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With Christmas drawing near and festivities in full swing, the Department of Health (DOH)-5 in Bicol is taking the lead in promoting a holiday season centred on health and safety. Arlene Riario, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) regional program coordinator, recently addressed the public in a press conference, urging them to prioritise nutritious foods and safe toys to ensure a festive yet health-conscious celebration.

GDF15 Hormone: A Key Player in Morning Sickness Recent scientific advancements have shed light on the role of the Growth…

Explore the urgent call for global vape regulation to protect public health, especially among youth, against the risks posed by vaping.

The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has urged newly appointed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad to reinstate vape liquids containing nicotine to the Poisons List and to advance the Generational End Game (GEG) policy. The GEG policy aims to prohibit the sale and use of all smoking materials, including electronic cigarettes or vaping products, to individuals born on or after January 1, 2007. MPS praised Dzulkefly’s return, noting his previous focus on health promotion and preventive healthcare. 

Exploring ancient dental health in Vikings from Sweden: Uncovering oral diseases and cultural practices in the late Viking Age.

PrEPVacc HIV vaccine trial ends, highlighting the ongoing challenges in HIV prevention research. Read more

Explore the brain’s role in appetite control and its implications for weight-loss strategies, featuring UCSF’s recent breakthrough study.

Exploring the potential of micro-scale neural recordings in enhancing speech decoding for neurodegenerative diseases.

If the doctors were to resign, their years served as contract doctors would not be acknowledged for salary grades and promotions, which will ultimately lead to unfair payment discrepancies among doctors with the same total years of service.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers the Philippines’ and Indonesia’s response to the rising respiratory cases in China, HIV in Malaysia and more.