Vaccines save millions of lives every year, yet concerns about their safety continue to linger. From fears linking vaccines to autism to worries about long-term health effects, misinformation remains widespread. In...

Keeping your blood pressure within a healthy range is one of the most important steps you can take for lifelong health. Even slightly elevated readings, if left unmanaged, can silently...

The answer to why some medicines work on some people and not others can be found in our genetic makeup. Prof Ts Dr Mai Chun Wai, Acting Deputy Director for...

Recent headlines are raising important questions about the mental health of Malaysians. Depression affects an estimated 4.6% of adults in the country while the rate of mental health problems among...

Obesity is a slow-moving emergency in Malaysia – creeping steadily through the population, raising healthcare costs, reducing productivity and contributing to rising levels of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is one...

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically begins in early childhood. It affects how the brain develops and processes information. There are three types of ADHD — the...

Eating healthy is not just about what you eat but also how much. That is where the concept of “one serving” becomes especially useful. By understanding what a serving looks...

Not all salts are created equal. From everyday table salt to pink Himalayan crystals, each type offers unique characteristics and health implications. In this article, Gan Jia Yi, a final-year...