Malaysian diabetics face medicine shortage as slimming craze thins supply of Ozempic
Checks showed that Ozempic-based weight loss packages are also being promoted by aesthetic clinics.
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Seniors account for 78 of 83 COVID-19 deaths in Singapore in 2024; MOH urges vaccination
Professor Ooi Eng Eong, an expert in emerging diseases at the Duke-NUS Medical School, recommends revaccination “for the elderly and those with chronic diseases where any…
They say Korean moms get the best postpartum care thanks to ‘joriwon.’ But at what cost?
The 4.78 million service fee in Seoul is 1.31 million won more than the nationwide average of 3.47 million won, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's report based on…
AI assistant gives pathologists helping hand in cancer detection
Zhejiang University recently introduced an AI-powered universal pathology assistant called OmniPT, which integrates vision and language models for human-computer interaction and…
Thai influencer’s death sparks warning against guzzling booze
Popular doctor Pakpoom Dechhasdin, aka “More Lab Panda, said that the rapid consumption of alcohol poses several risks, including acute alcohol poisoning.
Injuries from illegal firecrackers up this year in the Philippines
The Department of Health said it was alarmed that 86 per cent of those injured were due to illegal firecrackers, particularly the “boga” (an improvised cannon made of PVC) and…
China to launch national mental health support hotline
The hotline number — 12356 — is expected to be put into use around New Year's Eve or Spring Festival and be accessible nationwide starting on May 1, the National Health…
Food poisoning cases a growing concern in Vietnam
Two people were killed in the most recent case on December 19 in Hanoi, in which several others were hospitalised.
Thailand battles TB and air pollution
The country finds itself at a critical intersection of tuberculosis management and environmental challenges, with rising PM2.5 levels adding another layer of complexity to…
Thai PM Paetongtarn launches phase 4 of the THB30 healthcare anywhere scheme
Starting January 1, the entire country will be covered by medical services.