From fad to lifestyle: Slow-ageing diet gains momentum among young South Koreans
The buzzword "slow aging" refers to a lifestyle focused on extending lifespans through good habits while minimizing physical and mental stress.
Health
Tuberculosis still a concern in Bhutan
On average, TB cases in the country have increased by 22 annually.
20,000 ‘positivity pizzas’ to be given out to youth in Singapore’s Punggol to promote mental wellness
Over 3,000 keychains have been given out to children and teenagers in Punggol, with more to be given out over the coming weeks.
Resilience under pressure: life inside a Vietnamese psychiatric ward
Staff sometimes use their money to support patients, especially those neglected by families or unable to afford basics like food. For some, the hospital becomes a second home…
Thai cabinet clash over contaminated durian exports
During the a recent cabinet meeting, PM’s secretary Lertsuridej noted China had rejected 64 tonnes of Thai durian after detecting contamination by Basic Yellow 2, a carcinogenic…
How martial arts empower Malaysian kids with Down syndrome
Joyce Teoh Lay Bee, 55, is determined to equip her daughter, Sabrina Teoh Weber, 16, who has Down syndrome, with the skills to protect herself in any situation. Knowing her…
Rooftop garden for healing in the outskirts of Hanoi
A rooftop garden has long been a dream for many city dwellers. One engineer living on the western outskirts of Hanoi has found a way to run a sustainable, self-circulating garden.
Alarming shortage of pharmacists: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The majority of pharmacists end up in the urban centers or in larger hospitals and drugstores, forcing patients in the rural, remote areas of the country to travel far and wide…
Bleeding talent: Why Malaysia’s medical graduates seek greener pastures
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Medicine dean Prof Datin Dr Marina Mat Baki said the trend is a "significant loss" for Malaysia as tuition fees for medical courses are…
In Vietnam, measles vaccination rate among children aged six to nine months remains low
Additionally, dengue fever cases are expected to rise as the country enters the epidemic season from June to November.