Tag: health
Climate Change Taking Toll on Workers’ Health – Report
The International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report highlighting the significant health risks climate change poses to workers worldwide. More than 70% of the global workforce, about 2.4 billion people, are expected to face health hazards related to climate change, […]
Healthy Plate, Happy Body: Enjoying (Not Skimping) on Good Nutrition
Balancing flavor and health Are you striving for a healthier diet? If so, you’re likely steering clear of sugar, fats, and salt like the plague! Avoiding these three “notorious” ingredients is touted as essential for preventing diseases such as cardiovascular […]
Endemetriosis : the “silent” health threat affecting millions of females worldwide
Despite it being fairly common, many women are still not familiar with the symptoms and causes of endometriosis, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment. In Malaysia, endometriosis affects an estimated 350,000 women—and roughly 10% (190 million) of reproductive-age […]
Aging faster? It must be your housing condition
In a recent study conducted by Dr Amy Clair, Emma Baker, and Meena Kumari at the Australian Centre for Housing Research, University of Adelaide, the complex interplay between housing conditions and the rate of epigenetic aging takes center stage. Drawing on […]
Exposing the Human Health Impact of Plastic Chemicals with the World-first Plastic Health Map
A team of scientists at the Minderoo Foundation in Australia has created a groundbreaking database known as the Plastic Health Map. This database compiles more than 3,500 studies dating back to the 1960s, focusing on the impact of plastic chemicals […]
Experts Address the Challenges and Opportunities in Wearable Technology for Health and Research
Wearable technology holds the promise of revolutionizing our lifestyles, but a team of international researchers highlights significant challenges within this rapidly evolving domain. In a trio of editorials published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the group of scientists […]
Tackling the next global and public health threat after COVID-19 – Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
By Prof Dr. Sasheela a/p Sri La Sri Ponnampalavanar, Infectious Disease Professor, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). As Malaysia and most of the world transitioned to the endemic phase of COVID-19, it’s easy to forget that just two years ago, […]
Repurposed drug promotes weight loss and cardiovascular health in adolescents
Overweight adolescents testing out an FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved drug for weight loss in adults reported an average weight loss of at least 5%, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, US. Treatment with […]
Sunway Sanctuary upscale senior living facility to open in 2023 in Kuala Lumpur
Sunway Healthcare Group (Sunway Healthcare) is set to launch its flagship senior living residence in response to increasing demand for an exclusive and opulent senior living community in the Klang Valley. Sunway Sanctuary is a meticulously designed township with accessibility […]
Treasure hunt fundraiser activity for the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) recently held a treasure hunt event in conjunction with its third anniversary, to raise funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF). All funds obtained were channelled to the NKF to raise awareness of […]
