Tag: asthma
Ministry of Health records rise in asthma, urti cases amid haze
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has recorded a sharp increase in asthma and upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) cases amid haze conditions affecting several areas in the country. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said monitoring between epidemiological week […]
Clearing the Air on Childhood Asthma
Understanding triggers Childhood asthma remains a prevalent health issue in Malaysia, affecting approximately one in ten individuals1, with a higher occurrence among children aged 6-142 in urban areas. As we observe World Asthma Day this month, it is essential to […]
Asthma drug’s hidden metabolite converts white fat to brown fat
Asthma drug’s hidden metabolite converts white fat to brown fat HCA Facebook Asthma drug’s hidden metabolite converts white fat to brown fat Asthma drug’s hidden metabolite converts white fat to brown fat A study at US-based Scripps Research has highlighted […]
Successful, long-term results reported for experimental asthma vaccine
A unique asthma vaccine has been developed that is able to generate antibodies against the inflammatory molecules known to cause severe asthma. Researchers from French-based Inserm, Institut Pasteur and Neovacs, who tested the vaccine in animal models, report a high […]
