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Health cost of air pollution in the Philippines
The Philippines, one of Asia’s strongest economies, is beleaguered by low wages in the country’s capital city of Php 570 (about US$ 10.3), which, according to Ibon Foundation data, is less than half the required Php 1,087 living wage for […]
Collaboration to promote safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care in Malaysia
According to available data, 9 out of 10 people worldwide do not have access to basic surgical care in low- and middle-income countries. As a result, initiatives to improve access to high-quality surgical care are more important than ever. The […]
Abdul Latif Jameel Health, iSono to innovate breast care with world’s first AI-powered 3D breast ultrasound scanner
Abdul Latif Jameel Health, part of international diversified family business Abdul Latif Jameel, and iSono Health, a San Francisco, US-based medical technology company, collaborate on the world’s first AI (artificial intelligence)-powered portable 3D breast ultrasound scanner, which the partners believe […]
Poor healthcare access afflicts babies, moms in Asia and the world
According to a report by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), there were approximately five million under-five (children under the age of five) deaths in 2021. About 1.9 million babies were stillborn during the same […]
New biomaterial that repairs heart attack-related tissue damage
According to a study, a new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously has been tested and proven effective in treating tissue damage caused by heart attacks in both rodent and large animal models. The biomaterial reduces tissue inflammation while also […]
Swell side of coffee with milk, according to experts
The most popular beverage in Asia continues to be coffee, the largest segment of the global market for hot beverages, with a US$722 billion market value in 2022. According to Spire Research, the region’s consumption of coffee has increased 1.5% […]
Adequate hydration for healthy aging, longer life, study finds
A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study published in eBioMedicine emphasized the importance of hydration in adult health. It found that adults who maintain a healthy level of hydration appear to be healthier, suffer from chronic illnesses like heart and […]
Health experts: Osteoporosis in Malaysia, a serious threat that must be addressed
Older persons, people who are at risk such as heavy drinkers and smokers, those with hormone-related disorders, eating disorders, malabsorption problems, certain diseases like arthritis, family history of osteoporosis, on certain types of medications, experiencing long periods of inactivity and […]
Less calorie intake may be more effective than intermittent fasting – study
Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating patterns, has gained popularity among health-conscious people looking to lose weight naturally. However, according to a six-year study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), timing from first meal to […]
Study unearths anti-cancer benefit of gardening
Gardening is more than just good for your health. A recent study discovered a significant benefit of gardening, namely that the activity may indirectly reduce a person’s cancer risk. The University of Colorado at Boulder study found that those who […]
