Myth & Fact About High Cholesterol
Myth: Fats are harmful for your heart. Fact: there are four main types of fats found in our foods and not all of the types are bad. Artificially made trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils, are the worst type of fat.Trans fats, found in many pastries and processed foods, which would increase the […]
Spicy gene in your DNA
DNA is the blueprint that defined who you are. For example, behaviours, physical appearance and your special traits, such as your spicy gene determine your tolerance to spicy food. “Pain tastes like spices, it adds favours to life.” Uma Dhamija How does people senes the spicy flavour. Your nervous system controls spicy sensation. The system […]
The truth about Asthma and your genes
Scientists support the role of outdoor air pollutants and genes in acutely aggravating asthma diseases in children and adults. There are many advantages of living in Kuala Lumpur. Above all, the delicious food and the convenient means for a living. On the contrary, the haze is the major drawback of living in the city. However, it’s […]
Genetics and Human Diseases by Dr. Ng – Genetic Disorders (Part 3)
Genetic variations makes us unique from each other, it can also provide some protective benefits. How else do genetic variations affect us? Let’s dive into other aspects of genetic variations. How do genes affect our susceptibility for certain diseases? According to Dr. Ng Zhi Xiang, the differences in our ethnicity can be related to different […]
Genetics and Human Diseases by Dr. Ng – Genetic Variations (Part 2)
In the first part, we talked about traits or phenotype. But, have you ever wondered what will happen to these traits when there is variations in DNA? “Genetic variations are what makes our physical appearances different from each other.” said Dr. Ng What happens when there is variations in the DNA? There’s only approximately 0.5% […]
Genetics and Human Diseases by Dr. Ng – Basics of Genetics (Part 1)
We had the privilege of talking to Dr. Ng Zhi Xiang to pick his brain on genetics and human diseases during a live webinar. Dr. Ng, currently an Assistant Professor in nutrition at the School of Biosciences in a private institution, obtained his PhD in Molecular Biochemistry from University of Malaya in 2012. He also […]
Are your genes making you fat?
Obesity is currently a major health concern, both globally and locally. This is because obesity is a risk factor of many non-communicable diseases. We all know that a poor diet and lifestyle can cause unhealthy weight gain. The question now is, do our genes play a role in controlling our weight too? Can I blame […]
Alcohol – why do we get drunk?
Other than the Asian flush, getting drunk is another issue that we might face if we drink too much. But have you ever wondered how does alcohol make us feel tipsy and drunk? What does alcohol do to us? After having an alcoholic drink, our bodies absorb alcohol in our stomach and small intestine. It […]
Sugar – all you need to know!
With the bubble milk tea hype going on in town, it is nothing new for us being advised on choosing low sugar levels. But how much do you know about this white, sweet substance that is often demonised? What is sugar? Sugar is a class of carbohydrates that has a natural sweet taste. They are […]
How Long Coffee Stays In Your System May Be Due To Your Genes
What is caffeine? Caffeine is a chemical substance naturally found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. It is also present in kola beans. Caffeine helps keep us awake and stay alert. In fact, caffeine is the most widely consumed mood-altering drug in the world! What is the mechanism behind this effect? Our body […]