Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition globally, and its impact is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades. In Malaysia, cases are expected to rise five ...

The supply of medical devices in Malaysia remains stable and under control despite the global energy crisis affecting the availability of certain high-risk imported products. The Ministry of Health ...

The country’s medicine supply remains stable and sufficient at least until the end of June, thanks to combined government and industry stockpiles. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ...

In the Philippines, typhoon season has begun. The recent Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) affected several areas even after exiting the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In response, the ...

Thailand’s medical experts have issued a warning following a recent case of beef tapeworm infection linked to consuming “Soi Ju,” a Thai dish made from raw minced beef. Dr Natkaphat Rattanapithun, ...

A recent study by life insurance company, Manulife Philippines, entitled “In Wellness and In Health: Navigating the Landscape of Health, Well-being, and Financial Preparedness in the Philippines,” ...

Four patients who underwent robot-assisted aortic valve replacement (AVR) through a small incision in the neck were able to resume unrestricted activity within a week, reporting minimal pain during ...

Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and partner institutions have identified how a common bacterium disrupts the body’s immune response, contributing to ...

Estimates indicate that one in three internet users globally is a child. In Southeast Asia, school-aged children (ages 6 to 14) spend an average of 2.77 hours per day on screens, surpassing the ...

Medication errors and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are major health concerns globally, with ADRs being a leading cause of hospitalisations. In Malaysia, about 1 in 10 hospitalised patients experience ...

Siemens Healthineers and the National University Hospital (NUH) Singapore have launched a research collaboration to advance diagnostic solutions for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver ...

It is a big red flag if people in the country’s top income group – the T20 – are starting to use public hospitals because private insurance is just too expensive, says the Federation of Malaysian ...