Tag: health
Agilent and NUS Launch Center of Excellence in Cell Metabolism to Improve Population Health
Agilent Technologies has announced a new strategic partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS), acting through the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), to establish the NUS-Agilent Center of Excellence (CoE) in Cell Metabolism. This scientific collaboration […]
OS+H Asia 2024: Southeast Asia’s Leading Exhibition on Workplace Safety and Health Returns for its 14th Iteration
Southeast Asia’s leading exhibition dedicated to workplace safety and health, OS+H Asia, returns for its 14th iteration in a new venue, the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall B. Showcasing more than 130 exhibitors from 17 countries, OS+H Asia is […]
Cambodia Reaffirms ASEAN Health Cooperation Pledge
Cambodia’s Minister of Health, Chheang Ra, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of ASEAN citizens by strengthening cooperation with ASEAN and its dialogue partners. The commitment was announced during the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) […]
Indonesia Extends Abortion Window for Medical Emergencies, Rape in New Health Law
On July 26, Indonesian President Joko Widodo signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, extending the legal window for abortions in rape cases from six to 14 weeks gestation. Abortion remains largely illegal in Indonesia, with exceptions only for […]
Early Detection & Prevention Crucial for Colorectal Cancer in Malaysia
Colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, continues to pose a significant threat to public health. In Malaysia, it stands as the most common cancer among men and the second most common among women. To address this […]
Medical AI Advances with Alibaba and WHO Partnership on Digital Health
Alibaba Group’s research institute, Damo Academy has partnered with the WHO (World Health Organization) Collaborating Center on Digital Health to advance innovations in digital health, particularly benefiting developing countries. This partnership was launched at the AI for Good Global Summit […]
Climate Change Taking Toll on Workers’ Health – Report
The International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report highlighting the significant health risks climate change poses to workers worldwide. More than 70% of the global workforce, about 2.4 billion people, are expected to face health hazards related to climate change, […]
Healthy Plate, Happy Body: Enjoying (Not Skimping) on Good Nutrition
Balancing flavor and health Are you striving for a healthier diet? If so, you’re likely steering clear of sugar, fats, and salt like the plague! Avoiding these three “notorious” ingredients is touted as essential for preventing diseases such as cardiovascular […]
Endemetriosis : the “silent” health threat affecting millions of females worldwide
Despite it being fairly common, many women are still not familiar with the symptoms and causes of endometriosis, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In Malaysia, endometriosis affects an estimated 350,000 women—and roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age […]
Aging faster? It must be your housing condition
In a recent study conducted by Dr Amy Clair, Emma Baker, and Meena Kumari at the Australian Centre for Housing Research, University of Adelaide, the complex interplay between housing conditions and the rate of epigenetic aging takes center stage. Drawing on […]
