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On 11 August 2024, the Director of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, dr. Lovely Daisy, MKM, announced that this regulation prohibits the promotion of formula milk, which is stipulated in Article 33, as part of efforts to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. The regulation adopts the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes that has been introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1981.

Canadian singer Céline Dion has garnered attention and admiration for bravely sharing her struggle with stiff person syndrome (SPS) in her new documentary, “I Am: Céline Dion”. In a poignant and harrowing scene, Dion, 56, is seen grappling with an agonizing SPS attack, highlighting the challenges of living with this rare condition.

Bird’s nest soup has long been touted for its purported health benefits. But does this traditional delicacy live up to…

Kawasaki Disease, a mysterious and potentially fatal illness affecting children, is raising alarm bells in Asia. It’s characterised by inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s Medical Health Bulletin will discuss preventive healthcare in Singapore, Tuberculosis in the Philippines and HFMD in Vietnam.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in Singapore has made a regulatory decision to withdraw pholcodine-containing products from the market. This ban affects the range of cough liquids and lozenges from the brand Duro-Tuss & Difflam.

MIS-C is a hyper-inflammatory syndrome which occurs in a child 2 to 8 weeks after COVID-19 infection, causing fever, inflammation, and multi-organ involvement.

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Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is caused by inflammation of the digestive tract that results…