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Tough spaces: How social media worsens mental health problems

WEBParadoxically, too much social media increases feelings of disconnection and isolation. Experts say the lack of non-verbal cues contribute to mental health

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Malaysia's mental health concerning, expert says

WEBBefore the pandemic, NHMS statistics in 2019 showed about 2.3 per cent of Malaysians or half a million people suffer from depressive symptoms. The majority of …

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Coronary heart disease: It can happen at any age

WEBThe latest data published by World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2020 stated that coronary heart disease deaths in Malaysia reached 36,729 or 21.86 per cent …

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Mental health is a universal human right but is the term being …

WEBThis is important to realise the theme for World Mental Health Day 2023 which is mental health is a universal human right," he said. Subash suggested that …

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Understanding the importance of gum health

WEBCollaborating with the Malaysia Society of Periodontology (MSP) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), the campaign aims to help Malaysians understand the …

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Breaking the stigma of mental health in communities

WEBTaylor’s University Impact Lab on Mental Health and Wellbeing director Professor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said that communities can play a major role in …

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'Malaysia excels in informal mental health support but lags in …

WEB“Non-governmental organisations providing mental health support should broaden their services to reach more Malaysians in need,” he said. Adnan also …

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Madani Medical Scheme alleviates healthcare burden of B40 …

WEBKUALA LUMPUR - The Madani Medical Scheme, which offers free out-patient treatment to eligible groups starting June 15, has greatly helped reduce the …

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Dr Zaliha clarifies free sanitary pad initiative

WEBKUALA LUMPUR - The free sanitary pad initiative that will be started by the Health Ministry might seem like a small step but could have a big impact on tackling the …

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Sarawak seeks autonomy to employ healthcare workers

WEBKUCHING - The Sarawak state government has proposed that they be given the autonomy to employ and place government healthcare workers across the state, …

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Affordable healthcare for all: Govt's 'Skim Perubatan Madani' …

WEBThe cost of this will be borne by the government. ‘Skim Perubatan Madani’ bridges a critical gap in our national healthcare delivery system by allowing those in the …

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Telehealth technology can advance local healthcare sector and …

WEBKUALA LUMPUR - Telehealth technology is one of the strategies to further develop the national healthcare sector while helping to advance it as the use of …

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A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment

WEBKUALA LUMPUR - Heat stroke is a risk for anyone who is exposed to an extremely hot environment, regardless of a person's level of health, said a public health …

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Zahid to rest after surgery before returning to 'office'

WEBOn Sunday, Ahmad Zahid's daughter Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid said her father was in good health after undergoing a surgical procedure on Thursday (Nov …

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Unaffordable diets drive obesity in Malaysia

WEBUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Public Health Medicine Specialist Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh highlighted that nearly one in five adults in Malaysia is …

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Budget 2024: Healthcare budget insufficient, says specialist

WEBBudget 2024: Healthcare budget insufficient, says specialist. Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said that the amount …

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Heatstroke: M'sians urged to frequently hydrate and stay indoors

WEBHeatstroke: M'sians urged to frequently hydrate and stay indoors. By NURUL ATIKAH SARJI. 28 Apr 2023 05:06pm. "When heat stroke happens, the kidneys, liver, …

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Traffic congestion leads to mental, emotional health effects

WEBSHAH ALAM - Traffic congestion in the Klang Valley which is currently getting worse, has adversely affected individuals who have to face the traffic on a daily …

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Covid-19: Ministry to announce endemic transition status next week

WEBAs of June 17, a total of 5,112,019 positive Covid-19 cases including imported ones were reported across the country involving 37,118 deaths. In regards to …

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Amendment of law on drug addicts a positive step, say mental …

WEBSHAH ALAM - The Home Ministry's announcement that it is amending the Drug Addicts (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983, for drug abuse penalties to be …

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