Category: Top Story
Children with Diabetes can Lead Fulfilling Lives
By Dr. Meenal Mavinkurve, Paediatric Endocrinologist consultant at IMU Healthcare and a Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at the International Medical University When your otherwise healthy, active child receives a diagnosis of diabetes, it can feel like the ground has been […]
Exposing the Human Health Impact of Plastic Chemicals with the World-first Plastic Health Map
A team of scientists at the Minderoo Foundation in Australia has created a groundbreaking database known as the Plastic Health Map. This database compiles more than 3,500 studies dating back to the 1960s, focusing on the impact of plastic chemicals […]
Is Covid-19 Causing Skin Diseases?
By Dr. Vaani Valerie A/P Visuvanathan, Dermatologist at Aurelius Hospital Nilai In 2019, the world underwent a global pandemic, Covid-19 global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Non-pharmaceutical interventions known as lockdowns and quarantines were implemented to […]
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 […]
The impact of climate change on mental health
By Mohani Niza The consequences of climate change go further than rising temperatures and other extreme weather events. It affects people’s mental health too. The gradual but persistent transformation of our planet is causing a heavy psychological price, with individuals […]
Intelligent Video: The next milestone in modern Asia-Pacific healthcare
By Malou Toft, Vice President Asia Pacific, Milestone Systems Accessibility to healthcare is crucial to the community, yet globally the industry continues to struggle. The critical shortage of healthcare workers has resulted in a domino effect on the industry, leading […]
Medical Fair Thailand 2023 focuses on medical/healthcare innovations; Thai industry to top US$500 mn
Returning to the trade fair circuit after a four-year pandemic induced hiatus, the 10th edition of Medical Fair Thailand will take place in-person from 13-15 September 2023, at BITEC, Bangkok, followed by a week-long digital extension where participants can further […]
The Future of Healthcare 2030: A Revolution Driven by Technology and AI
By 2030, the world is poised for significant changes, particularly in the healthcare and medical sectors, where the impact could be monumental. The healthcare landscape of this future era is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, fueled by technological […]
Poison in a Cup: Water Intoxication and the Risks of Hydration
Reports of people becoming ill as a result of water poisoning have increased and continue to capture our attention. Recently, a 35-year-old woman from Indiana died after drinking 64 ounces (about 2 litres) of water in just 20 minutes; three […]
Hot and Healthy: The Nutritional Marvels of Spicy Foods
Spicy foods have been a staple of human diets for hundreds of years, and their popularity is growing globally. Many Asian cuisines include spices, and spicy foods are favored throughout the region. With a plethora of spices to choose from […]
