13+ hour, 14+ min ago   (285+ words) A local doctor recently called out the Ministry of Health (MOH) for treating its doctors poorly by providing meagre meals while they were on-call or have to work beyond their usual working hours. In the caption, he wrote: “(Friend) A…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (154+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Independent medical examinations should set the right approach to the pattern of hospital arrests involving prominent personalities who can afford prolonged hospital stays, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Sunday. Lacson lauded the Sandiganbayan for ordering an independent medical…...

20+ hour ago   (460+ words) A 40-year-old woman has become the third person to die from measles complications in Pennsylvania — amid a 35-year high in infections in the U.S. The woman, who lived in Jefferson County, died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, county…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1002+ words) Much like an insurance policy, a lasting power of attorney may lie forgotten inside a drawer, yet its worth is enormous if the situation demands it. Although starting the conversation can feel uncomfortable, making these arrangements early remains a crucial…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (224+ words) SYDNEY: People who feel strongly attached to well-known fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage brands may have poorer overall diets, despite nutrition warnings, a new study suggests, reported Xinhua. The study found that psychological loyalty to fast-food brands was a strong predictor…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (885+ words) From exercise snacking and vibration plates to the 75 Hard Challenge, the health and fitness landscape is constantly overflowing with viral crazes, with new routines gaining momentum almost weekly. Among the latest practices earning praise from online influencers is the Japanese…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (931+ words) As current trends surrounding both protein and fibre intake continue to take off, understanding which nutrient takes precedence can be difficult. Should we concentrate on eating sufficient protein each day to hit our targets, or ought fibre to be the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (289+ words) GEORGE TOWN, Sept 13 - The Health Ministry is constantly planning and projecting healthcare service requirements to prepare for a possible increase in the number of patients at public hospitals amid rising health insurance costs. Health director-general Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (360+ words) PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry (MOH) is activating alternative healthcare arrangements for about 14,830 residents in 85 remote locations in Sarawak following the temporary suspension of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS). The suspension affects seven FDS teams, with the ministry reassessing healthcare…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (292+ words) KOTA BHARU: Four enforcement agencies will assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) in carrying out mercy flights to aid people in remote areas of Sarawak who require medical assistance. The four agencies are the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Royal…...