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According to Stanford Medicine, South Asians have a 40% higher chance of mortality from heart attacks than the average population.

Anaemia is a frequent complication of CKD associated with increased morbidity, higher healthcare costs and reduced quality of life.

New research shows that fluctuations in bedtime, may increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension. Read more

This week, we cover a new geriatric dental clinic in Singapore, heat wave in Thailand and an uptick in Covid-19 cases in Malaysia. Read more.

In recent years, studies have shown an increasing number of children, adolescents and young adults being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

This article discusses two recent studies on cognitive disorders and dementia in Singapore. The first study found that silent strokes are a significant risk factor for vascular pre-dementia, while the second study examined the pilot night respite program for caregivers of people with sundowning syndrome. The article highlights the need for early detection, proper management, and support for people with cognitive disorders and dementia to improve their quality of life.

Indonesia’s one-year-old baby weighs 27kg, wears XXXL diapers and his father’s clothes. Learn more in this article

For International Women’s Day 2023, we share six essential health tests that women should consider taking in their 20s and 30s.

NCDs, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and are now the leading causes of death in South Korea.

This week, we look at China’s relaxing of COVID measures, the 2nd Vaccine Cooperation Forum, and the future of public health in Asia.