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Discover how taurine, an amino acid found in meat and shellfish, could hold the key to healthy ageing. 

Despite living more than three months in space, UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has maintained his health, as affirmed during the latest edition of “A Call from Space”. This was a paramount concern during the event, which celebrated the Sultan of Space’s ongoing, record-breaking stint on the International Space Station (ISS).

Novo Nordisk is making headway in transforming the Ozempic injection into an oral pill, with promising early results.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on doctor and nursing shortages in Thailand and Indonesia.

Ozempic injection – a once-weekly noninsulin medicine developed by Novo Nordisk that helps blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

The drug brepocitinib has shown promising results in reducing psoriatic arthritis symptoms by 20%. Read more

In a recent landmark advisory, US Surgeon General highlighted the crucial intersection of youth mental health and social media. 

Researchers have used a “Thought-Powered Walking” system to restore mobility to a man paralysed for a decade.

Despite the understanding that every teenager uses social media, only few understand the mental health crisis faced by youth in our society

Alarming levels of toxic metals detected in illegal vapes pose a significant health risk to users, particularly in Asia. Read more