Malaysia’s centenarians growing in numbers
As of June, there were 4,287 citizens aged 100 and above, with women making up more than half that number at 2,761; the number of centenarian men was 1,526. This reflects a rise…
Health
Nearly half of South Korean teens regularly skip breakfast: data
Other indicators of teen dietary habits also raised concern. For example, about 27 percent reported eating fast food at least three times a week—slightly down from 28.9 percent…
More than 250,000 people in the Philippines living with HIV by year-end
On average, there are 61 cases of HIV reported in the country per day, 22 percent higher than last year’s average of 50 cases per day.
Dengue cases down, but virus widespread across Nepal
Since January, six people have died and 8,109 others tested positive.
Average life expectancy in China hits 79 years
China's healthcare resources continued to grow steadily. By the end of 2024, the country had 1,093,551 medical and health institutions -- an increase of 22,766 from the previous…
Nepal to assess C-section delivery and special newborn services in all hospitals
Officials say assessment will help identify service gaps and support efforts to reduce preventable deaths.
Life pressures put Chinese youth at risk of mental illness
The overall prevalence of mental disorders among Chinese children and adolescents exceeds 10 percent, according to recent research, depression and impulse-control disorders posing…
Indonesian women with HIV face persistent, layered discrimination
Stigma against people with HIV puts the lives of women who contract the virus in jeopardy, as discrimination may block them from opportunities for better lives and proper health…
Hypertension and diabetes driving eye crisis in Kathmandu Valley
Over 69 percent of people above 40 have hypertension, and 47.2 percent have diabetes, a Tilganga study shows.
Silent caregivers: Bhutanese medical escorts in India’s Kolkata
Every month, dozens of Bhutanese escorts arrive at the city's hospitals, struggling with language barriers, navigating bureaucracies, and translating medical jargon into words…