Author: Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng
Gerald Ng is the current chief editor for Medical Channel Asia. Writing has always been his first love and he has more than a decade of journalism experience after falling in love with reading the newspapers daily growing up in Singapore. His works and interviews have appeared in various media publications including Yahoo!, Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia.
Why does Asia have the highest cases of Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause acute and chronic diseases. While it is a global health issue, it is a particularly serious concern in Asia, where the prevalence is the highest in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 292 million people worldwide are living with hepatitis B, and over two-thirds of them reside in the Asia-Pacific region.
A recent study sheds light on the need for mental health professionals to address these factors and provide tailored support for men in Thailand.
Maternal depression has been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Singapore is taking steps to address this issue.
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The most brilliant minds in Asia have been inventing some of the world’s best medical wearables.
Surviving an earthquake can be a traumatic and life-changing event, and the aftermath can have a profound impact on a person’s physical and mental health. The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria continues to rise.
Balding, once primarily a problem for Caucasian men, is now affecting Asian men as well.
Singaporean cuisine is known for its unique blend of flavours and diverse culinary influences. However, many dishes are high in cholesterol and unhealthy fats, which increases the risk of heart disease and other health problems. How do we make Singaporean food healthier?
NCDs, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and are now the leading causes of death in South Korea.
This week will look at VR tech in nurse training in Singapore, free condoms in Thailand, organ trafficking in Vietnam and other health news
