Tag: women
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Malaysia and Globally
By Associate Professor Dr Ganesh Ramachandran and Associate Professor Dr Khine Pwint Phyu – School of Medicine, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences at Taylor’s University. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 660,000 […]
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 […]
Study Unlocks Key Findings on Asian Carriers of Breast Cancer
Malaysian researchers at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) and the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) have published the largest study to shed light on cancer risk in Asian BRCA carriers. This study provides critical information that can assist in decisions regarding […]
Advocating for Timely Detection and Cancer Screening in Women’s Healthcare
By: Dr Thangesweran Ayakannu, Consultant Gynaecology Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City SMC’s Dr Thangesweran Ayakannu delves into the importance of cancer screening among women, especially for cervical cancer and provides advice for Malaysian women to empower […]
Women should eat more colourful fruits and veggies for better health
Women have noticeably higher rates of chronic illness despite living longer than men. These high rates of illness can be managed by prioritising a diet of brightly-coloured fruits and vegetables such as kale, spinach, yams, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, oranges, […]
Women reported to have poor heart health before pregnancy
US women had poor cardiovascular health before becoming pregnant, said researchers of a new study carried out at Northwestern University in Illinois. According to the study, over half the women were reported to have at least one risk factor for […]
Genetic tool developed to assess breast cancer risk for Asian women
Women are advised to start breast cancer screening by age 50 at the latest to ensure better chances of treatment and survival in case of a positive diagnosis. However, in most Asian countries, many women who could be at risk […]
Thomson X, WhiteCoat to launch first-of-its-kind mobile app for women and children
A mobile app for the delivery of obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatric healthcare will soon be available to Singaporean patients – the fruit of a joint venture between Thomson X (TX), the digital arm of Thomson Medical Group and Singapore’s […]
Women in Malaysia largely unaware about PCOS hormonal disorder
By Mohani Niza Social entrepreneur and life coach Deena Marzuki, now 32, was 17 when she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Her doctor told her she would be infertile […]
Women with low bone density at higher risk of hearing loss, study finds
An extensive study of nearly 144,000 women has revealed that risk of hearing loss was amplified by up to 40% in study participants with osteoporosis or low bone density (LBD). Led by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston […]
