The foundations of our health were built in our mothers’ wombs. A healthy pregnancy is much more than nourishing the growing fetus; the mother’s metabolic condition is critical too. Half of all women of childbearing age are overweight with direct lifelong impact for their children. We explore the links between the health of mother and child, and what we can do about it.

<p>The foundations of our health were built in our mothers&rsquo; wombs. A healthy pregnancy is much more than nourishing the growing fetus; the mother&rsquo;s metabolic condition is critical too. Half of all women of childbearing age are overweight with direct lifelong impact for their children. We explore the links between the health of mother and child, and what we can do about it.</p>

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

Health & Living

The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

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