Search Results: Physical Injuries (87)

Acting out dreams during sleep can be more than a quirk. REM sleep behaviour disorder causes physical movements at night and may signal future neurological disease.

Rehab is not just for athletes. If you have ever been injured, these four underappreciated phases shape whether you bounce back (or break down) again.

An ankle sprain can be common – almost everyone has experienced it at some point in their lives. Read more to learn about ankle injuries

Doctor On Call, or DOC for short, is a brand new series brought to you by Medical Channel Asia. This…

Patients are waiting weeks or months to see a psychiatrist – and outcomes are worsening. Here is how telepsychiatry may help close the access gap across Asia.

The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has cautioned Indonesian citizens against attempting Hajj without the correct visa, as Saudi authorities reject thousands of unregistered pilgrims worldwide ahead of the pilgrimage starting next week.

The recent incident involving Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 has brought to light the often-overlooked health risks associated with turbulence during flights. The harrowing experience left one passenger dead from a suspected heart attack and dozens injured. It has also prompted concerns about both physical and psychological well-being among survivors. 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines has issued a public warning against purchasing and using unauthorized “lato-lato” toys. These toys, enjoying a resurgence in popularity in countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, may present potential health hazards due to their lack of certification.

Hypogonadism, a condition that often flies under the radar, affects a significant number of people in Asia. It occurs when the body fails to produce enough sex hormones, leading to a variety of health issues. 

Ageing is a universal, predictable, and natural process of the body. It alters the organs and their functions, making them…