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From tradition to digestion: How dates with butter affect your gut health

Every Ramadan, new food trends emerge in Malaysia, and one that is making a comeback this year is the combination of dates with butter. This sweet-buttery pairing has been making…...

Colorectal Cancer: Addressing Key Concerns and the Future of Care

By Dr Ang Hong Shien, Medical Officer, NCSM Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, ranking as the third most diagnosed cancer and the second leading…...

Sarawak Energy And Roche Launch Co-Funding Model for Cancer Care

Sarawak Energy and Roche Pharmaceuticals Malaysia have joined forces to enhance access to cancer treatment for underserved patients. The Borneo Post reported that the two organisations officially...

Experts Push For Better Global Breast Cancer Care

Global health leaders have called for urgent action to improve access to breast cancer treatment and care in resource-limited settings, following a high-level workshop held at the World Cancer...

Malaysia Grapples with Rising Lung Cancer Cases

Lung cancer remains the deadliest form of cancer in Malaysia, claiming more lives than any other type due to late detection and a lack of awareness. Despite medical advancements, the…...

India’s Cancer Crisis: Women Hit Hardest

India is grappling with a rising cancer burden, with women facing higher incidence and mortality rates compared to men, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Regional...

Slovenia Launches Cancer Screening Project to Combat Lung, Prostate, and Cervical Cancer

Ljubljana, Slovenia – March 3, 2025 In a significant step toward advancing cancer prevention, Slovenia has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving population-based cancer screening for...

Perjalanan Pesakit Kanser Iman Aryan: Menghadapi Kanser Dengan Kekuatan Dan Sokongan

Pada suatu ketika, kami mula merasakan ada yang tidak kena apabila anak kami, Iman, sering mengadu kesakitan semasa membuang air kecil dan mengalami kesukaran untuk melakukannya. Keadaan yang semakin...

More Young Women In Southeast Asia Struck By Breast Cancer

Manila, Philppines – More adolescent and young adults in Southeast Asia have been diagnosed with breast cancer over the last decades, researchers warned.  Presented at the Philippine National Cancer...

MoH Launches Lung Health Initiative And mQuit Amid Growing Concerns Over Respiratory Diseases

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — In a significant push to tackle rising rates of lung disease and cancer, Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia…...