Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are transmitted from one person to another through intimate physical contact either vaginally, orally or through anal sex.
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MIRI (June 7): Every child is at risk of being infected with the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), although the threat is greater when it comes to those with certain medical conditions, or undergoing treatment that may impair their immune system such as chemotherapy and long-term steroids.
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“Masa tu anak saya asyik menangis,” kata Puan Aishah Aljuned, ibu kepada Amal yang berusia tiga tahun ketika anaknya dijangkiti Penyakit Tangan, Kaki dan Mulut (HFMD atau Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease).
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A positive pregnancy test would surely bring a smile to any couple. I remember when my pregnancy test strip came out positive. I was over the clouds!
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孕妇体重的增加范围需取得平衡，过多或过少都不好。其实这些重量不全都是到了胎儿身上，也不是大众所想像的单纯变胖或脂肪增加，而是身体在做准备，以便帮助孕妇和胎儿健康安全度过整个孕期、分娩和哺乳期。一般上，处于正常BMI范围的女性，整个孕期增加大约11.5至16公斤最为理想，即平均每月增加1.6公斤。
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Obesity is a disease of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. It can occur both in children and adults. Obesity is a global pandemic with serious consequences to both the life expectancy and quality of life of those involved.
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Obesity is a disease of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. It can occur both in children and adults. Obesity is a global pandemic with serious consequences to both the life expectancy and quality of life of those involved.
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“MAKAN apa untuk berbuka hari ini?” Satu soalan yang biasa kita dengar daripada kawan-kawan dan keluarga.
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随着医学知识的普遍化，大家对人体内的一些器官也开始初步的接触与了解。那大家对胆的认识有多少呢？常会面对上腹部疼痛，或者说，常提到胃痛的朋友们，就需要为健康来科普一下胆结石的知识了。
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Children experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due to their active lifestyles and developing bodies.
For this episode of AskMeDoctor! we have Dr. Paisal Hussin, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong, who is also a father of three to help us explore more about this topic.
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