Meningitis is a term used to describe an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or the spinal cord. Meningitis, especially bacterial meningitis, is a potentially life-threatening condition that can rapidly progress to permanent brain damage, neurologic problems, and even death.
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Muslims are required to fast during the month of Ramadhan. Fasting means to abstain “completely” from foods, drinks as well as performing acts which break “fast”. Muslim children are not required to fast for Ramadan until they reach the age of maturity (puberty).
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A healthy diet and positive outlook are keys to growing old gracefully. Engaging in healthy behaviour event later in life can prevent, delay and control diseases.
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This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 4 of 6, presenter/producer Ezra Zaid spoke to Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Dietitian Indra Balaratnam and Personal Trainer Noel Chelliah about our love affair with food. This affair has led to us be the most obese nation in South-East Asia. It has to stop.
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Is it safe to fast during your pregnancy? Dr. Ainul Zahaniah, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist of Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya shares on how pregnant women can stay healthy during the fasting month of Ramadan.
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Terperangkap dalam ruang yang tertutup dan terdedah kepada suhu atau haba persekitaran yang tinggi sangat merbahaya kepada golongan berisiko seperti kanak-kanak berusia lima tahun ke bawah serta warga emas berusia 50 tahun ke atas.
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It’s football season and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show that examines specific sports through a medical lens. Senior Lecturer from the Sports Centre of Universiti Malaya, Dr Mohd Faithal Hassan joins the conversation.
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While you are busy with back to back meetings or stressed out over a big project, keep your body and brain fuelled with these healthy eats.
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What is Alkaline Water and who benefits from drinking it? Let Dr Sivah Sandrasakre, Chief Medical Officer, Columbia Asia Hospital – Cheras with other experts weigh in on this.
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Unlike the phrase “getting down and dirty”, having sex shouldn’t be unclean in any way. Read on for tips on how to make sure your next steamy session in fully enjoyable. Dr Haslina Sarkawi, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Columbia Asia Hospital – Bintulu shares on sexual hygiene.
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