Today, the importance of women in our society is beyond imagination. Women with their ambitions, intelligence and strength have surely contributed to the development of a modern society.
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Autism – What You Need To Know
Dr Sharifah Aida Alhabshi is a pediatrician at Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya with a special interest in child-learning difficulties and child psychology. In conjunction with World Autism Day, we speak to her about the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Continue readingWhat You Should Know About Female DNA
What makes us a woman? The simple answer would be — our ‘female’ DNA. Unfortunately, like many other things in life, nothing is simple. Least of all what we make of our DNA.
Continue readingStop the Eating Frenzy
When there isn’t much to do at home during the Restricted Movement Order (RMO), opening the fridge door every few minutes has become a habit! Apparently, eating is an easy option whenever boredom sets in. Instant noodles and canned food are the first to clear on supermarket shelves which implies that when confined, people think this is all there is.
Continue readingTips for Staying Healthy During the Lockdown Period
Our immune system is complex and involves numerous defense mechanisms. Proper hygiene practice and following the advice issued by the government are the main steps in avoiding infection. A balanced diet and adequate fluid/water intake may help you protect yourself during this lockdown.
Continue readingLet’s Fight Dengue!
While we take pride in our efforts in controlling COVID-19 pandemic in our country, dengue cases have been increasing at a worrying pace. According to data from Ministry of Health, since January 2019 until 6th June 2020, a total of 48,584 dengue cases have been reported. An increase of 8% of dengue cases recorded every week is of grave concern with 84 deaths and counting. Majority cases which were fatal were due to patients’ delay in seeking treatment. According to Malaysia’s Health Director-General, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the surge of dengue cases in 2020 is from June till September.
Continue readingEksema Tiada Ubat Penyembuh Tapi Ada Cara Untuk Merawatnya
Ekzema adalah simptom keradangan dan kegatalan kulit. Ekzema yang paling biasa dihidapi oleh anak kecil atau orang dewasa dikategorikan dermatitis atopik (atopic dermatitis), atau ekzema atopik (atopic eczema). Dr Kartini Farah Rahim, Pakar Perunding Dermatologi, Avisena Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital menjelaskan secara terperinci tentang simptom dan cara rawatan yang betul bagi penyakit ekzema.
Continue readingAndropause
Andropause is a condition caused by a decrease in the male hormone known as testosterone.
Continue readingNormalising the Need for Eye Surgery
Taking care of our eyesight is no easy feat as not everyone is blessed with 20/20 vision. However, as technology gets more advanced, many procedures can now be done to improve our eyesight. One of the many procedures available is vitreoretinal surgery.
Continue readingMasalah Ekzema Si Manja
Masalah ekzema bukanlah sesuatu yang baharu dalam masyarakat kita. Sering kali kita melihat perkongsian ibu bapa tentang anak mereka yang mengalami ekzema. Ekzema merupakan sejenis penyakit kulit yang menyebabkan kegatalan dan kemerahan pada kulit la tidak berjangkit dan boleh dikawal dengan rawatan dan pengambilan ubat tertentu.
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