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Trachoma eradicated in Fiji, WHO confirms
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially validated Fiji for eradicating trachoma, a significant public health threat to the country, making it the 26th country to achieve this recognition. Trachoma, a leading cause of blindness globally, is caused by the […]
Singaporeans moving toward healthier lifestyles – Survey
Singaporeans are adopting healthier habits, with more people exercising and getting screened while smoking rates fall to a record low, according to the Ministry of Health’s National Population Health Survey 2024. The recently published survey also reported a strong recovery […]
Feed the brain with Thiamine
Chocolate is good for the brain – and this has never been truer than today, when many of us need a respite from the stress, fatigue, and emotional strain that affect our mental health. Chocolates are rich in B vitamins, […]
Singapore’s HMI Medical to build a new 300-bed hospital in Sarawak
HMI Medical has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Ibraco Berhad, a Sarawak-based property developer listed on Bursa Malaysia, for the acquisition of land to build its third hospital in Malaysia. The new facility, to be named Regency Hospital Kuching, […]
Asahi Kasei launches new excipient grades for injectable drugs
Asahi Kasei expands its Sonanos excipient portfolio with two new specialty grades designed to improve injectable drug formulations. Sonanos is a next-generation excipient that enhances sustained drug release and solubility, helping pharmaceutical developers address formulation and delivery challenges for biologics, […]
Malaysian experts stress why right diagnosis in cancer matters
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but today there is more reason for hope than ever before – survival and recovery are increasingly possible. At the heart of this progress is technology that not only delivers new treatments but also […]
Flu on the rise: How Asia is managing a widespread seasonal threat
Flu rages across Asia, schools suspend classes In Asia, reports of influenza cases are rising. For countries like the Philippines, it is the downside of the incoming holiday season when the weather turns cooler, while for others like Thailand, the […]
What those “eye floaters” might be warning you about your eye health
Retinal detachment may sound rare, but it is a real risk, especially if you are over 40, highly myopic, or have a family history of eye problems. Once it happens, time is your most critical ally. Dr Peh Khaik Kee […]
From reel to real: A K-drama star’s health battle spotlights disease awareness
For fans of Korean dramas (K-dramas), the protagonists — their favorite actors or “biases” — often seem to embody our fantasies of a perfect world, where a perfect relationship leads to a perfect life. But what if these K-drama heroes […]
Research collab sets sights on MASLD diagnostics advancement in Singapore
Siemens Healthineers and the National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore have launched a research collaboration to advance diagnostic solutions for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), which affects nearly 40% of adults in Singapore, exceeding the global average of 30%. Formerly […]
