Why managing obesity matters for kidney health
Obesity can strain the kidneys through chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, increased blood pressure, and insulin resistance.…
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Disconnected bureaucrats to blame for shift system’s failure, says KJ
Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government’s unhealthy dependency on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resolve…
Singapore healthcare company targets wealthy boomers in China
Senior citizens play mahjong in a park in Beijing, China. (EPA Images pic)
SINGAPORE: The task of providing elderly care for the…
Review SST on ‘vital’ healthcare services, says senator
The government needs to exempt the sales and service tax for services which are essential for recovery and rehabilitation, such as…
Rise in medical insurance premiums ‘unavoidable’, say groups
The associations say the number of claims has spiralled as more people seek medical treatment, whose cost has risen as a result.…
Trump appoints TV celebrity ‘Dr Oz’ to key US health post
TV celebrity Mehmet Oz entered politics with an unsuccessful bid for a Republican senate seat in Pennsylvania in 2022. (EPA Images…
An overview of Malaysia’s hepatitis challenge
Malaysia’s vaccination programme has proven effective in the fight against hepatitis, especially hepatitis B. (Freepik pic)…
Clearing the air on asthma in adults
Asthma, which results in symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, can also develop in adults. (Freepik pic)…
Design For Change 2024 Highlight
The 2024 edition of the Design for Change initiative focused on the interconnected themes of healthcare and sustainability. Held…
Japan’s beloved cats get healthcare help from AI
AI-driven smartphone application CatsMe! monitors a cat’s toilet activity and reads its face to pick up signs of distress. (Envato…