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Raquel Rodriguez, a formidable WWE Superstar, recently spotlighted her Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) battle. This condition significantly impacted her career and lifestyle, yet showcased her unwavering determination and resilience by wrestling during a flare-up at Elimination Chamber last weekend.

As the world shifts its focus from the immediate threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, another health concern, often silent but equally impactful, is gaining prominence. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), recognised as the “silent epidemic,” has emerged as a significant global health issue, affecting an estimated 38% of the world’s population.

In a concerning statistic emerging from Malaysia, almost 100,000 individuals succumbed prematurely to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 2022, falling short of the national average life expectancy of 75 years.  The primary culprits behind these early deaths were heart and cerebrovascular diseases, along with pneumonia, underscoring a pressing health crisis in the country.