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Indonesia Aims for Regulations to Ban Harmful Trans Fats
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has called for regulations to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from food, citing their role as the main source of harmful trans fatty acids (TFAs). Director of non-communicable disease prevention, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, reportedly stated […]
WHO Greenlights LC16m8 Mpox Vaxx for Emergency Use
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for the LC16m8 mpox vaccine, marking it as the second mpox vaccine endorsed by the agency. This approval follows the declaration of mpox as a public health emergency of […]
China Expands Public Health Program; Adds COPD to Raise Awareness, Diagnosis
China has added chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to its basic public health service program, a move that is expected to raise awareness and improve treatment capabilities at the grassroots level. COPD, a chronic condition that impairs airflow and breathing, […]
Neurosurgery and Stroke: Effective Pathways and Surgical Interventions Explained
By Dr Puneet Nandrajog, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) Regular check-ups and awareness of risk factors are crucial for early intervention. A healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to reduce your risk of stroke. Every year, 15 […]
MetS in Men – causes, signs and strategies for a healthier life
Men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and mental health concerns, include conditions like metabolic syndrome (MetS), which can greatly affect men’s quality of life and vitality. By 2040, Malaysia’s demographic will include an almost equal share of young (18.6%) […]
Study: Rising diabetes in Malaysia; food costs, social pressure hinder healthy choices
As Malaysia grapples with a soaring diabetes rate — the highest in the Western Pacific and among the highest globally — Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) is stepping up with its “Know Diabetes” campaign. The initiative, launched in conjunction with World […]
Lenovo unveils an AI-powered 3D avatar to support dementia care
Chinese-American multinational technology company, Lenovo, in collaboration with UK-based community interest company (CIC), Innovations in Dementia, has launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence, an innovative proof-of-concept project featuring a photorealistic 3D avatar designed to assist individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The AI-based […]
IHH Healthcare completes US$890 mn takeover of Island Hospital
IHH Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider, has finalised its acquisition of Island Hospital, a 600-bed facility in Penang, Malaysia, for approximately MYR3.9 billion (US$890 million). This strategic move expands IHH’s footprint in Malaysia to 18 hospitals, strengthening its presence, […]
Calamities may dampen NR supply – ANRPC report
Philippine researchers have developed a smart polymer with promising biomedical applications. Their study, published on August 10, 2024, highlights the polymer’s adaptability to environmental changes. This team focused on “stimuli-responsive” polymers, which react to changes in temperature or pH, with […]
Study cracks new insights into ovarian cancer’s immune evasion
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a novel mechanism by which ovarian tumors hinder the immune system’s T cells, blocking their energy supply and limiting their effectiveness against cancer. This discovery, published in Nature, highlights a potential new immunotherapy […]
