Rawat Segera Rabun Kanak-kanak

Berdasarkan laporan Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO), menjelang tahun depan – dijangka 2.56 bilion penduduk dunia menghidap rabun jauh (miopia), peningkatan dua kali ganda daripada jumlah 1.8 bilion penghidap sekarang. Melalui Kajian Penyakit Mata Pediatrik Segamat, Johor (SEGPAEDS-Disember 2017) melibatkan 1,287 kanak-kanak prasekolah mendapati sebanyak 12.5 peratus daripada mereka (161 kanak-kanak) mempunyai masalah penglihatan dan daripada jumlah itu, 61 peratus daripadanya mempunyai masalah pada kedua-dua mata.

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Stay Healthy During the Haze

Clear skies are hardly visible these days. That’s how bad the haze situation has become. As of 12 th September, 2019, our beloved Kuala Lumpur is ranked 17 in the list of world’s most polluted cities as deemed by AirVisual, a Switzerland-based pollution mapping company. On some days, KL goes up to number one on the list, with readings above 150 AQI or Air Quality Index, also known here in Malaysia as Air Pollution Index or API. At that level, KL’s readings exceed those of well-known congested cities including Jakarta and Delhi.

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What Does Your Period Blood Colour Mean?

There are a variety of factors that affect the color of menstrual blood, including hormonal activity, the age of the blood, and infection. Your period may be used as a vital health sign. Anything from the length of your cycle to the textures and colors you see may indicate something important about your health.

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Risiko Hamil Kembar Berbilang

Beranak kembar menjadi idaman sesetengah pasangan yang menjalani rawatan kesuburan in vitro (IVF). Antara rayuan yang dikemukakan kepada doktor, “Oh, saya inginkan anak kembar!”, “Saya harap saya mendapat anak kembar!” ataupun “Doktor, saya ingin mengandung anak kembar!”

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Boba Danger

BUBBLE tea has been in the news lately, not only for the long queues of patient customers lining up for a cup of their favourite brew, but also because of the high sugar content found in these beverages.

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Kesan AF Awal, Cegah Strok

Degupan jantung tidak normal tanda fibrilasi atrium (AF)

Seringkali apabila berjumpa doktor terutama dalam kalangan mereka yang berusia 40 tahun ke atas soalan yang sering ditanya adakah mereka mempunyai risiko diserang penyakit jantung. Namun amat jarang yang bertanya sama ada mereka mempunyai risiko menghidap penyakit fibrilasi atrium (AF).

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