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A recent study shows that delaying sleep by just 90 minutes each night damages blood vessels, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases. A study conducted in the University of Columbia recently showed that mild sleep restriction among female individuals causes an increase in oxidative stress in blood vessels. It is the first direct evidence linking mild, chronic sleep deficits to causing heart disease.

The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) have increased significantly in recent years due to its marked efficacy in body weight reduction in clinical trials and most recently, due to claims by celebrities and social media personalities that they have lost weight after using Ozempic (Semaglutide). While there were earlier concerns on supply shortage due to high demand of on-label and off-label use, there has been reports of a new adverse event signal that has drawn scrutiny from health authorities in the United States (US), European union (EU) and in Asia about its possible link to suicidal episodes. 

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Not being able to control your bowels can lead to embarrassing situations. It is also a common condition called faecal incontinence. In this article, we delve deep into faecal incontinence, its impact, and the urgent need to break the taboos associated with this condition with Dr Mark Wong Te Ching, Colorectal Surgeon at Mark Wong Surgery.

When the topic of urinary tract infections (UTIs) arises, many immediately associate it with women. However, what often goes unnoticed is that men, too, can fall prey to this uncomfortable ailment. This article sheds light on UTIs in both genders, emphasising that it’s a concern everyone should be aware of. We get insights from Dr Shirley Bang, Specialist Urologist, Advanced Urology Associates, specialising in functional and reconstruction urology, and female and general urology.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin covers more beds in Singapore hospitals, high temperatures in Indonesia and healthy eating initiative in Malaysia.

In a world that is increasingly open about health, erectile dysfunction (ED) remains a somewhat taboo topic. Despite evolving societal norms, erectile dysfunction (ED) remains a topic shrouded in silence in many Asian communities. We get insights into erectile dysfunction with Dr Ronny Tan, consultant urologist and andrologist from Advanced Urology.