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Healthcare professional transferring a blood sample into a vial for colorectal cancer screening in Malaysia

People Who Undergo Colorectal Cancer Screening Have Up to a 43% Lower Risk of Dying from…

Editorial Team Oct 1, 2026
Person holding a smartphone displaying an AI health app, illustrating possible bias in real-world medical decision-making scenarios.

New Study Finds AI Health Bias in Realistic Scenarios

Editorial Team Sep 3, 2026
a young woman laying on the bed and feeling sad next to a bowl

Eating Disorders May Be Going Undiagnosed in Disadvantaged Young People

Editorial Team Aug 20, 2026
Children take part in The Nurts Tales storytelling, healthy diet, first aid and body check-up activities with Subang Jaya Medical Centre.

The Nurts and Subang Jaya Medical Centre Partner to Help Families Begin Important Health Conversations Through…

Editorial Team Aug 11, 2026
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Why Following Health Influencer’s Medication Advice Could Be Risking Your Health

Editorial Team May 15, 2026
Health literacy challenges among Malaysians and their impact on public health awareness

Low Functional Literacy Among Malaysian May Be the Next Public-Health Crisis

Editorial Team May 5, 2026
Woman holding an iPhone while viewing mental health advice on social media, highlighting concerns about harmful viral content

Most Viral Mental Health Advice on Social Media is Wrong and Harmful, New Study Warns

Editorial Team Apr 10, 2026
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PP Health Malaysia (PPHM) Launches CHIME to Address Health Misinformation and Strengthen Preventive Care

Editorial Team Feb 25, 2026
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How to Protect Yourself from Health Misinformation and Disinformation

Editorial Team Sep 22, 2025
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Understanding Health information and News Can Improve Physical and Mental Wellbeing, Study Shows

Editorial Team Jun 26, 2025
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