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For generations, local communities and traditional healers have relied on these natural resources to treat ailments and promote well-being. (Photo by MAYELA LOPEZ / AFP) AFP file photo for illustration purpose only.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri during the oral question-and-answer session at the First Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament Dewan Rakyat at the Parliament Building on January 27, 2026. (BERNAMA FILE PIX)

Healthy nutrition is a vital first step in improving female fertility, as the hormonal system requires sufficient nutrients to function optimally. - Photo illustrated via Canva

A colonoscopy can detect cancer at an early stage, significantly improving the outcome, and while early screening is vital, prevention begins with dietary and lifestyle choices. - Bernama file photo

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri speaks during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Dewan Rakyat in Parliament House on Nov 11, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

DIABETES is often perceived in Malaysia as merely a "sugar problem” caused by sweet foods and drinks, but for those affected, it is a serious lifelong condition that can quietly harm organs, disrupt hormones and even threaten limbs. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

A recent proposal by Kelantan police to prosecute teenage girls involved in underage consensual sex has sparked debate nationwide, drawing strong criticism from child rights advocates, women’s groups, legal experts and politicians. - 123RF photo

A 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia”, identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only

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Noraini said this year’s World Population Day celebration has been expanded to the state level with various programmes involving more than 5,000 participants throughout July and August. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily