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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

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.

A 28-year-old woman in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, was hospitalised in critical condition earlier this month after undergoing a weight-loss treatment purchased online. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

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

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons people feel sharp pain at the bottom of their heel. Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: CANVA

Treatment for psoriasis varies for each patient depending on several factors, including disease severity (mild, moderate, or severe), the presence of psoriatic arthritis, and other conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or kidney problems.

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Gao claimed that her face became swollen, distorted and unrecognisable. – Agency