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A woman in Surabaya went viral about the terror and harassment she experienced for ten years by one of her middle school friends. This incident highlights the health risks associated with emotional abuse.

In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of substance abuse, the Department of Health (DOH) recently initiated the Biyaheng Kalusugan: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week. This transformative event, held in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, seeks to mobilise communities, fostering awareness about the danger of substance abuse and advocating for healthier choices, community resilience, and robust support systems.

A 2022 study in Indonesia found that around 61% of teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts. Factors like depression, stress, family issues, social pressures and past abuse can contribute to teenagers experiencing suicidal ideation.

1 in 28 Singaporeans struggle with OCD, but it’s more than just an urge to be neat.  We spoke to…

The tragic case of the death of a resident doctor due to alleged bullying at Diponegoro University is a serious challenge facing the medical world in Indonesia. 

Indonesians were shocked by the news of the controversial practice of a 63-year-old man with the initials NY in Semarang. NY, a boarding house owner, claimed to have been regularly consuming stray cat meat in an attempt to treat his long-standing diabetes. 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two executive orders (EOs) on Tuesday, August 6. These orders led to the creation of the Presidential Office for Child Protection (POCP) and the reorganisation of the government’s Task Force on Zero Hunger. The newly established POCP is tasked with overseeing and aligning government initiatives aimed at safeguarding children and promoting their well-being. This office will play a crucial role in monitoring, harmonising, and recommending policies related to child protection. With a particular focus on combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM), and child trafficking.

In a significant stride towards enhancing public health safety, researchers from the University of the Philippines-Manila have unveiled a pioneering point-of-care testing (POCT) device. This device is capable of detecting selected new psychoactive substances (NPS), commonly known as “designer drugs.”

Increasing Cases of Elderly Abandonment in Malaysia Elderly abandonment in Malaysia is becoming a significant concern. With the ageing population…

New studies reveal shocking truths: no amount of alcohol is safe, with links to cancer, liver disease, and heart problems.…