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When Stress Isn’t Just Normal: A Deep Dive Into Why Therapy Might Be Your Next Move
The Ledger Asia | Lifestyle & Wellness Desk There comes a point in life when the usual stresses, the deadlines, the family obligations, the endless messages, stop feeling…
Dubious Health Supplements Thrive on Social Media Despite Repeated Warnings
Kuala Lumpur, 12 November 2025 – A surge in illicit health-supplement sales on platforms such as TikTok and social-media groups has sparked concern among public-health officials in Malaysia.…
How to Talk to Children and Teens Exposed to Sexual Content Online
Wellness & Culture The Ledger Asia, 9 November 2025 – The digital age has radically changed what childhood looks like. For many parents in Southeast Asia, what used…
Taiping Named Malaysia’s First Angels Region, Advancing Stroke Care Excellence
TAIPING, 3 November 2025 – Taiping has officially been recognised as Malaysia’s first Angels Region, marking a major milestone in the nation’s continuing efforts to improve stroke care…
Malaysia’s Health Ministry Reports 8,385 Medical Specialists, Contract Staff Remain Minimal
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 November 2025 — The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) disclosed in a parliamentary written reply that, as of 31 August 2025, there were 8,385 medical…
Testicular Microcalcifications: Understanding the Risk and Reality Behind Men’s Silent Concern
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 November 2025 — When a man undergoes a scrotal ultrasound and the radiologist’s report mentions “testicular microcalcifications,” it can sound worrying, even alarming. For many,…
Sunway Launches RM430 Million Medical Centre in Ipoh to Elevate Northern Malaysia’s Health-Tourism Appeal
IPOH, 30 October 2025 — Sunway Healthcare Group has officially launched its RM430 million Sunway Medical Centre Ipoh (SMCI), introducing Perak’s first PET-CT scan and an advanced surgical…
Abbott and BIG CARiNG Group Join Forces to Raise Influenza Awareness Nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 28 October 2025 — Abbott, a global healthcare leader, has announced a three-year collaboration with BIG CARiNG Group (BCG), one of Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy…
Every Second Counts: The Critical 72 Hours After a Stroke
WORLD STROKE DAY EVERY second counts when it comes to a stroke. For every minute that passes after the onset, approximately 1.9 million neurons are lost. Globally, stroke…