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The Taguig City government has taken a stance to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of enlisted men’s barrios or “embos”. The embos are the people who find themselves without access to healthcare facilities following the sudden closure of Makati’s health centers. The dispute between the two cities involved the backdrop of legal decisions, administrative back-and-forths, and a growing concern for the well-being of the affected residents.

The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has released new guidelines to evaluate and treat individuals who are overweight/obese. The MOH’s…

In a concerning statistic emerging from Malaysia, almost 100,000 individuals succumbed prematurely to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2022, falling short of the national average life expectancy of 75 years.  The primary culprits behind these early deaths were heart and cerebrovascular diseases, along with pneumonia, underscoring a pressing health crisis in the country.

Recent study reveals semaglutide, used in Ozempic & Wegovy, shows no increased suicidal ideation risk, expanding understanding of its safety.

We look at the top 5 most popular medical news stories across Southeast Asia this week!  #1 – Indonesia starts…

Oprah Winfrey, in a revealing discussion, shares her personal experience with Ozempic. She highlights its role in her transformative weight…

The proactive detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) stands as a cornerstone in mitigating the impact of this reversible condition, according to the insights shared by Dr. Nika Kristine Lee, Chief Fellow of Adult Nephrology at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. 

Fatty liver disease, a widespread health concern, demands a multifaceted approach to prevention and management. In a recent forum, Dr Espinosa’s insights shed light on the intricate relationship between lifestyle choices, dietary habits, and the prevalence of this condition, emphasising the urgency of proactive measures.

Discover why stopping a weight loss drug can lead to weight regain, highlighting the complexities of long-term obesity management.

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.