Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels in Kelantan have seen an increase exceeding the national average indicators, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said based on the ...

In a joint initiative by the Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Hospital and Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, the country’s first Cataract Carnival ...

Mental illness, cardiovascular disease, tobacco use, and injuries are now among the leading causes of death and disability in Southeast Asia, according to newly released research from the Institute ...

A landmark resolution on lung health by Malaysia has been officially adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in conjunction ...

Malaysia’s Health Minister, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, warns of a looming 60% shortage of nurses by 2030. He advocates for a joint effort between public and private sectors to tackle this issue. Dr. Ahmad ...

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has called for regulations to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from food, citing their role as the main source of harmful trans fatty acids (TFAs).

The Philippines and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the recruitment and deployment of Filipino healthcare workers to Singapore. The MOU signed by Secretary for ...

A Filipino startup, Mila Business Solutions Corp, has launched a new application aimed at helping parents to effectively manage their children’s healthcare records. The Mila app offers features like ...

Vietnam’s authorities have issued a recall for two health supplements, “Dáng xuân Phục linh Gold” and “Best Slim Collagen,” after both were found to contain Sibutramine, a banned substance linked to ...

A recent study conducted by Johnson & Johnson Vision shows that Singaporeans have poor levels of health literacy despite having one of the highest literacy rates in the world. This lackadaisical ...

Candy, pastries and frozen desserts may be “gateway” foods for adolescents that prompts them to eat more ultra-processed food. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, salt, unhealthy trans fats and ...

Red candies, soda, and snacks in bright red colors may appeal to both children and adults. However, this study may cause them to reconsider their favorite red-colored foods. Allura Red food dye, also ...