Tag: health
Self-test kits can’t sort out influenza from other diseases
Home test kits cannot replace professional medical assessment of those who come down with influenza, several doctors have said. General practitioner Dr Leong Yuet Mae said only doctors could obtain a full picture of one’s health with regards to influenza. […]
Feed the brain with Thiamine
Chocolate is good for the brain – and this has never been truer than today, when many of us need a respite from the stress, fatigue, and emotional strain that affect our mental health. Chocolates are rich in B vitamins, […]
Gov’t targets 30,000 couples for fertility treatment aid
The government is targeting 30,000 couples nationwide to benefit from subsidised fertility treatment assistance, aimed at increasing the birth rate which is currently at its lowest level. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said […]
Severe influenza drug shortage hits Klang Valley pharmacies
Several pharmacies across the Klang Valley have run out of antiviral drugs following a surge in influenza cases nationwide, particularly among children. A pharmacist said oseltamivir syrup, which is commonly prescribed for children, and the tablet form for adults have […]
Breast cancer cases rising in Pahang, patients as young as 20s recorded
The number of breast cancer cases in Pahang has been increasing every year, with patients as young as those in their 20s being recorded, said state Social Welfare, Women and Family Development Committee chairman Datuk Sabariah Saidan. She said greater public […]
Influenza: MOH prepared for possible increase in cases
All Health Ministry (MOH) facilities and personnel are fully prepared to handle any unexpected spike in influenza cases, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said Emergency and Trauma Departments at MOH hospitals have set up separate pathways for infectious and non-infectious […]
Flu on the rise: How Asia is managing a widespread seasonal threat
Flu rages across Asia, schools suspend classes In Asia, reports of influenza cases are rising. For countries like the Philippines, it is the downside of the incoming holiday season when the weather turns cooler, while for others like Thailand, the […]
40% hike in on-call allowance for public health workers
The on-call allowance for healthcare workers has been raised by about 40%, with this initiative being implemented retrospectively effective Oct 1. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said some RM120 million would be spent on this annually, adding that this was the […]
What those “eye floaters” might be warning you about your eye health
Retinal detachment may sound rare, but it is a real risk, especially if you are over 40, highly myopic, or have a family history of eye problems. Once it happens, time is your most critical ally. Dr Peh Khaik Kee […]
From reel to real: A K-drama star’s health battle spotlights disease awareness
For fans of Korean dramas (K-dramas), the protagonists — their favorite actors or “biases” — often seem to embody our fantasies of a perfect world, where a perfect relationship leads to a perfect life. But what if these K-drama heroes […]
