During illness and especially when recovering from COVID, some may experience loss of appetite and reduced food intake. When unwell, it may become difficult to eat and drink due to many reasons- breathing difficulties, fatigue,
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What is eczema? Eczema simply means inflammation of the outer layer of our skin. When harmless irritants or allergens outside our body “switch on” the overactive immune system, it produces uncontrolled eczema. It can be
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In the face of a global pandemic, the topic of vaccination has never been more relevant. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be an important innovation that can help lower the risk of serious illnesses
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Our hands reveal our age, they say. And it’s true! How many among us actually pay due attention to our hands, especially since we use them extensively each day? In most cases, it feels like
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A stroke can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, many still believe that they are only susceptible to it as they grow older. Of late, the number of stroke cases in Malaysia have been on the rise,
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What is Sarcoma and what causes it? Sarcoma is a rare cancer that affects connective tissues, which are cells that connect or support other kinds of tissues in your body. The tumours are most commonly
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Our eyes work like cameras, as they consist of three main components which are the glass mirror (cornea), film of the camera (retina) and the lens (also known as the lens in our eyes). When
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If we’ve been taking our lungs for granted all this while, the current pandemic and the fear it has generated would have surely set many of us straight, especially due to the way the lungs
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Q & A with Sia Ban Ian. CEO, Bactakleen Malaysia is one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. We are known for many things, our picture-perfect sandy beaches, dazzling cityscapes, and disappointingly our
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Plant-based diets are trending these days. The good news is that not only is it a popular diet, but science actually supports a plant-based diet. A plant-based diet is based on foods derived from mainly
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