WORDS LIM TECK CHOON An overview of shingles. Click on the image to view a larger, clearer version. 5 ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT SHINGLES Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful skin rash that takes on a pattern known to Malaysians as “snake”. Chinese superstition held that should the […] The post Unmasking the Shingles Threat: Pain, Prevention, and the Power of Vaccines appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS DR HARDIP SINGH GENDEH FEATURED EXPERT DR HARDIP SINGH GENDEH Lecturer and Specialist Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) hosted a pivotal forum titled Fee Schedule: Reforming Doctors’ Remunerations for a Sustainable Healthcare as part of the […] The post Reforming Doctors’ Fees Plays Key Role on the Path to Sustainable Healthcare appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS DATUK DR RAJEN MANIKA FEATURED EXPERT DATUK DR RAJEN MANIKA President and Council Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association (MADSA) As we await the upcoming Budget 2025, set to be tabled in Parliament this October, we are presented with a critical opportunity to reassess the current tax policies, particularly on dietary and health supplement products. THE […] The post Supplements, Rebates, and Savings: Reforming Policies for Wellness in Budget 2025 appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS LIM TECK CHOON FEATURED EXPERT DR HIEW FU LIONG Consultant Neurologist Sunway Medical Centre Migraine is often mistaken for a simple headache or even misunderstood as a mental illness. However, it is a chronic neurological disease that has no known cure. It significantly affects a large portion of the Malaysian population. Research shows that […] The post Understanding and Navigating Migraine with a Consultant Neurologist appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS LIM TECK CHOON The Digital Health and Medical Advancement Impact Lab of Taylor’s University recently introduced PapLite Pro™. WHAT IS IT? It is an innovation that aims to enhance cervical screening by making it less invasive and more efficient. It addresses barriers such as the fear of discomfort and improves the visualization of the […] The post PapLite Pro™ Revolutionizes Cervical Cancer Screening with Comfort and Precision appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS LIM TECK CHOON On 8 August 2024, the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting (AHMM) witnessed the launch of a pioneering initiative set to transform the region’s approach to airborne infections and pandemic readiness. This milestone took place in Vientiane, Laos. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The Airborne Infection Defense Platform (AIDP) was officially launched. The platform focuses […] The post ASEAN Unveils Groundbreaking Platform to Combat Airborne Infections and Boost Pandemic Preparedness appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS UMI ATIKAH MOHD HASHIM & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR ZAHARA ABDUL MANAF FEATURED EXPERTS UMI ATIKAH BT MOHD HASHIM BSc Nutrition and Community Health UPM Student of Master Clinical Nutrition Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR ZAHARA ABDUL MANAF Senior Lecturer Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness (H-CARE) Faculty of Health Sciences Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia […] The post Weighing the Facts of Malaysia’s Battle Against Obesogenic Environments appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS DR HARDIP SINGH GENDEH FEATURED EXPERT DR HARDIP SINGH GENDEH Lecturer and Specialist Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia The Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) successfully held the 1st Congress of Medicine and Health (CoMedH) 2024 on June 22nd and […] The post UKM Faculty of Medicine Hosts Inaugural Congress of Medicine and Health 2024 appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS MARAM T.M. BESAISO & DR SHANTHI KRISHNASAMY FEATURED EXPERTS MARAM T.M. BESAISO Master’s Student in Clinical Nutrition Faculty of Health Sciences Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia DR SHANTHI KRISHNASAMY Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the Master of Clinical Nutrition Dietetics Programme Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Probiotics are living organisms that confer health advantages when ingested or used […] The post Probiotics: Gut-Friendly Allies or Overhyped Foes? appeared first on HealthToday ..read more

WORDS LIM TECK CHOON FEATURED EXPERT LIM EN NI Chief Pharmacist and Director of Engagement Alpro Pharmacy On 30 July 2024, the Ministry of Health announced a ban on the selling of Pei Pa Koa-flavoured ice cream in an ice cream chain store. The official reason cited for this ban was that mixing Pei Pa […] The post Why Did the Ministry of Health Ban Pei Pa Koa-Flavoured Ice Cream? A Pharmacist Explains appeared first on HealthToday ..read more