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June marks National Kidney Month in the Philippines. This is a period dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and the impact kidney damage can have on other parts of the body. As part of National Kidney Month, Eladio Miguel M. Peñaranda Jr. MD, Chief of the section of Nephrology of Makati Medical Center, emphasises two important bodily connections. These connections are between kidney function, bone health, and cardiovascular health. Understanding these links is essential for managing and preventing complications associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Indonesians rank among the highest consumers of microplastics globally, as revealed by a recent study conducted by Cornell University. The study meticulously maps the absorption of microplastics across 109 countries, revealing a staggering consumption rate of 15 grams per month for Indonesians. This alarming figure significantly surpasses that of other nations and has increased by 59-fold from 1990 to 2018.

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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.