Malaysian healthcare had a tumultuous 2023
The most significant event in 2023 was nicotine delisting from the Poisons List.
Should we be worried about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
This Asian nation had an unusually high number of respiratory illnesses in children over the last few months.
Keeping our bladder in good health
Ageing has a natural negative effect on bladder function, but we can still work to maintain good bladder health.
Stopping the drug resistance by dangerous microorganisms
We need to act together to prevent more microorganisms from developing antimicrobial resistance.
You can go blind from glaucoma so get your eyes checked
Don’t take your eyes for granted as vision impairment can have serious consequences.
Keep yourself clean and germ-free
Cut down your risk of infectious diseases by washing your hands properly at the right times.
The Nipah virus is back and we need to remain vigilant against it
The recent outbreak in Kerala, added to global connectivity, means that we should keep our guard up.
Patients need to speak up for their own safety
No one holds a bigger stake in getting safe healthcare than patients themselves.
Malaysia's Orang Asli need more help improving their health
The Orang Asli are more prone to infectious and nutrition-related diseases that actually can be prevented.
Malaysia's medical officers deserve better
The recent transfer frustrations of these doctors illustrate the holes in the healthcare system.
Breastfeeding for working mums should be made easy
Society should help such women continue to exclusively breastfeed their babies for optimum health.
Does aspartame really cause cancer?
A popular artificial sweetener that’s widely found in sugar-free foods and beverages is now being labelled as a possible cancer risk.
