Medical Channel Asia

21/09/2026

What could a new RM800 million hospital mean for families in Johor?

Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri aims to bring more specialist care closer to home, with plans for over 400 beds and services spanning cancer, heart health, neuroscience and more.

Here are highlights from the groundbreaking ceremony, as the project takes its first steps towards targeted completion in 2030.

Read more 🔗 https://medicalchannelasia.com/press-release/sunway-healthcare-breaks-ground-on-rm800-million-new-tertiary-hospital-in-iskandar-puteri/

Sunway Healthcare Group

21/09/2026

Your next break could start with a notebook, a plant or something in the oven.

Can creative hobbies ease stress better than scrolling? See why making something with your hands may help you slow down and feel more present.

20/09/2026

Do GLP-1 drugs raise colorectal cancer risk? The honest answer: it's complicated. Breaking down what the studies actually found 👇

GLP-1 drugs and colorectal cancer risk: why studies disagree, what the polyp findings mean, and which questions patients should ask.

17/09/2026

Parents lived to 100? Scientists found that having a centenarian parent may lower your risk of heart disease.

Having centenarian parents linked to lower cardiovascular risk and healthy ageing in a landmark study. Learn how family history shapes healthspan.

14/09/2026

NextGen Creators Masterclass 3.0 made its stop in Johor Bahru! 🚀

Here’s a look back at our session on 11 September at Opero Hotel Southkey, where doctors came together to explore content strategy and get hands-on with filming.

A big thank you to our supporting partner for making this session possible, and to Alvin Teo (马来阿嬷 & Siginna张小子 Alvin Teo Khai Ming) for sharing insights on personal brand building - helping doctors turn their expertise into a reason to be remembered.

To all our participants, thank you for being so game to step in front of the camera and try something new. We loved seeing your ideas come to life! 🎬

Interested in bringing a hands-on creator workshop to your healthcare community? Get in touch with Medical Channel Asia.

14/09/2026

Runner’s diarrhoea happens...but imagine being next in line for Joanna Wietrzyk’s rowing machine 🤢

Joanna Wietrzyk’s HYROX Beijing 2026 bowel accident puts runner’s diarrhoea in focus. What triggers it, and when should athletes stop?

14/09/2026

How do doctors repair a leaking heart valve without opening the chest?

Niels Melman, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Radiology & Cardiology & Hybrid – Image Guided Therapy Systems at Philips, explains how minimally invasive edge-to-edge repair works, offering an alternative to conventional open-heart surgery for suitable patients with mitral valve regurgitation.

13/09/2026

You count your steps. But when did you last challenge your muscles? Strength training deserves a place in your routine, especially as you get older.

Strength training for healthy ageing goes beyond the gym. Could your daily routine be missing a key to staying independent?

10/09/2026

Is biologic treatment the right choice for managing severe psoriasis? 🧴✨

Dr Joseph Toh, Consultant Dermatologist at Parkway MediCentre Dermatology Clinic, Singapore, explains that for mild psoriasis, topical creams or controlled UV phototherapy often help lower skin inflammation. However, for those living with more severe flare-ups, biologics offer a targeted approach by blocking specific inflammatory pathways from within the body to help clear skin and improve quality of life.

Watch the full video about skin health and managing psoriasis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CjUYBEbCks

08/09/2026

“Just tired” has become part of working life. But should it be? Almost all workers surveyed in Singapore said poor sleep affected their productivity, while half accepted daytime sleepiness as normal. Have we become too used to running on empty?

Still tired after sleep? A Singapore survey flags sleep apnoea risk and the warning signs office workers may be brushing aside.