Tag: health
WHO pushes for sustainability measures in pharma sector
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Department of Regulation and Prequalification, has launched an initiative titled “Greener Pharmaceuticals’ Regulatory Highway” to address the environmental impact of the pharmaceutical sector. This initiative emphasizes the need for innovative regulatory practices to […]
New Year’s Resolution for Health: Managing Weight with Medical Solutions
Weighing in on obesity: it is a complex condition Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia and across Asia. Malaysia has the second- highest adult obesity rate in Southeast Asia, with a prevalence of 19.7%. According […]
Philippines’ Health Dept urges public to stay warm as cold weather illnesses surge
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has issued an advisory urging the public to stay safe and warm amid a significant rise in cold weather-related illnesses. Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), including cough, colds, […]
Protect your blood pressure: balancing sitting and standing at work
A recent Finnish Retirement and Aging study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal sheds light on the potential downsides of standing for extended periods at work, especially when it comes to blood pressure. While standing itself […]
New Research and Dietary Approaches for Gut Health in Asia
Previous studies estimated that the incidence of IBD in Asia is generally less than 5 per 100,000 people, with specific rates ranging from 0.5 to 3 per 100,000 across various countries. Over the years, significant yet varying increases have been […]
What Your Pulse and Tongue Reveal About Your Health
By Dr Ong Siew Siew, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine at IMU University The ancient practices of observing the tongue and evaluating the pulse reveal a wealth of information about an individual’s health and constitutional […]
Take charge of your health to fight diabesity
By Dr Alex Teo, Director, Research Development and Scientific Affairs, Asia Pacific, Herbalife Diabetes is on the rise 1 in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the region is expected to become the largest contributor to the global economic burden of diabetes by […]
What a Face Can Reveal About Melancholic Depression
Imagine this: you’re watching a funny movie with a group of friends. Everyone’s laughing, grinning ear to ear—except for one person. They sit quietly, expressionless, seemingly untouched by the humor lighting up the room. This is not just a bad […]
Singapore Supports Africa CDC in Mpox Outbreak Response with Diagnostic Aid
Singapore’s Ministry of Health has pledged a support package that includes diagnostic kits and testing supplies capable of conducting up to 50,000 tests to bolster the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention’s (Africa CDC) response to the ongoing mpox […]
Indonesia and US Sign Health Cooperation Agreement
The Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance bilateral health collaboration. This agreement, building on a long-standing partnership, focuses on addressing health challenges […]
