Category: Features
SJMC Advocates for Early Cancer Detection with 3D Mammogram Sponsorship
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October and the hospital’s 38th anniversary this year, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), the flagship hospital of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care, a joint venture between Ramsay Health Care, Australia and Sime […]
Battling Antimicrobial Resistance as a Global Health Threat
Are antibiotics really necessary when nursing upper respiratory infections? A growing concern has emerged as one of the top ten global health threats currently facing humanity — Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial resistance is a phenomenon in which bacteria, viruses, fungi, […]
World Heart Day: How to portion control for better heart health
by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training, Herbalife Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body, and you are never too young or old to start caring for […]
Understanding lupus for effective management with cutting edge treatment
Autoimmune disorders are on the rise worldwide, with Lupus disease as one of the most common and debilitating conditions. This disease is characterized by multisystemic inflammation and the immune system’s attack on healthy tissues and organs. Lupus presents a myriad […]
Southeast Asia’s air pollution crisis continues to endanger lives – Report
Southeast Asia’s persistent air pollution crisis silently threatens the lives of its residents. The sub-region, home to a staggering 673.7 million people, is facing a grave air pollution crisis. Shockingly, nearly every resident in the region is breathing unsafe levels […]
Harnessing digital innovations to boost healthcare
Digital technology has the potential to bolster healthcare systems, enhance health financing and public health, and extend services to underserved populations, as highlighted in a recently launched World Bank report. This report emphasizes the benefits of digital technology and data […]
IHH Healthcare Malaysia launches campaign to train 1,000 individuals in lifesaving skills
IHH Healthcare Malaysia introduces the ‘Ready For You’ campaign, aiming to equip 1,000 people from various sectors with essential lifesaving skills. The campaign offers complimentary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training. These skills will empower individuals to […]
Experts Address the Challenges and Opportunities in Wearable Technology for Health and Research
Wearable technology holds the promise of revolutionizing our lifestyles, but a team of international researchers highlights significant challenges within this rapidly evolving domain. In a trio of editorials published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the group of scientists […]
Being bullied in childhood can lead to depression and other mental health issues that last till adulthood
By Mohani Niza Like a lot of young teens, the bullying Italian-born Emma (last name withheld) faced started in highschool. The young woman, who now lives in Malaysia, but grew up in the UK, had a falling out with her best […]
Posture’s Surprising Impact on Health – from Constipation to Slow Digestion
In the bustling realm of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the seemingly innocuous act of maintaining good posture. However, recent research and insights from Meghan Markowski, a renowned physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, have revealed that […]