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Protect your blood pressure: balancing sitting and standing at work

December 10, 2024
Protect your blood pressure: balancing sitting and standing at work

A recent Finnish Retirement and Aging study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise journal sheds light on the potential downsides of standing for extended periods at work, especially when it comes to blood pressure. While standing itself […]

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New Research and Dietary Approaches for Gut Health in Asia

December 6, 2024
New Research and Dietary Approaches for Gut Health in Asia

Previous studies estimated that the incidence of IBD in Asia is generally less than 5 per 100,000 people, with specific rates ranging from 0.5 to 3 per 100,000 across various countries. Over the years, significant yet varying increases have been […]

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Take charge of your health to fight diabesity

December 3, 2024
Dr Alex Teo, Director

By Dr Alex Teo, Director, Research Development and Scientific Affairs, Asia Pacific, Herbalife Diabetes is on the rise 1 in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the region is expected to become the largest contributor to the global economic burden of diabetes by […]

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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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Study: Rising diabetes in Malaysia; food costs, social pressure hinder healthy choices

November 13, 2024
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 […]

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Cancer Biologists Uncover a New Mechanism for an Old Chemo Drug

October 31, 2024
Cancer Biologists Uncover a New Mechanism for an Old Chemo Drug

MIT cancer researchers have discovered surprising mechanism for the long-used chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), indicating a potential shift in cancer treatment protocols. Previously believed to work primarily by damaging DNA, this research demonstrates that 5-FU effectively kills colon and gastrointestinal […]

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Reasons to Not Avoid and Delay Dental Checkups

October 11, 2024
Reasons to Not Avoid and Delay Dental Checkups

By Prof Seow Liang Lin, Dean, School of Dentistry of IMU University. Dental phobia Everyone knows they should get their teeth checked at least once a year, but how many do? After all, if it doesn’t hurt, there’s really no […]

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Orthopaedic Innovations for Sports Injuries

October 7, 2024
Orthopaedic Innovations for Sports Injuries

By Dr Mazzre Mahmod, Consultant Orthopaedic, Sports & Trauma Surgeon at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) From diagnosis to rehabilitation for full recovery Sports injuries are an inevitable aspect of an athlete’s life, from minor sprains to more serious conditions […]

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Understanding the Communication Struggles of Older Generations

September 30, 2024
Understanding the Communication Struggles of Older Generations

By Dr Mugilarasi Arasarethinam, Hub Leader of the Active Ageing Impact Lab, Taylor’s University During my medical school days, I witnessed a bus conductor yelling at an older man who was sitting behind me, not at all perturbed by the […]

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Asians flock to medical trade fair in Singapore; upbeat optimism on healthcare

September 25, 2024
Asians flock to medical trade fair in Singapore; upbeat optimism on healthcare

With Southeast Asia’s ageing population and expanding middle class being key drivers of growth in the region’s healthcare industry, the medical fairs held in Singapore recently for the medical, healthcare, and medical technology (MedTech) sectors, the 15th edition of Medical […]

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