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Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulva, which is the external female genitalia. It is a poorly understood condition that is often misdiagnosed or dismissed, leaving many women struggling with pain and discomfort for years. 

Malaysia’s Ministry of Health has recently launched what is considered to be the world’s first traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) research framework along with a guideline for herbal medicinal research. 

Hallux limitus is a common foot condition that affects a significant number of people, particularly in Asia. It is a form of arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the big toe, known as the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). 

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) in the Philippines recently recommended the extension of Alert Level 2 enforcement in 26 areas until the end of April 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made to prevent the further spread of the virus in the affected areas. Let us take a closer look at this story from a medical perspective.

Traditional Malay medicine is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia to treat various health conditions. One of the most popular remedies in Malay medicine is Tongkat Ali, a plant native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, debilitating disease that affects the oral cavity. It is most prevalent in South Asia, particularly in India, where betel nut chewing is a common habit. 

A family received $225,000 after the tragic death of a woman. Her death was likely related to the COVID-19 vaccination. Read more

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that affects approximately 3-8% of women of reproductive age. The condition is characterised by emotional and physical symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, and can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life.

A study published in the Frontiers of Nutrition in 2020 found that higher egg consumption linked to lower stroke risk in Asia. Read more

According to studies, since the height of the pandemic, the average screen time for adults recorded a whopping 19 hours…