
COVID-19 Situation in the Philippines (January 2022)
The world continues to battle against COVID-19, especially the new omicron variant. Let’s take a
The world continues to battle against COVID-19, especially the new omicron variant. Let’s take a
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the nasopharynx, the upper part
In this article, Dr Tay Kai Hong and Joy Chong share expert insights about stress
Probiotics have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people turning to them for better gut health and improved immune function. In Asia, fermented
Chronic Kidney Disease, often abbreviated as CKD, is a condition characterised by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The kidneys, a pair of bean-shaped organs below the ribcage, are essential in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. When CKD progresses, it can lead to kidney failure. When that happens, it necessitates dialysis or a kidney transplant. For this article, we consulted with Dato’ Dr. Ong Yoke Meng. Dato’ Dr Ong is a nephrologist & physician at Island Hospital, Penang. He retired from the Ministry of Health (MOH) in 2022, where he served as the Head of Nephrology Services and the Head of the Department of Medicine at Penang Hospital.
Bariatric and metabolic surgeries are known as the best treatment for obesity. Dr Tan Chun Hai explains all that you need to know