Sugar has had its share of attention in the past years, from being defended to being demonized.
Continue reading4 Real Things We Learned From Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October: the month of goblins and boobies. Not to say they go together, but shouldn’t they be given equal attention? It’s so discouraging to see that we have no problem stocking Halloween decorations into our carts but buying a pink ribbon in support of breast cancer seems to cost our lives.
Continue readingMyths About Breast Cancer and Why They Aren’t True
We are surrounded by tons of information about breast cancer – some good and some bad.
Continue readingAmbil Ikut Keperluan
Kesibukan menguruskan keperluan anak dan kerjaya membuatkan ramai wanita memilih bijirin segera sebagai sarapan ringkas di rumah sebelum keluar menempuh kesesakan trafik untuk ke pejabat setiap hari.
Continue readingWaktu Hamil Jangan Hentam Makan Sampai Berat Naik Mendadak Boleh Kemurungan Lepas Bersalin
Masalah kenaikan berat badan yang berlebihan pastinya akan menyebabkan para wanita hamil ditegur oleh kakitangan klinik atau hospital.
Continue readingMata Asyik Kabur Waktu Mengandung Bukan Biasa Kalau Biar Berisiko Kena Sawan
Sawan boleh berlaku pada wanita hamil. Ia disebabkan oleh masalah epilepsi, jangkitan di bahagian otak (encephalitis) dan ketumbuhan (tumor) di otak tetapi sebab utama berlakunya sawan ketika hamil adalah eclampsia. Sawan eklampsia ini adalah satu kes kecemasan. Ia membahayakan ibu dan juga bayi di dalam kandungan. Berlaku secara tiba-tiba dan jarang sekali dapat diramalkan kejadiannya.
Continue readingRawat Segera Rabun Kanak-kanak
Berdasarkan laporan Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO), menjelang tahun depan – dijangka 2.56 bilion penduduk dunia menghidap rabun jauh (miopia), peningkatan dua kali ganda daripada jumlah 1.8 bilion penghidap sekarang. Melalui Kajian Penyakit Mata Pediatrik Segamat, Johor (SEGPAEDS-Disember 2017) melibatkan 1,287 kanak-kanak prasekolah mendapati sebanyak 12.5 peratus daripada mereka (161 kanak-kanak) mempunyai masalah penglihatan dan daripada jumlah itu, 61 peratus daripadanya mempunyai masalah pada kedua-dua mata.
Continue readingStay Healthy During the Haze
Clear skies are hardly visible these days. That’s how bad the haze situation has become. As of 12 th September, 2019, our beloved Kuala Lumpur is ranked 17 in the list of world’s most polluted cities as deemed by AirVisual, a Switzerland-based pollution mapping company. On some days, KL goes up to number one on the list, with readings above 150 AQI or Air Quality Index, also known here in Malaysia as Air Pollution Index or API. At that level, KL’s readings exceed those of well-known congested cities including Jakarta and Delhi.
Continue readingWhat Does Your Period Blood Colour Mean?
There are a variety of factors that affect the color of menstrual blood, including hormonal activity, the age of the blood, and infection. Your period may be used as a vital health sign. Anything from the length of your cycle to the textures and colors you see may indicate something important about your health.
Continue readingRisiko Hamil Kembar Berbilang
Beranak kembar menjadi idaman sesetengah pasangan yang menjalani rawatan kesuburan in vitro (IVF). Antara rayuan yang dikemukakan kepada doktor, “Oh, saya inginkan anak kembar!”, “Saya harap saya mendapat anak kembar!” ataupun “Doktor, saya ingin mengandung anak kembar!”
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