World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, carries the theme “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.¹ It highlights the importance of listening to people with lived experience of mental health conditions to build more inclusive and effective support systems. This is especially important for older adults, whose mental wellbeing can be overlooked when…
Hospital Picaso, BD, and the College of Radiology Malaysia come together for a commemorative moment during the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony, symbolising their shared commitment to advancing breast intervention and strengthening breast cancer care in Malaysia
LUMPUR, 30 September 2026 – Cardiologists, patients, caregivers and the Malaysian Rare Disorders Society (MRDS) came together today for Dengarlah Degupan Kami (Hear Our Heartbeat), a forum organised by the Department of Cardiology, Hospital Serdang and supported by Pfizer Malaysia. The forum aimed to raise awareness of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a rare heart condition…
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 September 2026: Finding a breast lump can be frightening. For many women, the uncertainty continues as they move between clinics, imaging centres, laboratories and hospitals. As Malaysia works towards earlier breast cancer diagnosis, there is another important part of the journey to consider: what happens after a woman enters the healthcare system….
Many Malaysians may be at risk of osteoporosis without realising it. Known as a “silent disease”, osteoporosis often develops without symptoms and is usually discovered only after a fracture occurs. A survey by Bone Health Alliance Malaysia found that 82% of 807 respondents did not know when to start assessing their bone health. This highlights…
For generations, women have been taught that intimate cleanliness means getting rid of as many germs as possible. This mindset has also influenced the hygiene products available today, with many promoting powerful cleansing and antibacterial benefits.But is eliminating bacteria really the goal? The vagina has its own natural way of maintaining a healthy environment. Unlike…
Testicular cancer is the most common solid cancer in young men. Yet, awareness of the disease remains low. Globally, about 1in 250 males will develop testicular cancer. It most commonly affects men aged 15 to 35, with 33 years old being the average age of diagnosis. According to Dr Murali Sundram Mikaail bin Abdullah, Consultant…
Many women think cervical cancer is a disease that only affects older women. However, doctors are seeing more cases among younger women, including those in their 20s and 30s. The challenge is that cervical cancer often develops silently. Early symptoms such as irregular bleeding, bleeding after intercourse, or unusual vaginal discharge can be easy to…
Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines together represent more than 300 million people. These nations are ageing rapidly, carrying a heavy burden of chronic disease. A new YouGov study of over 200,000 adults shows a troubling reality: while 70% aspire to be fit and healthy, at least one in three admits they do not look…
Malaysia should adopt a broader approach when deciding which healthcare treatments and technologies to fund, according to health policymakers and industry leaders at the Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) Forum 2026. Experts said healthcare decisions should not be based solely on treatment costs. Instead, they should also consider the wider impact of illness on patients, families and…
