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New Findings on Multivitamin Use and Mortality A recent large analysis involving nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults, followed for over…

In this article, we explore the medical accuracy of the cancer treatment process that Amah, one of the main characters in the movie, goes through. We have invited Dr Eugene Yeo, Colorectal & General Surgeon, to share his medical perspective

The Department of Health confirms the first vaping-related death in the Philippines, highlighting serious health risks and sparking urgent discussions on stricter e-cigarette regulations. Health experts and advocates call for comprehensive measures to protect the youth from vaping-related illnesses and prevent further tragedies.

We look at the top 5 most popular medical news stories across Southeast Asia this week!  #1 – Indonesia starts…

The United Nations (UN) stated that it is possible to put a stop to AIDS as a threat to public…

The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control saw an increase in nicotine poisoning among teenagers due to the use of e-cigarettes and vapes. E-cigarettes are being abused by children, teens and young adults and cases of nicotine poisoning seem to be increasing among teenagers and adults as well.

This service, part of a wider initiative called the Breathlessness Ecosystem, is developed with an investment of S$5.8 million. It aims to assist patients in managing symptoms like breathlessness and improving their overall quality of life. The launch was held on Thursday 16 November at AWWA Centre. 

According to the International Diabetes Federation Atlas, 977 children and teenagers below 18 years of age were diagnosed with diabetes in Malaysia. This continues a dangerous trend where Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in the Western Pacific region.

Hypochlorhydria refers to a condition where there’s a reduction in the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid…

A California jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to pay US$18.8 million to Emory Hernandez Valadez, who claimed he developed mesothelioma, a deadly cancer, from long-term exposure to the company’s talc-based baby powder. This ruling marks a significant setback for J&J as it grapples with thousands of comparable cases in the US bankruptcy court.