Tag: health
Colorectal cancer: Age doesn’t matter, but early screening does
For fans of the late 90s TV series Dawson’s Creek, the passing of cast member James Van Der Beek, who played the teenage aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery, was a shock. It has also brought into the spotlight the fact that […]
Thailand halves beverage sugar for health
Many people consume far more sugar than their bodies need, often through sweetened drinks and snacks. Excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain, energy crashes, poor skin health, and an increased risk of diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver, […]
MRI artifacts: Head position matters
A pilot study shows that head position during brain and inner ear magnetic resonance imaging can create artifacts that impact interpretation and patient comfort. Dark, diamond-shaped spots in inner ear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are not always signs of […]
Health inspectors to monitor Ramadan bazaars in Kelantan
The Kelantan Health Department (JKN) is deploying 87 teams, comprising 181 health inspectors, to conduct regular checks at 62 Ramadan bazaar locations across the state this year. Its director, Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob, said random food samples will be […]
Malaysia records 503 new TB cases
A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the fifth epidemiological week. In a statement issued on Sunday (Feb 15), the Health Ministry said the latest detections brought the cumulative number of tuberculosis cases to 2,571 […]
To fast or not to fast: Should cancer patients fast during Ramadan?
Resource person: Dr Matin Mellor Abdullah, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, OncoCare Malaysia Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is an important pillar of Islam that encourages prayer, self-discipline, and spiritual reflection. While all Muslims who are mukallaf (have reached puberty […]
Pontian Hospital to be upgraded to minor specialist facility
Pontian Hospital will be upgraded to a Minor Specialist Hospital with a new 10-storey building, boosting capacity and healthcare services in southern Johor while allowing residents to access specialist treatment locally. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the […]
Bringing a unique and personalized approach to cancer care
Resource persons: Dr Marfu’ah Nik Eezamuddeen, Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Ms Kuah Rui Ning, Registered Counsellor, Subang Jaya Medical Centre For many, a cancer diagnosis still feels like an immediate loss of control, that is, a future defined by hospital […]
Melaka’s dengue fatality rate surpasses national threshold
Melaka’s dengue case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.29% last year exceeded the 0.20% threshold set by the Health Ministry. The state recorded three dengue-related deaths in 2025, an increase from two the previous year. A total of 1,046 dengue cases […]
88 TB clusters reported in 2025 – Dzulkefly
A total of 88 tuberculosis (TB) clusters involving 254 cases were reported nationwide in 2025, 35 of which remain active, says health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said there were 13 active clusters in Selangor, followed by Kedah (six), Sarawak (five), […]
