Being a nurse, they say, is not for everyone. When you’re working in a labour ward, the wellbeing of mothers and their newborns are in your hands and that’s quite a responsibility to take on.
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Healthy Skin : DEFINED
Optimum skin health is achievable, according to the experts. Dr. Priya Gill, Consultant Dermatologist Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya gave her thought on identifying healthy skin.
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In last month’s 29th SEA Games, we were all amazed by sportsmen and sportswomen at their prime, performing feats that many of us wouldn’t even imagine.
Continue readingThe Spread of TB
Tuberculosis (TB) is extremely contagious and outbreaks can occur in crowded environments. With a recent outbreak reported in the country, find out what tuberculosis does to the body and how you can prevent is from taking more lives.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is extremely contagious and outbreaks can occur in crowded environments. With a recent outbreak reported in the country, find out what tuberculosis does to the body and how you can prevent is from taking more lives.
Continue readingIs Tap Water Ruining My Skin?
“Is Tap Water Ruining My Skin?” Do you wonder about this each time you rinse your face? Read on to find out the answers.
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Sudah menjadi tabiat kita melayari laman media sosial menerusi telefon pintar sejurus bangun pagi untuk memeriksa notifikasi atau berita terkini. Tabiat yang sama juga dilakukan sebelum tidur. Situasi demikian menggambarkan gaya hidup di Malaysia kini dan ia juga adalah fenomena dunia yang kian meningkat.
Continue readingOnce And For All, Here’s What You Need To Know About Vitamin C
A few weeks ago, we read an interesting article on kidney stones and vitamin C by a colleague from Men’s Health USA, and decided to share it online. To our surprise, the topic generated a rather heated debate, especially on the “correct” dosage of vitamin C. To get a clearer picture, we spoke to three experts, covering the spectrum of purpose, dosage and effect of vitamin C.
Continue readingLimb Deformity/ Length Discrepancy
Limb deformity is an abnormality in the shape of the limb. Deformities can happen in upper limbs or lower limbs. Arms or legs can appear bent, rotated or shortened. Joints, commonly knees and ankles, can also be deformed or bent. Among the common deformities are bowlegs, knock knees, limb length discrepancies and other conditions. One may be born with deformities (congenital) or acquire it as a result of an injury, accident, tumour or infection.
Continue readingLightweight Runners and Teenage Weak Bones
Dr. Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show to talk about bones. In this episode, we pore over three recent studies that found weaker bones in idle teenagers and that lighter runners were at higher risk for stress fractures.
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