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In response to a concerning surge in measles cases, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), health authorities have launched an extensive house-to-house vaccination drive.

Maximising Your NAPFA Test Results: A Comprehensive Guide Achieving excellence in the National Physical Fitness Award (NAPFA) test necessitates a…

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. 

Measles cases in the country have surged dramatically by 299% from January to October this year, sounding alarms within the public health sector, as reported by the Department of Health (DOH). The latest data from the DOH’s Disease Surveillance Report shows concerning statistics. 1,829 cases were recorded during this period. This marks a significant increase compared to the same timeframe last year, which garnered 458 cases.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This…

Did you know sun-sensitive medications can amp up your sunburn risk? Here’s a round-up of 5 medications that don’t get along with the sun.

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

As one of the trendiest skincare ingredients that is currently on the market, retinol can be used to treat a variety of skin concerns.

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Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis, is a relatively common yet poorly understood condition that affects the tongue’s surface. The condition is characterized by irregular, smooth, and red patches that can appear anywhere on the tongue. These patches can change in shape and size, and the borders of the patches can become raised and white. The condition is not contagious or harmful, and it typically resolves on its own without any treatment.