Study shows mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore
The rise of social media and high academic pressure have been linked to increased mental health issues among young people, an expert said.
Nepal’s health ministry directs agencies to prepare for outbreaks as monsoon approaches
As many as 71 districts have reported dengue infection this year. Risk of a coronavirus resurgence is also rising as neighbouring India reports cases.
How Nepal’s social norms and cultural beliefs shape perceptions of mental health.
Psychologist Rama Karki says Nepali society is divided into two main groups when it comes to mental health: One group that doesn’t recognise it at all, and the other is a…
Kerala leads in active COVID-19 cases as India logs 1,009 infections nationwide
Other states that have reported significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
Integrative medicine key to increased cancer survival in China
Data released by the association shows that the five-year survival rate of cancer patients in China rose from 33.3 percent around a decade ago to 43.7 percent at the end of 2023.
Easy meals ensure Japan’s seniors living alone can eat healthy
Research by Yukako Tani, an assistant professor at the Institute of Science Tokyo, shows that elderly living alone with poor cooking skills are at higher risk of mortality.
India, WHO collaborate to include traditional medicine in International Classification of Health Interventions
A statement from the Ministry of Ayush stated that the inclusion of a traditional medicine module—covering therapies from Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani systems—will now be…
Synthetic narcotics hit 35% of forensic cases as teen vaping surge in South Korea: report
Other than the new psychoactive drugs, the National Forensic Service added that other prohibited drugs such as methamphetamine and marijuana were also among the most discovered.
Non-communicable diseases on the rise among seniors, reach critical levels in Vietnam
Many suffer from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, osteoarthritis, and cancer. Besides, there are the other problems that affect the…
Malaysia’s general practitioners feeling financial strain
Clinics have incurred regulatory charges following the medicine price display order, so patients may notice some adjustments in their clinic bills.