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Banning smartphone and social media access alone fails to equip children for the healthy use of technology in the future, a group of international experts has argued.
PETALING JAYA: The growing number of Malaysians seeking help for mental health issues should not be viewed negatively, say mental health experts.
PETALING JAYA: More nutritional and maternal health assistance should be given to targeted groups to prevent stunting among children, say experts.
(Reuters) -Countries, including the United States, cutting down funding for life-saving global health projects could jeopardize vaccination programs that protect children and adults from deadly diseases, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with World Sleep Day 2025 themed "Make Sleep Health A Priority", AmLife International, a leader in sleep health and wellness has successfully staged its 10th annual public education showcase attracting over 1,000 participants to learn all about sleep health, amidst rising sleep disorders in Malaysia.
PETALING JAYA: Smuggled e-waste, which is being processed cheaply in Malaysia, is a health and environmental concern, say environmental experts.
KATHMANDU: Amid uncertainties over the resumption of funding for many healthcare programmes, especially training those funded by USAID, the Ministry of Health and Population is considering holding meetings and training virtually in the upcoming fiscal year.
DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Tanzanian health expert was on Wednesday elected as the new director general of the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), an intergovernmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states.
RENOWNED public health expert Prof Dr Zhong Nanshan has received the 4th Dr Wu Lien-Teh Award for Leadership in Public Health, in recognition of his contributions to global health.
Research indicates that sleeping late creates a tendency to certain drivers of depression.
KOTA KINABALU: Experts and experienced individuals have weighed in on the recent proposal to impose an age limit for climbing Mount Kinabalu, with many suggesting that mandatory health screenings would be a more effective way to ensure safety, especially for senior climbers.
PETALING JAYA: There is no need to be too concerned over the recent rise in respiratory infections and human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases seen overseas, say health experts.
LONDON (Reuters) -In the nuclear medicine department of London's University College Hospital, patients pass through polished corridors to airy rooms decorated with green-leaf stencils, where they are scanned and treated, particularly for cancer, with cutting-edge technology that uses radioactive tracers.
PETALING JAYA: While the long-awaited Health Service Commission has not yet been established, healthcare practitioners believe it could provide the crucial solution the Health Ministry needs to tackle its ongoing manpower issues.
BANGKOK: Toy pods, a new type of e-cigarettes in the shape of cartoon characters, can pose health risks to children, said the manager of the Product Watch project on Thursday (Feb 27).
HONG KONG: Hong Kong largely escaped the 11-week winter flu season, with far fewer critical cases thanks to increased vaccination efforts, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) announced on Thursday (March 27).
WHEN it comes to health and health products, the endorsement of an expert can significantly influence consumer trust, especially if these experts are seen to endorse the products.
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes.
MOST of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a recent report found.
