Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)

The annual health-care cost of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer in Malaysia exceeds RM 9.65 billion (US $2.16 billion)

Posted on February 27, 2023 by admin

A new report from the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia and the World Health Organization (WHO), Direct Health-care Cost of Noncommunicable Diseases in Malaysia, reveals that Continue Reading

Health leaders from Asian and Pacific nations gather in Manila to address key health issues

Posted on November 1, 2022 by admin

MANILA, Philippines l 24 October 2022 – Health ministers and senior officials from 37 countries and areas across Asia and the Pacific are meeting this Continue Reading

[Korean Version] 덜 단 The Kurang Manis (Sugar,Less) Podcast by AsiaFitnessToday.com

Posted on January 13, 2022February 17, 2022 by admin

Hello 2022! We welcome the new year with a special Korean podcast version of highlights from Season 1 of The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast, Continue Reading

Healthy China 2030

Posted on April 23, 2021August 13, 2021 by admin

The 2021 China Obesity Prevention and Control Conference (10-12 April, 2021) held in Xi’an, Shaanxi China launched the China Obesity Prevention and Control Initiative jointly Continue Reading

AFT Interviews: Dr. James Muecke AM Australian of the Year 2020 wants to put diabetes in remission

Posted on March 30, 2021August 13, 2021 by Jasmine Low

Listen to the full interview on The Kurang Manis Podcast, Season 1, Episode 7 Type 2 Diabetes could be put into remission, says opthalmologist Dr. Continue Reading

Wake-up call! Diabetes affects 12% adults in Guam

Posted on March 25, 2021August 13, 2021 by admin

AFTNN — Reporter Sabrina Salas Matanane of Health Check, a program by KUAM News Extra in Guam presents the Guam Diabetes Control Coalition (GDCC) webinar Continue Reading

The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast

Posted on February 1, 2021May 21, 2022 by admin

AFT Podcasts present The Kurang Manis (Sugar, Less) Podcast featuring interviews with sports, fitness & wellness personalities from Asia and the Pacific. A documentary, “Redifussion-inspired”, Continue Reading

Is there a bigger pandemic looming?

Posted on January 4, 2021August 13, 2021 by admin

The Novel Coronavirus nCoV or COVID-19 has been one of the most widespread diseases so far. With a death rate of 1.52 million people, many Continue Reading

Blinded by Sugar

Posted on December 31, 2020August 13, 2021 by Jasmine Low

“Blinded By Sugar” tells the story of Neil Hansell, a man who woke one morning blind in both eyes due to neglect of his diabetes. Continue Reading

#BeActive trends

Posted on December 3, 2020August 13, 2021 by admin

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and several cancers. It also helps Continue Reading