Research
Study explores plastic pollution’s impact on heart health
Plastics are ubiquitous materials in our environment, and according to research, fragments of these materials have already permeated key aspects of human life – from food and water to the air we breathe. Related: New study digs deeper into harmful effects […]
5 key hospital etiquettes to be mindful of when visiting a sick patient
By Mohani Niza In moments of illness, the presence of loved ones can comfort and support. However, it’s important for visitors to pay attention to certain hospital etiquettes to ensure the comfort and well-being of the patient. Understanding and practising […]
Beat the Winter Blues with Indoor Greenery
In winter months incorporating indoor plants into your home can enhance its beauty and alleviate the winter blues. Professor Charlie Hall from Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences emphasizes the health benefits of plants, advocating that they are essential for […]
The health benefits of taking care of plants
By Mohani Niza Caring for a plant has emerged as a powerful solution to the stresses of modern life. A growing body of scientific evidence shows the various health benefits associated with nurturing plants, including reducing stress and improving air […]
Shanghai Researchers Announce Groundbreaking Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Brain Metastases
Researchers from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center have unveiled a new treatment method that significantly improves outcomes for HER2-positive breast cancer patients suffering from brain metastases. The innovative approach involves local radiotherapy combined with Pyrotinib tablets, a small molecule drug […]
Technology & Devices
MiyaHealth expands in Indonesia and Philippines; secures a long-term tie-up for MiyaPayor, MiyaProvider
MiyaHealth, a Singapore-based SaaS HealthTech specializing in building and operating digital infrastructure for healthcare, has expanded its MiyaPayor and MiyaProvider product suites to Indonesia and the Philippines through strategic partnerships. In the Philippines, MiyaPayor has partnered with Health Maintenance, Inc […]
Lifebit opens Singapore R&D center to advance precision med research in APAC and Japan
Lifebit, a global leader in genomics and health data software, has announced the opening of its new regional operation headquartered in Singapore, marking its expansion into the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. This move aims to foster collaboration with […]
New AI Partnership to Transform Pathology in India
Singapore-headquartered Qritive, a leading provider of AI solutions for pathology labs worldwide, has partnered with three diagnostic centers and hospitals in India: Metropolis Healthcare, a leading diagnostics company in India; Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (RGCI), a non-profit medical facility and […]
Merck Unveils First Digital Hub in Singapore
Merck, , a leading science and technology company has inaugurated its first Digital Hub in Singapore in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board, a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The hub focuses on advancing global innovation and […]
Indonesia’s Hospital Ship Sets Sail for Gaza with Vital Aid
Indonesia has deployed the hospital aid vessel KRI Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat 992, carrying 200 tons of vital humanitarian supplies destined for Gaza. The vessel, focused on aid delivery, won’t function as a floating hospital. The ship will dock at Al-Arish […]
Pharmaceutical
AbbVie expands biologics manufacturing in Singapore with US$223 mn investment
AbbVie, a US pharmaceutical company, is investing $223 million in expanding its manufacturing facility in Singapore’s Tuas Biomedical Park. This expansion is expected to create over 100 jobs and increase biologics manufacturing capacity by 24,000 liters. The Singapore plant, serving […]
Breakthrough drug claims to cure woman of stage 3 bowel cancer
Cancer used to be associated with grim prognosis, but significant advancements in cancer treatments have changed the narrative. Patients are now living longer and enjoying a higher quality of life. Every year, ongoing research and breakthroughs in treatment and technology […]
Battling Antimicrobial Resistance as a Global Health Threat
Are antibiotics really necessary when nursing upper respiratory infections? A growing concern has emerged as one of the top ten global health threats currently facing humanity — Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Antimicrobial resistance is a phenomenon in which bacteria, viruses, fungi, […]
Multi-acting compound a new solution to drug-resistant prostate cancer
The growth of tumours in prostate cancer are fuelled by testosterone, contributing to a vicious cycle that eventually becomes resistant to standard treatments. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, or WUSTL, have found a drug compound […]
New oral drug discovery for treatment of cholesterol
One of the primary forms of medications for managing cholesterol are known as PCSK9 inhibitors, which are delivered via injections, helping the body pull excess cholesterol from the blood. US investigators at University Hospitals (UH) and Case Western Reserve University […]
Wellness and Complementary Therapies
12 simple steps to a healthy lifestyle
Now that the world has returned to normalcy following the pandemic, everyone is back to their daily routines and encounters with stress. Some people may prioritize living a healthy lifestyle over others. A healthy lifestyle is built on a well-balanced […]
6 Simple Asian recipes to relieve cough and cold
It’s the cold season again, and we all know that along with the cool morning and evening breezes, flu, cough, and runny nose are also common. Traditional medicine is ingrained in the cultural DNA of many Asians. Medicinal herbs have […]
Better heart health, weight loss? Walk with poles
Walking has always been a natural exercise, and its health benefits have long been lauded, including increased heart health and lung fitness, lower risk of heart disease and stroke, better management of common health conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, […]
Hisential: a new, accessible healthcare and wellness brand for men
A newly-developed men’s healthcare and wellness brand, called Hisential, has just opened its first clinic at the prestigious Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The warm and luxe-inspired clinic is accessible to men of all ages, offering a […]
Daily almond consumption found to promote gut health
Eating a handful of almonds each day increases the production of a type of short-chain fatty acid, which in turn acts as a fuel source for the gut microbiota. According to researchers at King’s College London, eating specific types of […]
Community health
