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Battle of the bulge is winnable http://po.st/uN2WBy via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The battle of the bulge may seem daunting, but the Health Ministry believes it is not an unwinnable fight.

Threefold increase in PJ dengue cases http://po.st/PI4lq2 via @staronline

DENGUE cases increased by a whopping 301% in Petaling Jaya compared to the same period last year.

New law needed to control e-cigarettes, vape, shisha, says social activist http://po.st/YCt4Ku via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: A new bill should be proposed to control the use of electronic cigarettes, vape and shisha, says social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Ministry enforcement team confiscates ‘ghost smoke’ candy from wholesaler in Masai | Malay Mail

JOHOR BARU, July 25 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) enforcement team seized 150 packets of “Ghost Smoke” candy from a wholesaler in Masai, near here, yesterday. Johor KPDNHEP director Mohd Hairul A…

Tackling loneliness among the elderly https://t.co/XoeQqNm3kJ via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: Loneliness and other mental health issues among the elderly need to be looked into as the country becomes an ageing nation by 2030.

Health minister: Outcome of forensic tests on 12 Kelantan Orang Asli skeletons due today | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — The forensic team examining the skeletons of 12 Orang Asli exhumed from Kampung Kuala Koh, Kelantan, will meet today to deliver a conclusion from their findings, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad s…

Health Ministry urges Malaysians to shun sickly sweet bubble tea | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — Consumers should avoid bubble tea drinks that may contain over twice the recommended daily sugar intake in a single serving, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said Malaysians must be…

Medical graduates must register with MMC before applying for housemanship: MMC president

KUALA LUMPUR: Medical graduates who wish to obtain a letter confirming registration eligibility from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) to apply for ...

Top doctors' body calls for action against specialist who sent penis pics to patient

The Malaysian Medical Association urges authorities to conduct a thorough probe.

Health Ministry urges Malaysians to shun sickly sweet bubble tea | Malay Mail

SUBANG JAYA, July 25 — Consumers should avoid bubble tea drinks that may contain over twice the recommended daily sugar intake in a single serving, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. He said Malaysians must be…

Minister puzzled over claim pigeon droppings caused students' respiratory woes

Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Health Ministry will stick to its own analysis.

Centralised database crucial to tackle mental illness, says NGO

An activist notes that a national registry for suicides stopped recording information in 2009.

NGOs urge ban on malathion, want pesticide buffer zones around schools http://po.st/IQ6YNK via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (Panap) has urged the government to ban malathion and set up pesticide-free buffer zones around schools following the poisoning of students in Port Dickson.

Health Ministry: Ban 'ghost smoke' candy even if it is not harmful http://po.st/YRdse7 via @staronline

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry did not find any forbidden ingredients in the controversial "ghost smoke" candy but product seizures were made because it violated labelling requirements.

MMC: Final year transcripts accepted for housemanship pre-employment letter http://po.st/ztO83k via @staronline

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has decided to extend the letter confirming registration eligibility to medical graduates, if they can show the last transcript of their results from their respective universities.

PAS lambasts proposal to decriminalise drug addiction, addicts

PETALING JAYA: PAS hit out at Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for pushing a controversial initiative to decriminalise drug addicts as well as drug addiction.

Breathing issues, vomiting at Pasir Gudang schools could be due to pigeon droppings, says Johor govt

Overcrowding at government hospitals

More patients seeking treatment at emergency and trauma departments mean more admissions to government hospitals and higher expenditure.

Ministry to curb sale of gadgets doubling as vape or e-cigarettes to school children

PETALING JAYA: The market is full of devices that come with a multitude of functions. For instance, a wristwatch can measure your heart rate or serve ...

How to choose the right contraceptive method

There are many ways to prevent unwanted pregnancies but it is up to the couple to select a suitable birth control measure.

Safe playgrounds curb obesity

A letter from JERRICA FATIMA ANN, Ipoh.

Health Minister: We cannot allow sale of 'ghost smoke' candy http://po.st/Qzq2PN via @staronline

PETALING JAYA (Bernama): The Health Ministry's Food Safety and Quality Division has begun its investigation into the "smoke candy" that is reported to be sold freely in Sabah towns.

Bubble tea, a sweet but deadly brew?

Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes and obesity in Asia, and its love for bubble tea is not helping.

Malaysia lacks neuropsychiatric specialists, says Health Minister | Malay Mail

PETALING JAYA, July 22 — Malaysia is desperately lacking neuropsychiatric specialists, and this is highly worrying especially with the increasing number of patients in need of assistance every year, said Health Minister Datuk Ser…