Health & Fitness

India, Sept. 23 — India’s first robotic kidney transplant surgery at a government facility involving a 39-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukabad has been performed at New Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. The man was on dialysis and awaiting the transplant for years. His 34-year-old wife donated the kidney. Both the recipient and donor were recovering well […]

SINGAPORE — ProHealth Medical Group has apologised for administering an undiluted Covid-19 vaccine each to two adults, saying that a locum or relief doctor had given them the shots. In a media statement, the group said: “We confirm that on Sept 15, at the Prohealth Medical Group at Hougang clinic, a relief locum doctor had […]

Weight gain is really an enemy at the gates for many of us as we get older. Whether or not you’re an older person getting up on the wrong side of the bed can make your whole day go upside down. In fact setting the wrong tone for the day also makes you gain weight. […]

Is there really such a thing as exercising your brain? Doesn’t it sometimes get on your nerves how people can be so positive when you feel like the world is literally caving in on you? Well if it’s any consolation you can feel positive too and this isn’t just pop psychology and a case of […]

Manila, Sept. 7 — More than 879,000 Filipinos died in 2021, the year which the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) described as the deadliest in Philippine history. Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez III, PopCom executive director, said a total of 879,429 deaths were reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last year and this translated […]

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 5 — Malaysians are now urging for the removal of the mask mandate, saying locals are now more adapted to the COVID-19 situation. The health system is better prepared to manage Covid-19. The public can easily screen themselves and there is a high awareness of seeking care when symptomatic. Malaysians are also […]

Delhi — Parents and children may feel awkward when discussing sensitive topics like mensuration, but it is crucial to provide them with accurate information. Your children will be able to make better health decisions if you help them understand their bodies. When a girl gets her first period, many of them are not familiar with […]

Delhi — Congenital leukemia is a rare cancer that is present at birth and signs and symptoms appear within a month of an infant’s life. Congenital leukemia occurs in the womb even before a baby is born and can be treated with chemotherapy. Some of the symptoms that would be seen in newborns with leukemia […]

PETALING JAYA — The Accidental Malay, the debut novel of Karina Robles Bahrin, explores race, religion, and womanhood in a satirical tale. Aspiring to be the CEO of a company isn’t easy on any person. Especially when one is a woman who finds out she is actually of Malay parentage after growing up thinking she […]

Delhi — many responsibilities come with owning pets. A well-trained dog strengthens the link between pet and owner, which helps both humans and canines. One of the most crucial things pet owners can do is to teach their dogs appropriate behaviour. Although dog training is lifelong, some abilities are more crucial than others. By mastering […]

Manila, Aug. 31 — The number of new Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila is now in a slow decline, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “Patuloy din na bumababa ang kaso ng new cases sa NCR [National Capital Region] although hindi ganoon kabilis (The number of new cases in the NCR continues to decrease, although […]

Manila, Aug — We have not fully recovered from Covid-19 and yet here comes another threat to society. If you are one of the lucky people who have not been affected by the flu, don’t be too early to count yourself out. Be vigilant for there’s an emerging health crisis in the form of another […]