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Parents should be sensitive to children's mental health

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Parents should be sensitive to changes in the children’s behaviour, especially for symptoms of mental health, such as depression and stress, said Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

Dr Wan Azizah reminds volunteers in relief missions to prioritise own health

SEPANG, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today reminded volunteers in relief mission to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, to prioritise their own health when in disaster-stricken areas.

Special Smoking Space: Discussions to be held with operators of food premises

GOPENG, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry will hold discussions with operators of food premises in the near future before making any decision on the proposed provision of special smoking rooms following a ban on smoking at all food premises from Jan 1.

Sarawak hospitals need 150 pints of blood daily

KUCHING, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The hospitals in Sarawak required an average of 150 pints of blood daily to meet the patients’ needs, says its Health Department deputy director (medical) Dr Kamaruddin Lajim.

Three more food poisoning cases reported in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) – The number of food poisoning cases believed to be due to consuming popular dish 'laksa' purchased at a premises in Kupang, Baling, Kedah, has now risen to 83, including two deaths.

Metro IVF to hold public forum on fertility treatments

We always strive hard to improve our success rate using the latest technology while maintaining our patients’ satisfaction.

Vision One shows support for Pink October

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) – In conjunction with Pink October, aka Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vision One Diagnostics Sdn Bhd is backing early cancer screening through promotions at its branches.

Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks, strokes from air pollution - study

A common, safe and inexpensive drug for Type 2 diabetes, metformin, decreases the risk of heart attacks and strokes caused by air pollution by reducing inflammation in the lungs that triggers clotting, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Need to provide better mental health care in schools - Lee Lam Thye

PETALING JAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Schools in the country need more counsellors with psychological skills along with good mental health development programmes to help the increasing numbers of youngsters experiencing stress-related symptoms such as anxiety and depression.

Health Ministry to continue promoting mental health

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry will continue to promote awareness of mental health with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local community leaders.