Author: Gerald Ng

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) in the Philippines recently recommended the extension of Alert Level 2 enforcement in 26 areas until the end of April 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made to prevent the further spread of the virus in the affected areas. Let us take a closer look at this story from a medical perspective.

Vaccines have been a vital tool in protecting people from diseases for more than two centuries. They have helped keep families and communities healthy and safe, and the value of vaccines is immeasurable. The last week of April marks World Immunization Week, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines in protecting people of all ages against preventable diseases.

Traditional Malay medicine is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia to treat various health conditions. One of the most popular remedies in Malay medicine is Tongkat Ali, a plant native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week, we cover mental health in the Philippines, rising COVID-19 cases and more.

When we think of desserts, we often associate them with indulgence, guilty pleasures, and high calories. However, some ingredients commonly found in desserts can actually be beneficial to our health. 

This article discusses the XBB1.16 subvariant of COVID-19, which has been linked to conjunctivitis in children. A new COVID-19 subvariant called XBB1.16, also known as Arcturus has been detected globally and recently gained more attention globally as it has just arrived in North America and Europe. It is also potentially linked to conjunctivitis in children.

Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years to promote healing and balance in the body. This ancient practice is based on the belief that health is a state of harmony between the body and the environment, and that imbalances can be corrected through natural remedies. Chinese medicine uses a variety of plant-based ingredients to treat a range of health conditions. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common ingredients used in Chinese medicine and their potential health benefits.

Learn about hypospadias, a condition that US rapper Lil Dicky was born with, in this informative article. Discover what hypospadias is, how it can be treated, and how it can affect those who have it. Get a medical perspective on this condition that affects around 1 in every 200 newborn boys.

Stafne bone cysts are a relatively common and benign jaw lesion that can occur in some individuals. These cysts are typically discovered incidentally during routine dental X-rays and are rarely symptomatic. However, they can cause significant aesthetic concerns or interfere with dental prosthetics in some cases. In this article, we will explore Stafne bone cysts in more detail, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Infection rates have risen in Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, among others. But the good news is that the highly transmissible omicron variant of the virus that is causing the surge in cases, is not resulting in widespread severe illness.