Health

Dermatologists reveal 19 overrated beauty products, from toners to gel manicures, and explain why simpler routines save money without compromising skin health.

The FDA has recalled 12 herbal supplements over labeling violations and undeclared allergens. For ASEAN's booming wellness market, this is a governance lesson in regulatory gaps and supply chain traceability.

A UK Biobank study using post-war sugar rationing data finds that limiting sugar in the first 1,000 days of life is linked to lower dementia risk, with implications for ASEAN preventive health policy.

Pediatricians across the region warn that iron deficiency, vaccine myths, and screen time habits are undermining child health. Here's what the evidence shows and what ASEAN families should do.

Daily avocado intake cuts LDL cholesterol by 49 nmol/L, a 4% heart disease risk reduction. New data supports avocado as a scalable preventive health tool for ASEAN economies.

The DRC's Ebola outbreak has killed over 2,500 people and is spreading exponentially. This analysis examines the governance gaps behind the crisis and the lessons for ASEAN's health security and economic resilience.

Singapore's productivity culture meets Hollywood fitness. Tom Holland's 20-minute 'Cindy' workout offers a data-driven, time-efficient protocol for Southeast Asia's busy professionals. A CrossFit coach analyzes the ROI.

The dead hang, a simple bar hold, offers a measurable proxy for functional longevity. Grip strength matters for ageing workforces across ASEAN, and 30 seconds is a practical target for most women over 40.

The FDA's Class I egg recall over salmonella risks exposes supply chain vulnerabilities, offering critical lessons for ASEAN food governance and trade resilience.

Cardiologists agree: fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines are a powerhouse for heart health. Learn how omega-3s boost HDL, lower triglycerides, and reduce inflammation.

A new University of Nottingham study shows that inulin, a prebiotic fiber, reduces knee osteoarthritis pain and improves grip strength, offering a scalable, low-cost intervention for ASEAN's aging populations.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are known for curbing appetite, but users report a surprising side effect: an intense new obsession with perfume. From clinical insights to market trends, we explore the science and business implications for Southeast Asia.

The Lindsay Clancy trial in the US highlights critical gaps in postpartum mental health care and criminal responsibility laws, offering lessons for Southeast Asia's evolving governance and healthcare systems.

Just as a well-structured portfolio balances risk and reward, the right hairstyle can balance facial features and project confidence. For the modern woman in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, choosing the right bangs is a strategic decision.

Three major US food recalls this week — cyclospora-linked lettuce, salmonella-tainted eggs, and a lentil soup spoilage risk — offer key lessons for ASEAN regulators and importers on supply chain resilience and governance.

Singapore's HSA warns against three tainted products after severe health incidents, including a 12-year-old. The case highlights cross-border e-commerce risks and the need for stronger ASEAN regulatory coordination.

Maintenance therapy is the new competitive edge for ASEAN’s top performers. Learn why proactive mental health investment is a strategic move.

Sweeping rodent droppings aerosolizes hazardous Hantavirus dust. Learn the NEA-approved, data-driven protocol for safe rodent waste cleanup in urban ASEAN environments.

Analyze food safety governance and optimal pesticide removal protocols for tomatoes in Southeast Asia, referencing SFA standards and UMass research.

Thanks to HPV vaccination and cervical screening, a future where almost nobody gets cervical cancer is now firmly in sight,