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September 28, 2023

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Walking can help ease depression, suicidal impulses: study

A report showed that those who averaged walking exercises five times a week were less prone to developing depression than those who didn’t.

  • Published: September 28, 20231:58 pm
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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S’poreans eating too much salt, more than one in three now has high blood pressure

But there is some good news: The war on sugar seems to be having an impact, with diabetes and high cholesterol figures down a shade.

  • Published: September 28, 20239:36 am
  • Author Judith Tan
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‘Give yourself an outlet’: MMA fighter Angela Lee on mental health initiative

Inspired by late sister and her own mental health struggles, Angela Lee has launched a non-profit charity called Fightstory, dedicated to inspiring hope and building a community…

  • Published: September 27, 202310:43 am
  • Author Deepanraj Ganesan
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2 million Koreans opt out of life-extending treatments

Five and half years have passed since the so-called "Death with Dignity Act" came into effect in Korea in February 2018, which enabled people to refuse life-prolonging medical…

  • Published: September 27, 20239:32 am
  • Author Lee Jaeeun
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Eisai CEO hails significant step in fight against dementia

The drug Lecanemab removes a protein called amyloid-beta, which is associated with the disease’s progression, thereby slowing the advancement of the disease.

  • Published: September 27, 20239:30 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Punjab government bans injection allegedly responsible for loss of vision in patients

Diabetic patients in 3 districts were given Avastin injections to address retinal damage which led to severe infections, for whom the government has announced free treatment.

  • Published: September 25, 20238:16 am
  • Author Dawn
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Malaysia’s medical tourism alive and well

Among the top treatments sought after in the county are general health screening, cardiology, fertility, oncology and orthopaedics, including medical and surgical-related as well…

  • Published: September 22, 202312:17 pm
  • Author Allison Lai and Khoo Gek San
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PM Hasina seeks international support to improve healthcare

PM Hasina said Universal Health Coverage is one of the most ambitious yet achievable SDG targets. In Bangladesh, she said, the government has a constitutional obligation to ensure…

  • Published: September 22, 202310:50 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Number of dementia patients in South Korea set to surpass 1 million this year

Although there is still no cure for dementia and related diseases, leading a healthy lifestyle may help address the risk factors, according to the Central Dementia Center.

  • Published: September 22, 20239:17 am
  • Author Lee Jaeeun
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Primary healthcare needs sharp focus

The writer says efforts and strategic advancement is required to reinstate the importance and efficient working of primary health centres in the public health system.

  • Published: September 21, 20232:31 pm
  • Author Priyanka Yadav

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