Search Results: organ failure (107)

Update: The latest death toll is currently at four with 34 people falling ill due to food poisoning. In a…

Dr. Tony Leachon, a respected health expert in the Philippines, recently filed a complaint over fake endorsements of unregulated health products.  He claims that unknown individuals used his image and name to falsely endorse products like ‘Glufarelin,’ ‘Grandsure Gold,’ and ‘JointLab’ on multiple websites and social media.

A UNICEF report reveals extreme heat exposure threatens the health of children in South Asia, as global warming intensifies. Read more

Every year, more than 3 million girls are estimated to be at risk of being forced to have an FGM procedure.

Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and why Asians are more at risk of this rare but life-threatening skin condition. Discover the medications that can cause SJS and steps to prevent and manage it. Read on for expert insights.

With reports about bushfires and melting streetlights in Europe, one cannot forget that Asia is experiencing a similar situation. At…

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by female mosquitoes (especially Aedes aegypti) and is widely distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most cases of infection occur in the urethra…

Smoking increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, organ failure, and infections. With education, came the gradual decline of the…

Tun Dr Mahathir, Malaysia’s former prime minister, has been hospitalised due to a lung infection, which poses serious risks given his heart condition and history of bypass surgeries. He is receiving in-patient care at the National Heart Institute (IJN) to manage both his lung and heart health.