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Public alerted against products with undeclared medicinal ingredients
Two alerts have been released to warn members of the public of two products with undeclared medical ingredients. The products are known as Montalin Jamu Pegal Linu Dan Asam Urat and orange capsules called Bai He Bao Jian Su. Members […]
LEO Pharma Asia ties up with PsorAsia in psoriasis treatment programme
Psoriasis is a little-understood skin condition that carries a strong social stigma through its emotional impact on sufferers that can far outweigh the disease’s physical impact. That is why proper support and guidance from healthcare providers is crucial in achieving […]
Hepatitis ignored for too long
SINGAPORE – I congratulate Mr Freddy Chuang (“Include hepatitis B on Medisave’s chronic diseases list”; last Tuesday) for being open about the fact that he has chronic hepatitis B, a disease that attracts much stigma in our society; and for […]
Common meds with caffeine may be linked to stroke
Taking medications containing caffeine was tied to a doubled or even tripled risk of having a stroke in a new Korean study that might seem to contradict recent evidence suggesting coffee and tea exert protective effects. But the results may […]
Heart Failure Survivors at Greater Risk for Cancer, Says Study
Heart failure survivors are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, reveals study. Researchers suggest that the cause could be down to increased surveillance, side effects of treatments, or other causes. “Heart failure patients are not only at an increased […]
Flu Shot Effective in Preventing Flu, No Matter What Circulating Flu Strain
New research by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital has found that despite popular belief, the flu shot is effective in preventing the flu, even if the virus going around does not match the vaccine. “It’s quite common for people to […]
Scientists develop promising new treatment for breast cancer
At Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, a promising new treatment for breast cancer is being developed. And the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) has been shown in cell culture and in animal models to selectively kill cancer stem […]
Weight loss’s effect on heart disease risks
A landmark study investigating the long-term effects of weight loss on the risks of cardiovascular disease among patients with Type 2 diabetes has now concluded, with significant results to be published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. Conducted […]
Singapore reports third death from dengue this year
SINGAPORE- Singapore has reported the third death from dengue this year amid an epidemic in the city state. The patient was an 86-year-old man, the Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency said in a statement on Tuesday evening. […]
Malaysia ministry warns smokers to stop smoking during haze crisis
PUTRAJAYA – Smokers are advice to stop smoking during the haze crisis. Health Ministry’s Disease Control Department deputy director Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said smokers would stand a higher chance in contracting haze related illnesses. “Smokers will inhale not only […]
