Queries On Colic

Colic is a common albeit exasperating condition characterised as excessive crying or fussing in babies who are otherwise healthy and thriving. It affects both baby boys as well as baby girls equally. The most telling sign of colic is the crying and it’s most likely to begin in the late afternoon or early evening although they can occur at any time of the day or night. Dr. Phang Yuk Jean, Consultant Pediatrician at Columbia Asia Hospital – Klang shares on her answers on the queries.

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What It Takes To Be A Midwife

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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The 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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Rhinitis In Children

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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Tekanan Digital Mata

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.

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Once 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.

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