Category: Health EN

The air throughout our homes is infused with microplastics. But there are things you can do to breathe less of them. Clouds of invisibly small microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in hundreds of thousands to millions of them each year. A few small changes can help us reduce our exposure. If you look at the labels of the clothes you threw on today, chances...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Malaysian government to promulgate comprehensive regulatory measures to ensure public protection from harmful plastic additives such as phthalates and bisphenols. Phthalates and bisphenols are compounds widely used as raw materials in the production of plastics, making them pervasive in daily life. Chronic exposure to these chemicals can...

Too often, people blame age for health problems, forgetting that lifestyle choices play a far greater role in overall well-being. It’s easy to accept that ageing naturally leads to health issues, but the reality is that poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress often accelerate these problems. By embracing lifestyle changes like better nutrition, regular exercise, and mindfulness practices, you...

Parents and campaign groups seeking tighter restrictions on social media have welcomed a Los Angeles jury handing down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and YouTube over her childhood addiction to social media. Jurors found that Meta, which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and Google, owner of YouTube, intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the...

Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans to present a draft law by the end of June. Austria's government has announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, joining a growing number of countries introducing restrictions for young users. "Today is a good day for children in our country,"...

In conjunction with Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2026, we, the undersigned organizations issue an urgent warning to all Malaysians: our national public health is once again in the crosshairs of the foreign asbestos industry lobby. In 2014, Malaysia was on the brink of enacting a lifesaving ban on asbestos, only for the initiative to be indefinitely derailed by intense corporate pushback. Today,...

Most people think getting healthy requires an expensive gym membership. But the truth is much simpler. Just walking 30-45 minutes a day can transform your health. It can: Strengthen your heart Reduce stress and anxiety Support long-term longevity Some of the healthiest populations in the world don’t spend hours in gyms — they simply walk every day as part of life. Your body was designed to...

A Chinese woman developed kidney disease after changing the colour of her hair every month just to follow the style of her favourite star. The 20-year-old developed symptoms such as red spots on her legs, joint pain and stomach ache. She was diagnosed with inflammation of the kidneys. Her doctor, Tao Chenyang, at the Zhengzhou People’s Hospital, said the woman went to the hair salon to have...

1. LOW ENERGY – Chia Seeds Chia seeds are rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and minerals like magnesium. They provide slow-release energy, help stabilise blood sugar levels, and prevent energy crashes. Soaking chia seeds improves digestion and nutrient absorption, making them ideal for daily energy support. 2. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – Garlic Garlic contains allicin, a powerful...

On 25 February 2026, a group of 27 students (15 females & 12 males) and 6 teachers, including the headmaster from SK Jelutong school, visited the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). The visit was organised as an educational visit to create awareness among students from Young Doctors Club about obesity and diabetes, as well as to help them understand the causes, health impacts, and ways...