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For some patients, lifestyle modification, nutritional support and medication may still be insufficient to achieve meaningful health improvements. In such cases, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures can play a complementary role in obesity management. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Children’s and adolescents’ perceptions of situations occurring around them also play a role, especially if the incident involves something extremely heartbreaking and life-threatening. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

MALAYSIA faces a significant obesity burden, with about one in two adults being overweight, yet treatment remains fragmented and under-utilised. Doctors say this mismatch — high prevalence, limited access and high out-of-pocket costs — has created fertile ground for misuse. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

THE rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in Malaysia, including semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), has highlighted gaps between regulation and enforcement, with authorities continuing to uncover illegal online sales and social-media promotions.

The court set bail at RM10,000 for both charges, ordering the student to report to the police monthly, with the case scheduled for mention on April 8.

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Rachel Fournier, who has requested medical assistance in dying due to a brain tumor, gazes at framed family photos at a palliative care center in Boucherville, Quebec Province, Canada. Photo by Sebastien ST-Jean/AFP

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Experts said DAP has likely reached its peak support among its traditional non-Malay, especially Chinese, voters. The priority now is not to expand significantly, but to prevent losing existing support.