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Stay safe during the rainy season and avoiding food contamination. Learn how moisture increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and follow these expert tips for food hygiene.

If you’ve been prescribed a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to get started with your therapy successfully. Learn how to choose the right mask, set up your machine properly, address any side effects, and work with your doctor to ensure your CPAP therapy is optimised.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued urgent recalls for the two mooncake brands just days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, due to excessive levels of bacteria found.

Recognising and understanding childhood conditions can help in managing them effectively. Dr Mohana, a paediatrician with a subspecialty in paediatric allergy and immunology, recently discussed some of the most prevalent childhood conditions during the early years of life in a YouTube video on our channel, shedding light on how parents can navigate these challenges.

On 11 August 2024, the Director of Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health, dr. Lovely Daisy, MKM, announced that this regulation prohibits the promotion of formula milk, which is stipulated in Article 33, as part of efforts to increase the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. The regulation adopts the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes that has been introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1981.

The FDA issued a reminder to consumers, cautioning against purchasing or using health products that have been compromised due to submersion in floodwaters.

Indonesians were shocked by the news of the controversial practice of a 63-year-old man with the initials NY in Semarang. NY, a boarding house owner, claimed to have been regularly consuming stray cat meat in an attempt to treat his long-standing diabetes. 

In response to the alarming rise in leptospirosis cases following recent flooding, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has urged local government units (LGUs) to create ordinances that prohibit children from playing in floodwater.

Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, a reproductive health policy on contraception among students, has been approved by Indonesian President Widodo. 

Understanding Doxycycline for Rosacea Treatment Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes persistent redness, bumps, and visible veins, often…