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Glow up for the New Year with the right sunscreen
By Dr Nur Ashikin Ahmad, Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) Consultant Dermatologist Getting into the sunscreen habit With Malaysia’s tropical climate providing year-round sunshine, protecting your skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays is not just advisable–it’s essential for maintaining long-term […]
New Year’s Resolution for Health: Managing Weight with Medical Solutions
Weighing in on obesity: it is a complex condition Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia and across Asia. Malaysia has the second- highest adult obesity rate in Southeast Asia, with a prevalence of 19.7%. According […]
MOH reports 1,342 dengue cases, two deaths; advises vigilance
The Ministry of Health (MOH) recorded 1,342 dengue fever cases and two deaths during Epidemiological Week 49 (ME49), posting an increase from the previous week’s 1,249 cases with no deaths. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan reported that […]
Philippines’ Health Dept urges public to stay warm as cold weather illnesses surge
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has issued an advisory urging the public to stay safe and warm amid a significant rise in cold weather-related illnesses. Cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI), including cough, colds, […]
Malaysia’s HSOP boosts healthcare access – Health Minister
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad reported that as of November 30, a total of 24,734 patients have been referred to private hospitals since the implementation of the Hospital Services Outsourcing Programme (HSOP) in July. These referrals include […]
Basic Do’s and Don’ts of antibiotic use
Antibiotics are vital in treating bacterial infections, but they are not effective against illnesses caused by viruses. Misusing these medications not only diminishes their effectiveness but also contributes to a growing global health threat: antibiotic resistance. Related: Discovery of a unique […]
Alpro Group and AGTC Genomics bring precision medicine to Malaysia
Medication errors and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are major health concerns globally, with ADRs being a leading cause of hospitalisations. In Malaysia, about 1 in 10 hospitalised patients experience an ADR, with over 30% of these incidents being preventable. These […]
Protect your blood pressure: balancing sitting and standing at work
A recent Finnish Retirement and Aging study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal sheds light on the potential downsides of standing for extended periods at work, especially when it comes to blood pressure. While standing itself […]
New Research and Dietary Approaches for Gut Health in Asia
Previous studies estimated that the incidence of IBD in Asia is generally less than 5 per 100,000 people, with specific rates ranging from 0.5 to 3 per 100,000 across various countries. Over the years, significant yet varying increases have been […]
What Your Pulse and Tongue Reveal About Your Health
By Dr Ong Siew Siew, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine at IMU University The ancient practices of observing the tongue and evaluating the pulse reveal a wealth of information about an individual’s health and constitutional […]
