When water takes lives
Drowning is a significant preventable cause of death in Malaysia and around the world.
Do you understand your health insurance policy?
Many of us may know that health insurance is good to have, but perhaps not as many really understand how the policies work.
Are we really going to ban vaping?
While a nationwide ban on vaping has been announced, full enforcement has yet to begin.
Bixonimania: The fake disease AI believed in
A Swedish researcher decided to see if generative AI would accept the made-up eye condition she invented as real.
Should we implement DRGs in Malaysia?
The pros and cons of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), as well as other countries' experiences with it, are laid out.
What are DRGs, or diagnosis-related groups?
DRGs have been highlighted as a way of managing rising medical costs in Malaysia.
From the Vault: Watch out for signs that it's getting too hot for your body
Intense heat can overcome our body's ability to maintain a normal temperature, resulting in a number of illnesses.
Getting serious about ending tuberculosis
Tuberculosis resurfaced into the national spotlight recently with a sudden resurgence of cases early this year.
Best diet for your heart: Low carb or low fat?
A large study looks into whether it is less carbohydrates or less fats in your diet that really keeps your heart healthy.
Making the case for expanding newborn screening in Malaysia
The availability of more affordable genetic testing allows us to screen newborns for more treatable inherited and congenital conditions.
Changing the approach to eliminate cervical cancer
Combining HPV screening with gender-neutral vaccination could be the key to getting rid of this cancer.
Learning healthy ageing from the Blue Zones
These areas where many residents live healthily to a ripe old age could offer the rest of us lessons in achieving the same.
