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A new calculator built on 500 trials helps doctors predict how much blood pressure drugs lower risk. Could this reshape hypertension care in Asia and worldwide?

Managing high blood pressure can be difficult, but some of the most helpful remedies may already be in your pantry.

Finding it tough to manage your diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart conditions this Chinese New Year? Discover easy tips for a healthier celebration – without missing out on the festive joy.

In Jakarta, hundreds of children have developed kidney failure. This emphasises the importance of earlier and effective medical intervention and increased public awareness of the dangers of unhealthy diets.

Cleric and TV personality Ustaz Riza Muhammad recently shared a touching story about caring for his mother who suffered a severe stroke. Previously, the mother had experienced high blood pressure, which eventually led to the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain, triggering a serious stroke. The incident has been a significant test for Ustaz Riza’s family. However, with great love and tireless efforts, Ustaz Riza continues providing his mother the best care.

Around 3,000 children and teenagers in Surabaya have been treated for addiction to mobile gadgets and online games since the beginning of this year. This phenomenon highlights the increasingly worrying mental health issues among the younger generation in Indonesia.

Following the tragic death of vlogger Dongz Apatan during a Mukbang video broadcast, the Philippines’ Department of Health is contemplating measures that may include a ban on such content.

The story of Ridwan Fadhil (22), a young man from Cianjur, West Java, went viral on social media after revealing his experience of being diagnosed with stage five chronic kidney failure. 

The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH CHD-5) announced a 92% treatment success rate for tuberculosis (TB) cases for Q1 2024. This achievement was highlighted during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” briefing held at the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City. This success is indicative of the region’s robust health initiatives and effective implementation of TB treatment protocols. 

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.