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Number of obese Malaysians on the rise
JOHOR BARU – More and more Malaysians are obese nowadays and, worse, many of them are children. Disclosing this at a meeting here, Johor Health Department director Dr Mohd Khairy Yaakub said this was due to dietary patterns that have […]
China records drop in new pneumoconiosis cases
BEIJING- China reported a total of 24,206 new pneumoconiosis cases in 2012, posting a drop of 2,195 from the previous year, its health authority said on Monday. Of the 2012 figure of newly reported cases, 12,405 were coal workers and […]
Malaysians still in the dark over safety measures for water heaters at home
This, said the Energy Commission of Malaysia, has left millions of Malaysians open to potential dangers in their own household. However, what’s disheartening is that some Malaysians, despite being aware of the dangers, are reluctant to fork out the additional […]
Singapore researchers discover world’s first drug therapy to reverse heart disorder
The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) research team has successfully and completely reversed the effects of the hERG (human ether-a-go-go-related gene) mutation in long QT syndrome 2 (LQTS 2) in patient-specific heart cells, scoring a world’s first. Long QT syndrome […]
Over 1,000 tons of Fukushima water dumped after typhoon
TOKYO – The operator of the leaking Fukushima nuclear plant said Tuesday that it dumped more than 1,000 tons of polluted water into the sea after a typhoon raked the facility. Typhoon Man-yi smashed into Japan on Monday, bringing with […]
Many new kidney patients are also diabetic
PETALING JAYA – Almost 60 per cent of over 5,800 new kidney patients who require dialysis or kidney transplants last year have diabetes. The 20th Malaysian Dialysis and Transplant Registry 2012 said 11 per cent suffered from hypertension, which is […]
Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries: Minister
GEORGE TOWN – Healthcare in Malaysia is still cheaper than in other countries despite rising costs, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. “The increase in healthcare cost is a global phenomenon and comparatively, Malaysia’s is still cheaper and […]
Major Thai medical and healthcare show kicks off with more opportunities, larger foreign participation
On its sixth edition, Medical Fair Thailand, which is being held 12-14 September , has opened at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), showcasing an array of medical and healthcare products and services from 400 of the industry’s best […]
Encephalitis claims over 200 lives in Gorakhpur
The deaths of over 200 people, mostly children, due to an outbreak of viral encephalitis were confirmed by health officials in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Symptoms associated with encephalitis include headache, fever, convulsions, drowsiness, fatigue and the inflammation of the brain. […]
Singapore smokers undeterred by gruesome images on packs
SINGAPORE – A recent study in Britain found that graphic warnings on cigarette packs do not deter young smokers. Singaporeans say they could have told the British that. Nearly all of the 100 people polled by The Sunday Times last […]
