can feel like your body has suddenly decided to speak a different language. The hot flashes, the…

A doctor’s perspective on hidden insulin resistance, lifestyle triggers, and what actually helps Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is no longer seen only in overweight women.…

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most talked-about health trends in Singapore—especially among women juggling work, family, fitness, and metabolic health goals. From…

You’re the mum who “has it together.”The calendar is colour-coded. The kids’ enrichment classes are booked. Work targets get met. Meals get planned. Family WhatsApp…

Introduction Diabetes isn’t just a health condition—it’s a silent, progressive disease that can impact nearly every organ in the body. In Singapore 🇸🇬, diabetes has…

Diabetes in Singapore is often thought of as a “later-life” or male-predominant condition, but women are increasingly affected, and many are diagnosed late, only after…

Bloating that “looks like pregnancy” by evening, constipation that won’t budge, acid reflux after hawker meals, or a tummy that reacts to everything—gut complaints are…

Singapore is a food paradise—and a fascinating “real-world nutrition lab.” Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines share the same city environment (work stress, sleep debt, heat,…

If you’re in your late 30s to early 50s and thinking, “Something feels off… but my reports are normal,” you’re not imagining it. Perimenopause (the…

[Written & reviewed by Dr Akanksha Sharma, MBBS MD (Preventive & Community Medicine)], Updated on [Dec, 2025] Introduction: Why So Many Women Feel “Off” —…