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Long-distance flights can be a challenge for our bodies, often leading to stiffness, fatigue, and even deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, incorporating simple in-flight exercises can improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and leave you feeling refreshed upon arrival. Here are some energising exercises to try during your next long-haul journey.

Handwashing might seem like a simple habit, but its importance cannot be overstated. Ensuring that our hands are clean is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illness and maintain good health. 

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on medical staffing in the region & health risks from El Nino.

As the world gradually emerges from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, nightlife in cities like Singapore is returning to its bustling self. An unforeseen development accompanying this resurgence, however, is the increasing popularity of hangover supplements. With Singapore-based firm DrinkAid reporting over 1.5 million sales of such anti-hangover pills since 2020, this trend warrants closer examination, particularly from a medical and health perspective.

Blood types are an essential aspect of human biology, playing a vital role in transfusions and organ donations. The ABO blood group system is the most well-known and widely used classification, consisting of four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. This article delves into the global distribution of ABO blood groups, their significance in various aspects of life, and the fascinating differences among populations.

After a successful abdominal surgery, Pope Francis has been discharged from a hospital in Rome. His surgeon reports remarkable improvement.

In a groundbreaking shift, scientists are turning their attention to the resolution of inflammation, a critical but overlooked process.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on dengue, HIV and sulphur poisoning.

An unexpected wave of seasonal influenza has led to multiple school closures across Japan due to mass infections. Experts suggest this outbreak, off-season for influenza, could be a consequence of weakened immunity following the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced control measures due to the recategorization of COVID-19 as a “category 5” disease under the Infectious Disease Control Law. This surge of flu cases has implications for the wider Asian region, reflecting the need for continued vigilance as we navigate a post-COVID world.