Day: June 3, 2026

You thought PFAS, the “forever chemicals,” were bad. You thought microplastics were bad. Did you know we also have PFAS microplastics – a particularly persistent and toxic form of microplastics? Yet, industry wants to continue producing and using PFAS plastics regardless of the costs to our health and the environment. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and microplastics are already...

True wellness extends beyond medicine in bottles. Exercise, sleep, laughter, sunlight, and meditation all play vital roles in supporting the body’s natural healing systems and mental resilience. Moving our bodies, giving ourselves space to rest and reset, breathing in the calm of nature, and sharing a genuine laugh all heal in ways no prescription can. Nourishing ourselves with wholesome food,...

Despite various health awareness campaigns conducted every year, the use of nicotine or tobacco products such as vapes, electronic cigarettes and conventional cigarettes among children and teenagers continues to raise concerns. Devices regarded as alternatives to cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular to young people through various appealing flavours and modern designs, raising concerns...

GEORGE TOWN: An intense “high”, glassy eyes and a loss of awareness of surroundings may follow with just a few puffs of drug-laced vape pods, which can now be found at entertainment outlets and even in some schools. Authorities are raising concerns over fentanyl being detec¬ted in vape products, commonly referred to as “zombie drugs” or “piao piao” (meaning floating or drifting in...