Thailand mulls reversal of cannabis decriminalization, sees tighter regulations
Thailand’s recent government proposal seeks to reinstate a ban on recreational cannabis, marking a stark reversal from its decision to decriminalize the plant just 18 months ago. The conservative coalition government, which assumed power last year, is determined to tighten […]
HKUMed identifies this human enzyme as a potential therapeutic target for acute leukemia
A research team, led by Professor Anskar Leung Yu-hung from the Department of Medicine at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has pinpointed polo-like kinase 4 (PLK4) as a promising therapeutic target […]
Cancer in Malaysia: Nurturing Awareness, Conquering Late-Stage Challenges
Malaysia faces a challenging struggle against a surge in cancer cases, significantly impacting the country’s health landscape. As reported by the Ministry of Health (MOH), the likelihood of receiving a cancer diagnosis stands at 1 in 10 for men and […]
Roche & MUIS Team Up to Support B40 and M40 Breast Cancer Patients in Sabah Through PERKIPS
The pilot program aims to fund HER-2 positive breast cancer to provide equitable and timely access to innovative Standard-of-Care neoadjuvant therapy. Roche (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has unveiled a distinctive initiative designed to ease the financial burden of treatment for breast […]
Vietnam: Patients purchasing their own medication for reimbursement under health insurance
To address the persistent issue of medication and medical supply shortages at healthcare facilities, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam has proposed a solution that would enable health insurance patients to claim reimbursement for self-purchased supplies. This initiative comes as […]
Health alert
Health Crisis Looms amid Push for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out to Save Millions
The call to action at COP28 in Dubai emphasised the need to prioritize public health in the fight against climate change by reducing fossil fuel use. Over 120 nations committed to enhancing climate finance for health-related issues, yet surprisingly, the […]
Alleged Covid-19 Vaccination Data Leak Raises Concerns; DOH Initiates Investigation
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) has launched an investigation following reports of a potential leak of the country’s Covid-19 vaccination data stored within the World Health Organization (WHO). Confirming the receipt of these reports, the DOH emphasized its immediate […]
Understanding lupus for effective management with cutting edge treatment
Autoimmune disorders are on the rise worldwide, with Lupus disease as one of the most common and debilitating conditions. This disease is characterized by multisystemic inflammation and the immune system’s attack on healthy tissues and organs. Lupus presents a myriad […]
Japan approves first abortion pill amid outcry, declining fertility rate
The Japanese health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, which some sectors see as a victory for reproductive rights and women’s health. However, pro-life groups and conservatives continue to oppose the Ministry of Health’s pharmaceutical board’s approval of […]
Children’s Safety, Learning are Priorities during Mt Mayon Unrest
On June 8, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) increased the status of Mayon volcano, an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol, Philippines, to alert level 3, warning of a potentially dangerous eruption in the […]
Other health News
Unmasking the Risks of Mercury-Laden Cosmetics
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and thus subjective; but in some countries, the ideal of beauty begins with flawless, fair-toned skin. Unscrupulous beauty product sellers are taking advantage of this trend. Due to […]
Study Unlocks Key Findings on Asian Carriers of Breast Cancer
Malaysian researchers at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) and the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) have published the largest study to shed light on cancer risk in Asian BRCA carriers. This study provides critical information that can assist in decisions regarding […]
Healthful Traditions and Modern Challenges in Asian Diets
The Chinese New Year celebration is made more exciting with an array of festive foods on the table that imbue bounty and good health. However, in many parts of the world, food insecurity has become prevalent, making the largesse of […]
When Exercise Becomes a Risk to the Heart
Heart in trouble with exercise overload Losing weight is commonly the agenda in everyone’s new year’s resolutions list. One of the most effective and practical ways of gaining one’s ideal weight and fit is adopting a healthier and more active […]
Singapore Advances Healthcare, Tackles Issues with Technology and AI
Asia’s healthcare hub focuses on medical technologies Singapore, Asia’s gateway for technology-driven healthcare, has ranked 12th in the 2021 World Index of Healthcare Innovation, providing evidence of its commitment to delivering effective universal healthcare coverage. The nation also surpasses its […]
Weathering the Storm: How Malaysians can Stay Safe during the Monsoon Season
By Dr Lim Eu Jack, Consultant Emergency Physician at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) and Dr Mohd Khalis Abdul Rahim, Consultant Emergency Medicine Specialist at Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) According to MET Malaysia1 the monsoon season will continue until […]
Improved Air Quality Aids Patient Recovery and Satisfaction
By Malou Toft, Vice President Asia Pacific, Milestone Systems Amidst ongoing health challenges like the recurring waves of COVID-19 and the return of transboundary haze in Southeast Asia, maintaining high Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in hospitals is more crucial than […]
From Pandemic Response to Corruption: A Glimpse at the Việt Á’s Controversy
Piecing the puzzle of misconduct As the story of the Viet A scandal continues to unfold, the latest development reveals that former Việt Á Company Deputy Director Vũ Đình Hiệp admitted guilt in Hà Nội’s People Court, confessing to bribing […]
Exploring the Correlation Between Stroke Occurrences, Covid-19, and the Youth
By Dr. Joyce Pauline Joseph, Consultant Neurologist at Aurelius Hospital Nilai The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped human health on a global scale, extending far beyond its commonly acknowledged respiratory effects. This virus has shown its capacity to affect multiple bodily […]
Holiday Health Guide: 10 Tips for a Fit and Joyous Season
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, often accompanied by gastronomic feasts and tempting treats. While it’s a wonderful time to indulge, it’s also essential to be mindful of your health and to not abandon healthy […]