Hidden health risks in sugary breakfast cereals
PETALING JAYA, March 12 — Breakfast cereals have long been marketed as the best way to start your day, but such products may now be...
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Dangers of buying fake cosmetics
COSMETIC products sold openly at night markets, kiosks in shopping malls and sundry shops are a cause for concern.
Doctors offering vitamin C injection services can be struck off
KUALA NERANG: The Health Ministry will not hesitate to take stern action against doctors offering Vitamin C injection services, including disciplinary action
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NUMed provides great headstart for aspiring medical professionals
KUCHING: The Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) Foundation is providing aspiring medical doctors the Certificate in Biological and Biomedical Science, slated for easing their transition…
Dept denies contagious disease outbreak in Miri
MIRI: The state Health Department has denied there is an outbreak of a mysterious disease affecting children here as viralled in the social media. Its director Dr Jamilah Hashim said the posting i…
UTAR hospital to be operational by 2021
KAMPAR: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman’s (UTAR) new specialist training hospital is expected to be operational by the end of 2021, said Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan.
The water cut in Selangor disrupted hospital services and functions Thankfully mostly restored now.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — A private hospital in Shah Alam, Selangor allegedly told family members of patients admitted there to bring...
Mumps patients advised to isolate themselves to prevent spread of disease
SHAH ALAM, March 10 — Those who have been infected by the mumps virus are advised to temporarily isolate themselves and avoid contact...
What Malaysians Say About Going To Government Hospitals For Treatment
Yesterday, the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the newly formed National Cost of Living Action Council will focus on six key clusters, which is food, housing, education, transportation, utiliti…
Malaysia bans rockmelons from Australia amid listeria fears
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has temporarily stopped the import of all rockmelons from Australia after reports of a listeria outbreak which has caused the deaths of four people in two Australian states. Agriculture and Agro-based Minis…
Health DG: Dengue fever cases rise 52 in February
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The number of dengue fever cases for the period Feb 18 to 24 showed a rise of 52 cases compared to the previous...
"11 things you should know about INFLUENZA" http://www.doktorbudak.com/2018/03/05/11-things-you-should-know-about-influenza/ #doctorblogroll - malaysia #feedly
1. Influenza is an infection of the respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs) caused by the influenza virus or sometimes better known as the flu...
Unimas holds outreach programme at SMK Kapit 2
KAPIT: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) Medical and Health Science Faculty held an outreach programme at SMK Kapit 2 on Tuesday in connection with the university’s 25th anniversary. Vice-Chan…
Marine police seize unregistered medicine, cosmetic products in Sandakan
SANDAKAN, March 7 ― The Marine Police Force (PPM) detained a woman and seized medicinal and cosmetic products that are not registered...
Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital parking area riddled with potholes
VISITORS to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Star have urged the hospital management to patch up potholes at the open parking area near the facility.
Plans to make new Kuala Krai Hospital a referral centre
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Health Ministry plans to make the new Kuala Krai Hospital in Kelantan, which is scheduled to be completed...
Get health screenings, Malaysians above 20 years old advised
THOSE above 20 years of age are advised to undergo health screenings at least once a year to detect diseases like diabetes, which have recently been more prevalent among those…
Health Ministry unveils a new SOP for psychiatry assistant medical officers
KOTA KINABALU, March 7 — The Health Ministry has unveiled a new and revised book of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for assistant...
Ministry: Rise in TB, leprosy cases in 2017 -
The increase in the number of TB cases is the result of the health screenings that have been carried out, says Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam.
Plump but malnourished, health of urban poor children a ticking time bomb
NUR Hayati Elia, 13, didn’t have a proper breakfast and looked worn out as she walked home from school to her flat at the People's Housing Project (PPR) in Kampung…
Only medical practitioners, pharmacists allowed to dispense cough medicines
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reiterated that only licensed medical practitioners and pharmacists are...
If you become sick, can you seek treatment from a Malaysian military hospital? https://t.co/mq61QnAStF via @cilisosmy
As Malaysians, we enjoy a wide variety of health care options in Malaysia. In government hospitals and clinics, we can get all kinds of treatments for as low as RM1! With private healthcare on the other hand, Malaysia's reputatio…
He's not your typical doctor
As a forensic pathologist, Datuk Dr Mohd Shah Mahmood has to be objective, impartial and, to a certain extent, emotionally-detached from the subjects lying on cold metal slabs in the mortuary. But, as a human being, it is sometim…
Seretide inhalers in Malaysia safe for use, clarifies Health Ministry
Putrajaya: The Health Ministry has given its assurance that the Seretide Accuhaler for asthma sufferers available in Malaysia are safe for use.