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XX Files - S1E173: Can a new advisory on screen use for children help mitigate adverse health effects?

The Ministry of Health just announced a new advisory on screen use for children up to 12 years old which gives tips on how parents should set the example for their kids. CNA938’s Justine Moss speaks with Adjunct Associate Professor Chong Shang Chee, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics at Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, NUH to find out more about the importance of this advisory.

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XX Files - S1E127: Taking the reins at a junior college

Appointed the principal of National Junior College in December 2022, Lucy Toh brings with her a wealth of experience in the education field. In her previous role, she served as Divisional Director, Special Educational Needs, Ministry of Education. Hear about her journey thus far, as well as what she's looking forward to. 

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XX Files - S1E126: Protecting Singapore's food heritage

Pamelia Chia wants to protect Singapore's culinary traditions through her food heritage newsletter, Singapore Noodles. She’s also author of the cookbook “Wet Market to Table”, with a second one on the way. Hear what she has to say on the past and future of food in our part of the world. 

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XX Files - S1E125: Managing the transition from life to death

Tay Jia Ying is an end-of-life doula and founder of Happy Ever After, an organisation which helps to support those who are dying. She thinks we need to have more conversations about preparing to say goodbye. We hear from her about how to do just that.

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XX Files - S1E124: Taking back her life after two heart attacks

After suffering two heart attacks at the peak of her career, Lisa Williamson realised she had to take a step back and lead a more purposeful, healthy lifestyle. In this new chapter of her life, we hear about how she's pursuing a commitment to sustainability as Partner at Natroshield.

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XX Files - S1E123: Christmas Party For The Lonely

On this episode of XX Files we speak to Esther Chua who, with her husband, decided to host a party for 'lonely' people in Singapore

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