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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a term many have heard, yet few truly understand. Beyond the common misconceptions, this autoimmune disorder affects more than just the joints. In this article, we discuss RA, exploring its causes, symptoms, and ways to manage this complex condition with Dr Lui Nai Lee, a specialist rheumatologist and founder of Lui Centre for Arthritis & Rheumatology.

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.

Exploring the Challenges of Asthma: Lack of Knowledge for the Right Treatment and Services for Asians. Learn about the new research centre TARIPH dedicated to developing tailored treatments from an Asian perspective. Discover asthma’s prevalence & causes, and hear an expert’s advice for managing this chronic condition.

The Health Ministry (MOH) has ramped up its vigilance in anticipation of Disease X, assured Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. The unknown pathogen, tagged by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a potential epidemic-causing agent, has Asia, particularly Malaysia, on its toes.

PCOS prevalence in South Asian countries increased, with genetic factors playing a pivotal role. Explore the implications, complications, and crucial guidelines for early PCOS diagnosis presented by ASPIRE. Learn about managing PCOS and raising awareness for women’s health.

Exploring the relevance of BMI in modern health assessments and the need for a more comprehensive approach.

Explore the origins, relevance, and health implications of the 10,000 daily step benchmark. Understand its impact on well-being.

Uncover how Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy stands apart from its sibling drug Ozempic, from primary usage to public perception.

Oatmeal is dividing social media, as proponents and opponents are taking to TikTok to debate its health benefits. Recently, a fiery debate erupted on TikTok over the nutritional value of oats and eggs. While one side claimed oats offer virtually no health benefits, the other refuted this, citing scientific evidence. As this conversation gains traction in Asia, where oats have become increasingly popular, it’s crucial to clarify some of the misconceptions.

Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, with over 1.9 billion adults overweight, among which 650 million were obese, according…