Category: Top Story
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 […]
Take charge of your health to fight diabesity
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI and interconnectivity propels SEA’s US$6 bn health market
Home to nearly 60% of the world’s population, the Asian region’s digital health market is expected to generate US$66.97 billion revenue in 2024 and reach a projected market value of US$99.57 billion by 2029, according to analysts Statista. The rapid […]
