Asthma Attacks: Learn These First Aid Steps
All of a sudden, you feel out of breath, your chest tightens, and it’s getting harder and harder to breathe. These are all common signs of an incoming asthma attack.
8 Types of Surgery for Cancer Treatment
Each year, more than 23,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed in Malaysia. To combat this debilitating disease, cancer treatment may require one or a combination of the following: surgery,
Computer Vision Syndrome: What You Need to Know
Ever noticed tears rolling down freely from the corner of your eyes after staring into your device for too long? How about blurred vision, or burning sensation? These, according to Dr Tan Jin Poi – Eye Surgeon Consultant, Pantai Hospital…
Take Charge Of Your Breast Health: From Awareness to Prevention
A total of 21,634 Malaysian women were diagnosed with breast cancer between 2012 and 2016 (according to Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2012-2016), making it the most common form of cancer, accounting for 34.1% of all cancers among females in…
Simple Skincare Routines for Sensitive Skin
It’s tough having sensitive skin. Even after trying various skincare products, from gentle to organic, nothing seems to agree with your skin. In this article, Dr Low Dyoi-E, a Consultant Dermatologist from
Precious Bones: Taking Care of Your Bones and Muscles During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic presented its own set of challenges, impacting social, economic, mental and physical well-being. One key health element that took a back seat during the pandemic was bone health.
Understanding Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a devastating disease that affects the lives of many people throughout the world. Approximately 2.2 million new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed yearly worldwide.
Kidney Transplants Available Again After Covid-19 Hiatus
While the number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia has been going down recently, it was not too long ago that our healthcare system was in crisis due to the overwhelming number of such patients who required hospitalisation,
Juvenile Arthritis: When Teenagers Get Arthritis
When you hear the word ‘arthritis’, young people rarely come to mind. But did you know that arthritis also happens to children? Children suffering from arthritis can be as young as six months to 16 years old.
Hypertension: A Silent but Deadly Disease – Here’s What You Need to Know
Anyone can have hypertension – even if you generally feel well or do not experience any signs of illness. When symptoms do appear, it is usually severe and life-threatening –