Episodes: 161
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Singapore
YouTube: 826.0k subscribers
Instagram: 1.0M followers
Publicly listed emails
podcast@sph.com.sg
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Joyce Teo - Health journalist and correspondent at The Straits Times, covering medical, healthcare, and public-health topics.
Calvin Chin - Visceral Fat, Blood-pressure Limitations, Cardiovascular Risk, Fat Loss, And Exercise Intensity.
Charmaine Sim - Palliative Care In The ICU, Family Support During Critical Illness, End-of-life Decisions, And Clinician Distress.
Neo Han Yee - Palliative Care In Intensive Care, End-of-life Decision-making, Quality Of Life, And Support For Patients And Families.
Noorhazlina Ali - Healthy Ageing, Exercise, Nutrition, Sarcopenia, Memory Concerns, And Dementia Prevention.
S1E152: How old are you biologically, and what are you doing about it?
September 04, 2026
Discover the science of aging and learn about the latest geroscience research aimed at shifting the focus from mere lifespan to healthspan. Synopsis: Once a month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. In the latest Health Check podcast, we examine the burgeoning science of healthspan—the period of life spent in good health, free from chronic disease—shifting the focus beyond mere lifespan. Part of The Straits Times' “The New Age” se...
S1E151: What your blood pressure reading misses
July 13, 2026
Discover why standard clinical checks might miss critical heart risks, and the vital role of fat loss over weight loss. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. For millions of people worldwide living with hypertension, keeping blood pressure numbers in the normal zone is the ultimate goal. But what if that peace of mind is an illusion? Recent findings from the REMODEL study at the National Heart Centre Singapore s...
S1E150: Palliative care is for living, not just dying: Talk about it sooner
June 08, 2026
Your guide to a kinder end-of-life journey in the ICU. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National University Hospital recently launched a new initiative called A Kinder ICU that is supported by a 3.93 million grant from the Lien Foundation. The aim is to integrate palliative care into standard ICU treatment. In this episode, Joyce Teo finds out more about the initiative...
The Medical Collective · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for Health Check: podcast@sph.com.sg.
Podseeker estimates Health Check reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Health Check typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior clinicians, medical specialists, hospital department leaders, healthcare practitioners, and researchers with recognized expertise in a clearly defined health topic. Common among recent guests: Senior clinical or hospital leadership roles; Specialized medical expertise; Clinical research or academic appointments. Recent guests include Calvin Chin, Charmaine Sim, and Neo Han Yee.
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Recent episodes cover Healthcare, Medicine, Public Health, Ageing, and Wellness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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