Tag: mental health

Minding the gaps in mental health care

March 11, 2025
Robert Smith

By Robert C. Smith, MD, MACP, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; Author Why U.S. mental health care remains broken (and how people can demand change) The public does not understand […]

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The Burden of Time Poverty on Women’s Health in Asia

March 7, 2025
The Burden of Time Poverty on Women’s Health in Asia

Accessing healthcare should be a basic right, yet for millions of women in Asia, it remains an uphill battle due to economic, social, and cultural barriers. From time poverty to economic insecurity, geographical isolation to cultural stigma, these obstacles make […]

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US study links leaded gas exposure to mental health issues; Gen X mostly affected

January 4, 2025
US study links leaded gas exposure to mental health issues; Gen X mostly affected

A new study estimates that lead exposure from car exhaust has caused 151 million psychiatric disorders in Americans over the past 75 years. The research, led by Aaron Reuben, a postdoctoral scholar at Duke University, and colleagues at Florida State […]

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What a Face Can Reveal About Melancholic Depression

November 29, 2024
What a Face Can Reveal About Melancholic Depression

Imagine this: you’re watching a funny movie with a group of friends. Everyone’s laughing, grinning ear to ear—except for one person. They sit quietly, expressionless, seemingly untouched by the humor lighting up the room. This is not just a bad […]

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MetS in Men – causes, signs and strategies for a healthier life

November 18, 2024
Dr Radzi Rodzlan

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%) […]

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Critical Need for Education on Cyberbullying

August 1, 2024
Critical Need for Education on Cyberbullying

Resource person: Lai Mun Onn, Senior Lecturer, School of Law and Governance, Faculty of Business and Law, Taylor’s University Cyberbullying is not a matter that children face but adults can be victims too. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that there […]

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World Health Day 2024: Let’s Talk about Depression

March 27, 2024

By Dr. David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, FASN – Chairman, Herbalife Nutrition Institute World Health Day on April 7th focuses on the theme “My Health, My Right.” The World Health Organization (WHO) selected this theme to advocate for universal access […]

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The health benefits of taking care of plants

January 22, 2024
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 […]

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Weathering the Storm: How Malaysians can Stay Safe during the Monsoon Season

January 12, 2024

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 […]

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IG’s Impact on Youth Mental Health Leads to Multiple Lawsuits Vs Meta

November 3, 2023
IG's Impact on Youth Mental Health Leads to Multiple Lawsuits Vs Meta

According to a report by Reuters,  Meta Platforms, including Instagram, is facing lawsuits from multiple US states. These suits accuse the company of contributing to a youth mental health crisis by promoting addiction through its social media platforms. Attorneys general […]

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