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Eclampsia reported as fourth leading cause of maternal death in Malaysia
While pregnancy is a joyous experience for many, pregnant mothers and their unborn babies may be at fatal disadvantage when faced with a condition known as pre-eclampsia or the more severe eclampsia. The condition is characterised by high blood pressure […]
Spike in cases in India after festive holidays
India has reported over 27,000 new COVID-19 cases as of January 2, 2022, with infections including those of the Omicron variant seen in busy cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Delhi was among hardest hit cities during the second wave of […]
MoH advises against wading in or playing with floodwaters
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MoH) has advised individuals affected by floods to avoid playing with floodwaters for fear of contamination with waste from the septic tanks, animals’ droppings, and corpses. This was to prevent victims of a recent devastating […]
Ditch New Year’s crash dieting and what you can do instead
Guilty from the holiday binge and with less than a week to New Year’s, many people have begun planning their 2022 dietary regime to get back on track with their weight, but most will – unfortunately – be unable to […]
Singapore students create anxiety-alleviating mask for paediatric cancer patients
Children diagnosed with cancer tend to develop anxiety alongside feelings of unease, fear, and dread as a result of foreign treatment procedures and separation from family and friends while hospitalised, which is fairly common in childhood (paediatric) cancer patients. Healthcare […]
Women in Malaysia largely unaware about PCOS hormonal disorder
By Mohani Niza Social entrepreneur and life coach Deena Marzuki, now 32, was 17 when she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Her doctor told her she would be infertile […]
Country’s first volunteering app launched by Malaysian Red Crescent Society
Malaysians can now easily register as volunteers with local non-government organisations (NGOs) thanks to the very first volunteer app launched by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS), MySukarela. A first of its kind in Malaysia, the app offers interested volunteers […]
MMC Malaysia holds colorectal cancer awareness workshop
A panel of specialists from Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC) in Malacca City suggest a lesser-known approach to patient care for colorectal cancer by “having varied expertise within one cohesive team.” MMC has organised a workshop “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating […]
Taiwan CECC sets strict regulations for New Year’s to curb virus activity
This year’s New Year celebration COVID-19-prevention measures will remain the same as last year due to concerns that the cold weather may lead to increased viral activity, Taiwanese Health Minister Chen Shih-chung has said. However, as concerns about the rise […]
MALAYSIA: Special survival stories for breast cancer awareness month
Breast cancer support group The Candy Girls is collaborating with medical institution University Malaya Medical Center (UMMC), Central Malaysia, and medical face mask manufacturer MEDICOS, for the “Hope Is Just Around The Corner” campaign to spread hope to all breast […]
