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Weekly Asian Medical News Bulletin – 16 June 2023
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 dengue, HIV and sulphur poisoning.
Combatting Youth Anxiety: Enhancing Effective Interventions
With anxiety disorders among children and adolescents on the rise, the importance of appropriate treatment cannot be overstated.
New Trend Alert: Magnesium Glycinate- Benefits, Cautions, and Side Effects
Elevate your well-being with the power-packed magnesium glycinate, the mineral involved in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body.
Lactose Intolerance Among Asians: A Genetic Insight
Lactose intolerance, a condition that affects a significant portion of the global population, is more prevalent among Asians than other ethnic groups. Why do Asians experience this digestive challenge at a higher rate? This article sheds light on the genetics behind lactose intolerance and its connection to Asian populations.
Tragic Consequences: The Deadly Game of Live-Stream Drinking Challenges in China
The widespread popularity of live-streaming platforms in China has led to a tragic incident where a popular live streamer, known online as Zhong Yuan Huang Ge or Brother Huang from the Central Plains, succumbed to excessive alcohol consumption during an online drinking game.
Unseasonal Flu Epidemic Sweeps Across Japan Amid Lower Immunity Post-COVID
An unexpected wave of seasonal influenza has led to multiple school closures across Japan due to mass infections. Experts suggest this outbreak, off-season for influenza, could be a consequence of weakened immunity following the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced control measures due to the recategorization of COVID-19 as a “category 5” disease under the Infectious Disease Control Law. This surge of flu cases has implications for the wider Asian region, reflecting the need for continued vigilance as we navigate a post-COVID world.
Temasek Foundation Sets Up Fund to Promote Maternal and Paediatric Healthcare
Singapore’s Temasek Foundation announced a $100 Singaporean Dollar endowment in the name of the late Richard Magnus
The Origins of the Double Eyelid
The double eyelid, also known as the palpebral fold, is a distinct physical feature commonly found among certain populations. While it is prevalent in many Western countries, the double eyelid is particularly notable in Asia, where it is present in some individuals and absent in others. This article delves into the genetic and cultural factors behind the origins of the double eyelid.
Taurine: A Potential Key to Healthy Ageing? New Research Suggests Promising Benefits
Discover how taurine, an amino acid found in meat and shellfish, could hold the key to healthy ageing.
Regulating End-of-Life Care: What is Euthanasia and Assisted Dying?
Navigating end-of-life choices, such as euthanasia and assisted dying, is a complex issue globally. Find out more.
Celebrating Life and Sharing Gifts: World Blood Donor Day 2023
Every year on June 14th, countries around the globe come together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The occasion aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank the selfless individuals who make life-saving blood donations.
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