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Singapore Health News API

Get the live top health headlines from Singapore with our JSON API.

Get API key for the Singapore Health News API

API Demonstration

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make and the JSON response you will receive when you use the news api to get the top headlines from Singapore.

GET
https://gnews.io/api/v4/top-headlines?country=sg&category=health&apikey=API_KEY
{
    "totalArticles": 48024,
    "articles": [
        {
            "id": "b437c0de7609dcf5b5323c6a9d4222ac",
            "title": "‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond",
            "description": "‘I don’t want to live but I don’t want to die.’ ‘I wish I could fall asleep and not wake up.’ When people talk like this, how should we respond?",
            "content": "Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 49. Approximately one in eight Australians have seriously considered suicide.\nThese numbers highlight why it’s crucial to understand the different ways suicidal thoughts – also known ... [5074 chars]",
            "url": "https://theconversation.com/i-wish-i-could-fall-asleep-and-never-wake-up-even-passive-suicidal-thoughts-are-a-worry-heres-how-to-respond-274741",
            "image": "https://images.theconversation.com/files/715615/original/file-20260202-56-a11daj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&rect=0%2C33%2C5472%2C2736&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-09T00:25:00Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "344b3e5c4a3152c0cbebe5418ae064b7",
                "name": "The Conversation",
                "url": "https://theconversation.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "8e5e49d99e00086f216b9fb16d5956c9",
            "title": "Promising longevity molecule may help defend against Alzheimer’s disease: NUS Medicine study",
            "description": "The molecule may be a way to support healthier brain ageing and delay cognitive decline. Read more at straitstimes.com.",
            "content": "SINGAPORE – A local study has shown that a naturally occurring molecule, which is commonly studied for its anti-ageing effects, could improve communication between brain cells and restore key memory-related brain functions impaired by Alzheimer’s dis... [3703 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/promising-longevity-molecule-may-help-defend-against-alzheimers-disease-nus-medicine-study",
            "image": "https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/d3445e7d03ad9be56041d42bd37026a54a863b7b60dd5fcbe803c2eb3430d2fd",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T21:02:07Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "739b615c65becd670ee152cab7f8c439",
                "name": "The Straits Times",
                "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "39e315d4acdeac10b6e1841ba7b99c25",
            "title": "Scientists find the stem cell sensor 'switch' that keeps bones strong",
            "description": "New discovery shows bone marrow stem cells have pressure sensors that decide between building bone or storing fat.",
            "content": "Researchers have pinpointed a pressure-sensing switch on bone marrow stem cells that turns movement into new bone growth.\nBy targeting the switch, future medicines could strengthen fragile bones in people whose illness keeps them from moving much.\nBo... [5121 chars]",
            "url": "https://www.earth.com/news/scientists-find-the-sensor-switch-that-keeps-bones-strong-even-without-movement/",
            "image": "https://cff2.earth.com/uploads/2026/02/08134523/bone-strength_sensor-switch_stem-cells_1m.jpg",
            "publishedAt": "2026-02-08T20:56:50Z",
            "lang": "en",
            "source": {
                "id": "fca72a05020e12df547eedb79c870663",
                "name": "Earth.com",
                "url": "https://www.earth.com"
            }
        }
    ]
}

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