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Bioveterinary Science in Malaysia: More Than Just Vet School If you’ve always loved animals, care about the environment, and want a meaningful career that actually makes a difference then bioveterinary science in Malaysia might just be your calling. Offered at select institutions like IMU University, this growing field mixes animal care, medical science, and public health to help humans and animals live better, together. So... What Exactly Is Bioveterinary Science? Bioveterinary science goes beyond just treating pets. It explores how animal health connects with food safety, disease prevention, and ecosystem sustainability. You’ll learn about: Anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology How to care for and handle animals safely Welfare for both pets and livestock Zoonotic diseases (the ones that jump from animals to humans) "We need to know how to care for them properly, even livestock deserve to exist with as little suffering as possible," says Prof Dr Malaika Watanabe...

  🧠 Your Gut Health Might Start With Your Teeth When was the last time you visited your dentist before something started hurting? If your answer is “can’t remember,” you’re not alone. But here's the plot twist: ignoring your teeth doesn’t just mess with your smile, it could be messing with your gut , too. This World Oral Health Day, Prof Seow Liang Lin , Dean of the School of Dentistry at IMU University , is flipping the script on how we view oral hygiene. According to her, there’s a strong (and often overlooked) link between oral and gut health and it could be impacting more than just your breath. 🔗 The Mouth Gut Connection: Explained We tend to treat the mouth and gut like they’re on totally different teams. But in reality? They’re close collaborators, especially when bacteria get involved. “Bacteria from gum disease can survive the stomach’s harsh environment and affect the balance of good gut bacteria,” said Prof Seow. This means: Oral bacteria can cause gut infl...

An aversion to dental check-ups is common, but avoiding them can lead to a lifetime of poor oral health. Building a positive and lasting relationship is the key to turning things around, says Prof Seow Liang Lin, Dean, School of Dentistry of IMU University. Everyone knows they should get their teeth checked at least once a year, but how many do? After all, if it doesn’t hurt, there’s really no need is there? Prof Seow Liang Lin Sadly, too many people feel this way, which allows small problems to escalate into bigger issues. At the end of the day, by the time most adults drag their feet to the dentists, they are in considerable pain or having functional issues, and the problem requires more extensive corrective action, which usually results in more pain and higher costs. Besides dental decay, gum disease is also prevalent among adults as well as older persons, leading to loosening of teeth and eventual tooth loss. This further reinforces the perception that visits to the dentists are u...