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Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City consultant spine surgeon Dr Saw Lim Beng during a recent interview on ‘Understanding Scoliosis In Adult And Children: A Guide From Detection To Treatment’. - Bernama photo

Neonatal herpes, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, occurs when a newborn contracts the virus during delivery. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

A healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and nicotine from smoking, and managing one’s stress all play a key role in reducing cancer risk. Photo: Canva

Dane revealed that his battle with ALS has left him with only one functioning arm. Photo: X

A Consultant Neurosurgeon has urged the public to be more aware of these early and often overlooked symptoms, which may initially be brushed off as stress or age-related issues, noting that it is not uncommon to see patients presenting in the late stages of a brain tumour. - Bernama file photo

Often masked by common symptoms and mistaken for ageing or fatigue, brain tumours, a growth of cells in the brain or near it, can go undetected until it’s too late. Photo courtesy of Sunway Medical Centre Velocity

HED patients in Malaysia face even greater challenges due to a lack of medical specialists to manage this incurable condition. This has led to delayed diagnoses, which in turn increases life-threatening risks. - 123RF file photo

Malaysians ranking among the world’s top in daily screen time, clocking in an average of eight hours a day, four of which are spent on mobile devices, we might be unknowingly setting ourselves up for Dropped Head Syndrome (DHS). Photo: Canva

Never believe in traditional 'bomohs' or 'tok bidan' who claim they have cures for cancer. It’s disheartening that many still trust these methods and dismiss professional medical advice, advises Tun Dr Hasmah

In Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, 4.35 million people suffer from gout, with cases rising 21 per cent from 1990 to 2020. Photo: Canva