Author: Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng is a previous editor for Medical Channel Asia. Writing has always been his first love and he has more than a decade of journalism experience after falling in love with reading the newspapers daily growing up in Singapore. His works and interviews have appeared in various media publications including Yahoo!, Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia.
Intermittent Fasting has been gaining in popularity. A recent study found that 10% of the American population participates in this diet. It is a caloric restriction revolving around a short window for eating and a comparatively larger window for fasting. In this article, we review the health benefits against the potential cardiovascular concerns.
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A recent study by the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) has highlighted that the overall mental health of Malaysian youths is moderately satisfactory. According to the Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 (MyMHI23), young individuals aged between 15 and 30 scored an average of 71.91. This figure provides early indications of potential mental health challenges within this demographic.
In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has radically transformed. Thanks to advances in early detection, innovative therapies, and a deeper understanding of treatment options, receiving a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis no longer carries the weight of a death sentence.
Today, 22 April, is Earth Day 2024. This occasion marks yet another opportunity for global communities to reflect on the interconnectedness of environmental health and human well-being.
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan, announced the launch of a free vaccination program to combat various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV).
In a relentless surge of scorching temperatures, Southeast Asia faces an unprecedented heatwave that is disrupting lives and livelihoods. Malaysia mourns the tragic heat-induced death of a three-year-old child, the second heat-related death this year. Meanwhile, Vietnam grapples with devastating agricultural droughts caused by the heatwave, and the Philippines sees schools close as temperatures hit a staggering 42 degrees Celsius.
The Centre will feature pioneering research and clinical practices for digestive health focused on elevating standards in disease detection, precise diagnosis, and prevention of digestive illnesses. It is scheduled to open in 2025.
The Philippines is currently experiencing a scorching heatwave, with the state weather bureau raising alarms over “danger” level heat indexes reaching up to 51 degrees Celsius in nine critical areas.
The Japanese government confirmed two deaths and over a hundred hospitalisations, prompting an investigation into the supplements produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical. The products in question, including “beni koji choleste help”, contain red yeast rice, known for its cholesterol-lowering properties but also associated with risks of organ damage.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a two-month-old baby boy has succumbed to pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Tanah Merah, Kelantan.
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