PRU 15 can be an uplifting but also heart-breaking experience, especially if you catch the flu. Did you know you could end up with a heart attack or stroke when you get the flu? Most of us associate influenza,…
Growing Up with Spina Bifida – A Living Experience In conjunction with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, Spina Bifida Association of Malaysia (SIBIAM) presents a series of articles modified from our website (http://www.sibiam.my) and the Beyond the Cord quarterly…
In conjunction with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, Spina Bifida Association of Malaysia (SIBIAM) presents a series of articles modified from our website (http://www.sibiam.my) and the Beyond the Cord quarterly newsletter – an initiative by the District Action Group…
Besides being a window to the soul, our eyes are also regarded as the window to our heart. These two vital organs, though may not seem to be linked, share many similar features particularly in the aspects of their blood…
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term which includes all types of diseases affecting the heart or blood vessels. It mainly consists of coronary heart disease (which may present acutely as a heart attack, stroke or heart failure). According to a…
Trend Pengambilan Suplemen Masyarakat Malaysia Pengambilan suplemen dalam kalangan masyarakat Malaysia agak tinggi. Antara suplemen yang lazim diambil penduduk Malaysia adalah vitamin C, multivitamin, multimineral dan madu ratu lebah. Menurut tinjauan Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey pada tahun 2014, 1 daripada…
Patients with artificial joints: do they need antibiotic cover for dental treatment? This subject has been a topic for debate by both orthopaedic and dental professionals. Orthopaedic surgeons believe that it is recommended to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics while dental fraternity…
Marhaban ya Ramadan! Bulan Ramadan merupakan bulan yang dinanti-nantikan oleh umat Islam saban tahun. Ini adalah kerana di dalam bulan Ramadan, umat Islam berpeluang menunaikan ibadah puasa selama sebulan. Puasa memberi banyak kelebihan dari sudut kesihatan, selain mendidik nilai-nilai murni…
Bulan Ramadhan penuh rahmat kini tiba lagi. Di dalam bulan ini, pelbagai ibadah akan dilakukan oleh umat Islam, termasuklah ibadah puasa. Ianya telah menjadi kewajipan bagi semua penganutnya untuk berpuasa dari terbit fajar sehingga terbenam matahari. Namun, pasti ada keraguan…
Kawalan glukosa/gula semasa hamil adalah sangat penting untuk kesihatan ibu dan bayi dalam kandungan. Ianya sangat penting untuk setiap trimester kehamilan bagi ibu mengandung yang mempunyai penyakit kencing manis. Ianya dapat dicapai dengan pemilihan makanan yang sesuai dan pengawalan berat ibu…