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Think Pink with Hospital Picaso x Hilton PJ

Hospital Picaso is pleased to share their first-ever exclusive collaboration with Hilton Petaling Jaya – a special package that combines health and indulgence! From 24th September to 13th November...

Let’s talk about oral cancer 

By Dr. Nurul Izyan Zainuddin , Oral Cancer Research and Coordinating Centre,  Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya  Oral cancer continues to be a devastating disease, yet it does not receive the...

Noncommunicable Diseases Malaysia 2025

Held under the theme “Reducing NCD Burden: A National Priority,” the inaugural Noncommunicable Diseases Malaysia (NCDM) Conference held at Taylor’s University convened leaders and experts from...

Breaking down barriers to better lung health in Malaysia 

By Zakwan Khidzir  When was the last time you thought about your lungs? For many Malaysians, the answer might be “not recently enough”. This reality inspired the “Live, Laugh...

Malaysia’s first-ever NCD Conference puts health and economy in the spotlight

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer are no longer just a health issue in Malaysia as they are a significant national and economic threat. To address…...

The crucial role of nutrition in cancer care

By Zakwan Khidzir  The battle against cancer is intensifying in Malaysia, with alarming statistics painting a picture of a rising national health challenge. At the Oncology Nutrition Conference 2025...

Supporting smoking cessation through motivational interviewing

Prepared by Amelia Lee Smoking cessation is a complex process that extends beyond willpower. In Malaysia, a journal has reported that 79.9% of adult smokers attempted to quit in the…...

Understanding readiness to change and the spirit of motivational interviewing

Prepared by Amelia Lee Before initiating any smoking cessation intervention, it is essential to assess an individual’s readiness to change. The Transtheoretical Model (TTM), also known as the Stages...

Reducing the cancer burden in Brunei Darussalam

By Mahilahn Ramanesh Why are most cancers in Brunei caught late? — A closer look at the challenges and solutions. “Did you know 1 in 5 deaths in Brunei is…...

Screen, eat, live: Winning against colorectal cancer

By Gan Yu Han Colorectal cancer (CRC), as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is…...