Pikachu, Snorlax named Japan ambassadors to promote better sleep
Japan's Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry recommends nine to 12 hours of sleep for elementary students, and eight to 10 hours for junior and high school students, to maintain…
Ten cases of H5N1 bird flu reported so far in Cambodia this year
Some of the patients had reportedly handled and come into contact with ill poultry, which they then prepared and ate.
Mental health problems growing among new mums in Nepal
National Statistics Office data show six percent of maternal deaths were due to self-harm (suicide), with most cases occurring during pregnancy.
China confronts senior cancer surge with early detection, traditional medicine
According to latest data, people over the age of 60 now account for 60.7 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in the country.
Cambodian health ministry announces availability of HIV prevention drug
Cambodia is the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to implement CAB-PrEP as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy that offers multiple options for protection.
Inside the mental health struggles of caregivers in Singapore
Here, three individuals share their stories about the realities of caregiving.
In Bangladesh, two die of dengue, 195 hospitalised in 24hrs
According to DGHS, 1,032 patients are currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals, including 734 outside Dhaka.
New study to look at impact of food allergies in Singapore children, as cases rise
Allergies to eggs, milk and peanuts are more common in younger children, while teens and young adults tend to report shellfish allergies. Emergency visits for food-related…
Malaysian doctor helps develop simpler oesophageal cancer screening test
The current method of monitoring is via endoscopy, where a long tube with a camera is inserted through the mouth and down into the oesophagus. In contrast, the team from the…
Concerns rise as some Korean teens seem to take suicide lightly
Teen suicide rate rises to 7.9 deaths per 100,000 teens in 2023, as experts call for stronger mental health support.