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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.

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Getting serious about ending tuberculosis

Tuberculosis resurfaced into the national spotlight recently with a sudden resurgence of cases early this year.

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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.

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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.

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Changing the approach to eliminate cervical cancer 

Combining HPV screening with gender-neutral vaccination could be the key to getting rid of this cancer.

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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.

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Understanding GLP-1 drugs, those popular weight-loss medications

The class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have become renowned for their effects in helping weight loss.

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What Malaysia needs to tackle for healthcare in 2026

There remain many areas of healthcare that require our urgent attention in this coming year. 

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Those who led during the Covid-19 pandemic

During the pandemic, some stepped up to lead the way, while some didn't even follow the rules.

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Foreign ownership of Malaysian private healthcare facilities

Concerns about the privacy of patient information arise when the companies that hold these data are owned by a foreign company.

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Examining Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccination response

With another pandemic predicted in the near future, we need to know what went right and what did not in our Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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When patients need to complain

There are various mechanisms available for Malaysians to voice grievances about their healthcare and related issues.

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