Medical Channel Asia

13/10/2026

Your body makes melatonin every night, so why can falling asleep still be a struggle? 🌙

In Part 1 of our three-part melatonin series, our friendly pharmacist and editor, Marie, explains how melatonin acts as your body’s night-time signal and helps regulate your internal clock.

Poor sleep does not automatically mean low melatonin. Stress, caffeine and underlying sleep conditions can also affect your ability to rest.

▶️ Coming up in Part 2: How light, daily routines and food influence melatonin.

12/10/2026

Ci******es are not the only thing lungs have to worry about! With haze back in town, here is what we know about air pollution and lung cancer.

Haze is back across Southeast Asia stronger than ever in 2026. What does it do to your lungs, and how strong is the link with lung cancer in never-smokers?

12/10/2026

When sleep becomes a nightly struggle, where do you start?

Dr Lee Chuen Peng, Medical Director of O2 SleepWell Laboratory and Respiratory Physician at O2 Lung Centre, walks us through the CALMS framework for chronic insomnia, explaining how your habits, body clock and mind shape your sleep, and what you can do to help break the cycle.

📹 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LzxoBpmBR74
📝 How well do you sleep? Learn more by taking the Medical Channel Asia Sleep Quiz: https://medicalchannelasia.com/sleep-quiz/

10/10/2026

Ada diabetes? Bila kali terakhir anda periksa kaki? 🦶

Prof Dr Lim Lee-Ling, Pakar Perunding Endokrinologi di Universiti Malaya, menunjukkan tiga pemeriksaan mudah yang boleh membantu anda mengesan perubahan saraf lebih awal.

Ketahui lebih lanjut tentang sakit saraf diabetes: https://www.myhealthmylife.com.my/Pain/diabetic-nerve-pain-center

09/10/2026

Singapore’s heat and humidity can be tough on eczema-prone skin. ☀️💦

If moisturisers and topical creams aren’t keeping flare-ups under control, there may be more happening beneath the skin.

Dr Kong Yan Ling, Consultant Dermatologist at Dermatology Collective , explains how targeted treatments like biologics and JAK inhibitors work on specific immune pathways that drive inflammation, itch and recurring flares.

Struggling with frequent eczema flare-ups? Speak to your doctor about the treatment options available to you.

08/10/2026

Do you know how to name your pain? 🤔

Instead of saying “Just pain lah”, finding the right words — kebas, semut-semut, rasa terbakar or like an electric shock — could help your doctor determine the right treatment.

Learn more about nerve pain: https://www.myhealthmylife.com.my/Pain/nerve-pain-center

07/10/2026

From cupcake frosting to sports drinks, food colouring is part of everyday life. So when does it become a concern? We unpack the real risks behind the Gatorade dye scare.

Food dyes sparked a Gatorade recall, but what is the real risk? Why missing labels matter, and what consumers in Asia should check.

07/10/2026

Fibre is finally getting its moment! We unpack the benefits, the bloating and how to ease into eating more.

Fibremaxxing promises better gut health, but can more fibre backfire? What to know before piling your plate high.

06/10/2026

Still scratching despite trying different eczema creams? 🧴

Eczema is more than dry skin. It’s a chronic inflammatory condition linked to the immune system and a weakened skin barrier, and today, treatment options go beyond just managing the symptoms.

Dr Kong Yan Ling, Consultant Dermatologist at Dermatology Collective , shares how newer treatments like biologics and JAK inhibitors target specific pathways behind eczema inflammation.

Know someone struggling with eczema? Share this with them. 💙

04/10/2026

Four busy lives. One everyday shoe. 👟 From classes and errands to client meetings and shopping trips, four reviewers put Skechers Arch Fit 3.0 to the test for two weeks.

Did comfort last beyond the first try-on? Read their experiences, plus a podiatrist’s advice on finding the right fit. 👇

Created in partnership with SKECHERS.

Four reviewers try Skechers Arch Fit 3.0 for two weeks, sharing their experiences of everyday comfort, with foot-health advice from a podiatrist.