Category: Health EN

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...

The tobacco industry has survived despite more than seven decades of tobacco control efforts because of its aggressive marketing and product innovation. Central to the industry's business model is a statement contained in a 1963 Brown & Williamson internal document: "Nicotine is addictive. We are, then, in the business of selling nicotine, an addictive drug." Nevertheless, during the 1994...

A coalition of campaigning groups represented by the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS), the Asian Ban Asbestos Network (ABAN), the Asian Citizens’ Center for Environmental Health(Eco-Health), the Indonesian Ban Asbestos Network (INA-BAN), the Local Initiative for OSH Network – Indonesia (LION), the Consumers’ Association of Penang, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, and Ban Asbestos...

Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to stay fit, but taking a few steps in reverse could unlock even greater benefits. This seemingly unconventional movement, known as retro walking, is gaining attention for improving balance, strengthening underused muscles, and even sharpening cognitive function. The practice isn’t new – records suggest that backward walking has been...

New research shows that children who miss out on outdoor play are at a 90% higher risk of experiencing reading delays by age 7. Experts say that simply keeping kids indoors for safety or convenience can unintentionally hinder early brain development, particularly the skills needed to focus and process language. Outdoor play offers a rich environment for learning. Moving, exploring, and...

William Osler, often referred to as the Father of Modern Medicine, once said that the primary duty of physicians is to educate patients not to take medicine unless necessary. Osler believed in the importance of educating patients on prevention rather than simply treating symptoms. His famous quote, "One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine", serves...

The Government must urgently reinstate nicotine under the Poisons Act 1952 following a High Court ruling which struck down the 2023 decision to remove liquid and gel nicotine from the Poisons List, says CAP. "The High Court decision is a victory for public health," says CAP anti-smoking activist N.V. Subbarow. "The delisting of nicotine was very shameless and it goes against the health of young...