Day: March 6, 2025

iHerb Temporarily Halts Shipping to Malaysia: What It Means for Consumers

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Malaysians who rely on iHerb for their health and wellness needs may be in for an unpleasant surprise—the global online retailer has ceased shipping to Malaysia. As of March 6, 2025, customers attempting to place orders on the platform are now met with a notice stating that delivery services to Malaysia are no longer available. Malaysians who rely on iHerb for their health and wellness needs may have noticed a recent change—the global online retailer has temporarily ceased shipping to Malaysia. As of March 6, 2025, customers attempting to place…

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Why Painkillers May Not Work as Well for Women: The Science Behind the Gender Gap

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Emerging research suggests that painkillers may be less effective for women compared to men, due to biological, hormonal, and systemic differences. This disparity in pain management has significant implications for healthcare and calls for more personalized treatment approaches. Biological Differences in Pain Perception Studies indicate that men and women process pain differently at the cellular level. Research published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that men predominantly rely on microglia, immune cells in the brain, to modulate pain, while women depend more on T cells, which are part of the…

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HSISCare App: Enhancing Patient Experience at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital

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Sultan Idris Shah Hospital (HSIS) in Serdang has introduced the HSISCare mobile application, aiming to improve patient convenience and hospital efficiency. The app enables patients to manage appointments, check in remotely, and access personal health records, reducing wait times and streamlining hospital visits. A Step Forward in Digital Healthcare The HSISCare app is designed to address common challenges in hospital visits, such as long registration queues and manual appointment scheduling. With its online check-in function, patients within a 500-meter radius of the hospital can register remotely and proceed directly to…

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KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital Partners with Motherhood.com.my to Enhance Maternal Health Resources

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KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital (KPJ DSH) has joined forces with Motherhood.com.my to improve access to credible parenting and maternal health resources for Malaysian families. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between professional healthcare knowledge and everyday parenting needs by offering expert insights and practical solutions in an easily accessible format. Enhancing Maternal Health Education With a growing demand for reliable healthcare information, this partnership focuses on providing verified content, interactive video series, educational webinars, and a streamlined doctor search tool to empower parents with essential knowledge and support throughout…

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