Category: Features
Oestrogen may have a protective effect on the female brain
A study of menopausal women suggests that greater cumulative exposure to oestrogen in life, for example from having a longer reproductive span or from having taken hormone replacement therapy (HRT), may potentially reduce the brain-shrinking effects of Alzheimer’s disease. “Our […]
COVID-19 booster shots for Indonesia after 50% vaccination mark
Indonesia plans to administer booster shots for COVID-19 to the public as soon as 50% of its population has been fully vaccinated, said health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin. Given for free, Budi said the plan will prioritise the elderly and […]
Restore smiles and confidence with Straumann dental implants
Aesthetic and orthodontic solutions provider Straumann Group (Straumann) is now fully operational in Malaysia, providing modern digital solutions for optimal treatment outcomes for dentists and a wider variety of patients. Straumann partners with the largest global scientific network in creating […]
NCIS creates WhatsApp chatbot for women at risk of breast cancer
The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) has developed a WhatsApp chatbot service to help women who are suspected of having a genetic predisposition to or are at high risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) to better […]
US researchers optimise human mental function with targeted brain stimulation
Specific human brain functions linked to mental illness, including self-control and mental flexibility, can be enhanced using targeted electrical brain stimulation and artificial intelligence (AI). In studying patients with epilepsy at Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers from the University of Minnesota […]
Protein that suppresses inflammation controlled by healthy gut bacteria
New research from the University of Bath, UK, and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan), US, has revealed how major imbalances in gut bacteria influences the expression of a key protein that controls gut inflammation. The international […]
Healthcare Travel Council to elevate the Malaysia healthcare brand
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Blueprint 2021-2025 was launched by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, aimed at improving and strengthening the quality of medical care in Malaysia such that it becomes a leading travel destination for healthcare, in the next five years. […]
Maintain good vascular health to avoid varicose veins
Vascular health is given comparatively less focus than other health specialties due to lack of public education and awareness. The vascular system is responsible for the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body, said Dr. Tan Kia Lean, […]
Lumiere32 in Malaysian market for digitalised local medical supply
What is said to be the Asian region’s first fully digital B2B medical supplies distribution platform, Lumiere32, has entered the Malaysian market, positioning itself for rapid growth throughout Southeast Asia. According to a study done in 2009 (Supply Chain Management: […]
New survey finds health priorities changing in Asia Pacific
A new survey examining the awareness and usage of nutritional supplements in the Asia Pacific region revealed that four out of five consumers in believe their health is a “work in progress,” and 86% have been taking steps to improve […]
