Tag: health
Ischaemic heart disease remains Malaysia’s leading cause of death
Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) remains the leading cause of death in Malaysia, with diabetes and hypertension among the key risk factors contributing to the condition. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 17,421 Malaysians died from IHD in 2024, […]
Study links artificially sweetened drinks to higher Type 2 diabetes risk
Heat rises, and what better way to stay hydrated than by drinking liquids? Unfortunately, sugary drinks often get more attention as thirst quenchers than healthier water. But reaching for that can of artificially sweetened soda, thinking it is a healthier […]
An unbroken heart: Learning to live fully after a heart attack
Resource persons: , Dr Yew Kuan Leong and Dr Shathiskumar Govindaraju, both Consultant Cardiologists at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre Klang (BTMC) The heart attack is over. So why are some survivors still anxious about living normally again? Every patient’s recovery […]
Proactive measures needed to help bullied students cope, say Dzulkefly
Self-harm among school students linked to bullying requires stronger intervention, with the Health and Education Ministries stepping up collaboration to address the issue, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the collaboration includes enhanced counselling, early detection […]
BiDaKidney targets affordable automated peritoneal dialysis
As healthcare costs rise and chronic diseases become more widespread, frugal technology is gaining importance as a way to make essential medical care more accessible. One example is BiDaKidney, developed by University of the Philippines Diliman engineering graduates Andrew Jacob […]
Is your heart racing faster than F1 cars?
As Formula 1 returns to Sepang this October, the excitement of speed and high performance will once again take centre stage. While a racing heart can be part of the thrill, our hearts can also beat faster when we are […]
MOH reports a drop in haze-related illnesses
The number of haze-related illness cases showed a downward trend in Epidemiological Week (EW) 37/2026, with asthma cases registering the largest decline of 35.36 per cent compared with the previous week, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). In a […]
55,000 civil servants are exposed to serious mental health risks
More than 55,000 civil servants screened under a digital health profiling system have been identified as being high-risk for mental health issues, including suicidal tendencies. Public services department (JPA) deputy director-general (development) Bakhari Ismail said the screening under the civil […]
Type 2 Diabetes is becoming a concern among Malaysian children
Type 2 diabetes has been detected among Malaysians at an increasingly young age, with the disease detected in children as young as 14, according to the Health Ministry. Senior paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar Singh HSS warned that children who develop […]
Malaysian health ministry advocates for early assessments of autism and ADHD
The Education Ministry is urging parents to enrol their children early in screening programmes designed to detect learning difficulties, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said early screening is crucial to ensuring affected children […]
