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Vietnam takes action on health supplements containing banned substance
Vietnam’s authorities have issued a recall for two health supplements, “Dáng xuân Phục linh Gold” and “Best Slim Collagen,” after both were found to contain Sibutramine, a banned substance linked to severe health risks. Despite the recall, these products continue […]
India approves first-of-its-kind pediatric eyedrop as myopia rates surge
In a significant development for paediatric eye care, India has become the first country to approve a new formulation of eye drops specifically designed to slow the progression of myopia in children. The approval, granted by the Central Drugs Standard […]
Digital health passport helps India’s informal women workers access service
In India’s informal economy, where over 90% of the workforce resides, millions of women face a barrier that’s as invisible as it is consequential: the absence of valid, verifiable identity. For many, the inability to present consistent documentation, whether due […]
India, SCO nations boost health cooperation at ministerial meet in China
Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative health development at the Eighth Meeting of Health Ministers on April 28, 2025. Held in Xi’an, the gathering included health officials from China, India, Iran, Russia, and […]
Thailand battles heat stroke, related illnesses as temperatures soar
Thailand is facing an intensifying public health challenge as rising temperatures push parts of the country into extreme heat territory. Rather than simply warning about heatstroke, health officials are now highlighting a broader concern: a systemic climate and public health […]
Health ministry closely monitoring new US tariffs, focusing on medical devices, pharmaceutical products
The Health Ministry (MOH) is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that although Trump had previously […]
Health consequences of childhood divorce may surface in old age – Study
Children of divorced parents may carry more than emotional scars into adulthood—new research shows they could also face a higher risk of stroke later in life. A recent study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals that the health […]
Childhood autoimmune diseases and their impact in Malaysia
Resource person: Dr Lim Sern Chin, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Rheumatologist at ParkCity Medical Centre Children face lifelong conditions When most people think about arthritis or lupus, they picture adults. But for a small number of Malaysian children, these conditions […]
Health ministry issues over 37000 notices under Act 852
The health ministry has issued 37,381 notices for offences under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) from the time the law came into effect on Oct 1, 2024, up to March 31. Health deputy […]
Why hot weather makes you tired — and how to stay energized
Ah, summer! Think beaches, food adventures, walking tours, road trips — all the fun activities imaginable under the sun. But wait — what about that overwhelming sleepiness, even during the day, especially when the heat hits its peak? How is […]
