Desktop “air curtains” as an indirect virus barrier
Air curtains – artificially created streams of moving air – which are used to protect patients in operating rooms or to prevent the spread of contaminants, may be a solution for tight, […]
Wellness and Complementary Therapies
A heathier diabetes management plan for the new normal
Diabetic patients should be mindful of their condition, especially with the gradual relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in Malaysia, after which many social and economic activities will resume […]
Faster walking pace beneficial to biological aging
The first-of-its-kind research to look at how walking pace may influence health and biological age has put forth a genetic link: scientists from the University of Leicester,[…]
Breathing exercises key to exercise tolerance in middle-aged people
Past research from reputable US sources shows adults tend to reduce or stop physical activity as they age. However, regular exercise is crucial for middle-aged and […]
Leafy greens found to fight off COVID-19 and common cold viruses
A chemical derived from cruciferous plants such as broccoli has been found to inhibit the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 […]
How to declutter your mind and develop personal agency
The mind is a powerful tool: it is necessary to take stock of our mental well-being from time-to-time and create the best version of our mind […]
Community health
Four more cases of rare monkeypox infection detected in the UK
The British health authorities have reported four more cases of the viral monkeypox infection in England, bringing the total confirmed cases since early May 2022 to seven […]
Over 170 Malaysians on Paxlovid fully recovered, no side effects reported
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that 173 COVID-19 patients have recovered fully as of May 9 after being administered Pfizer’s antiviral Paxlovid pills […]
Surge in daily domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung has said COVID-19 infections in Taiwan would keep increasing despite being in a more secure position than during the outbreak […]
Singapore finally removes all COVID-19 restrictions
Singapore is easing into normalcy after its first day free of COVID curbs: its commercial heart slowly thrumming to life with office workers returning, restaurants and coffee shops […]
Enhanced emergency care/ambulance services kicks off in Malaysia
In a bid to improve the overall efficiency and quality of emergency medical services in Malaysia, two local companies have announced a strategic partnership to provide telemedicine and […]
Other health News
Brain region protein found to also regulate body weight
A protein closely linked to the development of various cancers such as paediatric lymphoma and certain lung cancers is suggested to also […]
IBD patients show effective COVID-19 vaccine response, despite fears
Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more susceptible to infection than the general population because of their treatment […]
Research success into a new way to train one’s creativity
Method training based on the “narrative theory” helps people be more creative in the way children, artists, and writers are by way of imagination and […]
Zenyum invisible braces a great alternative treatment for crooked teeth
Dental technology start-up Zenyum is set to take over affordable, aesthetic dentistry in Southeast Asia, one confident smile at a time. Founded in Singapore […]
“World Obesity Day 2022” calls for urgent recognition and greater action in Malaysia
Themed “Everybody Needs to Act,” World Obesity Day this year aims to push recognition of obesity as a chronic disease as well as drive national action and partnership to […]
Milk protein found to trigger MS symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) begins in patients when their body’s immune system destroys the insulating layer around nerve fibres or neurons. Researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Erlangen-Nuremberg, Denmark, recently confirmed […]
