Tag: health
Malaysia to host Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit this year
Malaysia will host the Asean Safety and Health Workers Summit 2025, scheduled to take place from Aug 4 to Aug 5 this year, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said. He said the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) […]
Researchers uncover brain mechanisms behind chronic pain management
Chronic pain, often overwhelming and debilitating, can sometimes be alleviated by stress, fear, or hunger. Scientists at the Center for Neuroscience (CNS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have identified how neurons across brain regions collaborate to manage chronic pain in […]
Govt demand to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad today stressed the need for the government to invest more in preventive measures and focus on social determinants of health (SDH) to create a healthier population in Malaysia. He said national policies such […]
Hypertension is a growing threat in Malaysia – What you can do about it
by Dr Jolene See Su Chen, Consultant General Physician (Internal Medicine), Wellness Centre, Sunway Medical Centre Hypertension: the “silent” killer among us Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where the blood force against artery walls is consistently […]
Perennial Holdings opens first wholly foreign-owned private hospital in Tianjin, China
Perennial Holdings has launched Perennial General Hospital in Tianjin, making it China’s first wholly foreign-owned private tertiary general hospital. The hospital received approval from the city’s Municipal Health Commission after passing a rigorous inspection and obtaining its Medical Institution Practice […]
China’s diabetes device market projected to double by 2032 – report
A new report from Renub Research forecasts that the diabetes device market in China will grow from US$6.22 billion in 2023 to US$12.74 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% between 2024 and 2032. Urbanisation, […]
Global medical costs to remain high in 2025, survey finds
Medical costs are expected to rise globally at an average rate of 10.4% in 2025, continuing the double-digit growth seen in 2024 and 2023, according to the WTW global medical trends survey that covers 348leading health insurers and 90 markets […]
Researchers uncover key mechanism linking cellular stress to Alzheimer’s progression
Researchers at New York-based Advanced Science Research Center of the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have identified a crucial mechanism that connects cellular stress in the brain to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study, published in Neuron, describes […]
WHO pushes for sustainability measures in pharma sector
The World Health Organization (WHO), through its Department of Regulation and Prequalification, has launched an initiative titled “Greener Pharmaceuticals’ Regulatory Highway” to address the environmental impact of the pharmaceutical sector. This initiative emphasizes the need for innovative regulatory practices to […]
New Year’s Resolution for Health: Managing Weight with Medical Solutions
Weighing in on obesity: it is a complex condition Obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns in Malaysia and across Asia. Malaysia has the second- highest adult obesity rate in Southeast Asia, with a prevalence of 19.7%. According […]
