Nobel Prize for Medicine 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNOBLE PRIZE FOR MEDICINE 2023: The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute has awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines […]
Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Digestive Health Affects Cognitive Function
Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? Did you know there’s a strong connection between your gut and cognitive function? As food travels through your digestive system, it delivers a multitude of signals rich in sensory and nutritional information to your brain. The Impact of Gut Inflammation on Cognitive Health Inflammation […]
Debunking misconceptions: Mpox and public perception in Malaysia
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy DR DURGA VETTIVEL Mpox and public perception in Malaysia MPOX, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same family that includes smallpox, cowpox, and variola viruses. Mpox was first declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in July 2022 due to its spread beyond the African continent. […]
Feed Your Mind: Unlocking the Power of the Gut-Brain Axis through Daily Diet
Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous about something? Do you know that there is a strong connection between the gut and cognitive function? Food delivers a multitude of interconnected signals, rich in sensory, nutrition, and other information to the brain as it enters the mouth and travels through the digestive […]
Takeda’s Qdenga® Dengue Vaccine Approved for Use in Malaysia
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe fight against dengue fever in Malaysia takes a significant leap forward with the introduction of Takeda’s Qdenga® (Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine [Live, Attenuated]). This innovative vaccine, recently approved by the Drug Control Authority (DCA) Malaysia, offers protection against all four dengue virus serotypes for individuals aged four years and above. It is now available in […]
Revisiting the importance of childhood immunisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe measles outbreak in Penampang, Sabah this past January is an example of suboptimal vaccine coverage in a population. This further emphasises the importance of immunisation, which saves millions of lives every year and prevents many children from disability. Locally, the Ministry of Health has ensured that every child in Malaysia has access to the […]
Screening for Risks of SCA
Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent UK study shows that the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes is still unknown. It may be due to hidden heart problems at a molecular level that can cause arrhythmias. Even though SCA during sports is rare, it can have serious consequences. This highlights the need for pre-participation health screenings, […]
Catching up with an IT hypnotherapist
Reading Time: 2 minutesIN the intricate labyrinth of our minds lie vast reserves of untapped power waiting to be discovered. Our minds are vast repositories of our past experiences – shaping our perceptions of both, present realities and future possibilities. “If left unattended, our minds may dwell on unpleasant memories, keeping us preoccupied. It will require mindful effort […]
I want science in the country to do well, says new CRMY chief
Reading Time: 2 minutesCANCER Research Malaysia (CRMY) announced the retirement of Professor Datin Paduka Dr Teo Soo Hwang, the founding Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), effective April 30, 2024. Serving as the Founding Chief Executive from January 2001 to March 2003 and again from July 2006 to February 2020, she has been a driving force […]
Guts and Glory Probiotics – transforming gut health, slowing down ageing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIN A WORLD where the desire for well-being and longevity never wanes, local scientist Dr. Muganti Rajah Kumar is lending her innovative creation—Guts and Glory Probiotics. Armed with a PhD in gut-brain health, she is on a mission to combat ageing and age-related diseases through her pioneering probiotic product. Muganti’s journey began with a deep […]