Birth Control Awareness in Malaysia
Did you read about the tragic story of a newborn baby boy who was found dead with a stab wound by a 15-year-old mother on 8 February this year? Has it made you feel heart-wrenching or raged? According to the statistics from The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), at least 10 babies were dumped within a […]
Hepatitis B Remains a Public Health Concern
Introduction to Hepatitis Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver that can be caused by viruses (most common), heavy alcohol use, drugs, toxins, as well as certain medical conditions such as autoimmune disease. There are five types of viral hepatitis: A, B, C, D, and E. Like many other countries in the region, viral hepatitis […]
Do Balding Genes Exist?
The ordeal in the latest Oscars 2022 has struck conversations on hair loss and balding. Has this topic ever occurred to you that it may be due to genetics? It’s quite common to relate balding with males but, this condition typically affects anyone regardless of gender. Genetics do play a huge role in determining the […]
Grab Yourself A Date Tonight!
In the holy month of Ramadan, most Muslims practice the sunnah of having sweet titbits before indulging in their main meal3. Dates are fruits that originated from the Middle East and are usually seen to be the “appetizers” to break fast. But why were dates chosen specifically? “When one of you breaks his fast, let […]
Alopecia Areata, the Story Behind the Ordeal
Alopecia is the umbrella term for hair loss. There are many types of alopecia, ranging from environmental factors to genetic factors. Alopecia areata or patchy baldness is a condition that causes hair to fall in small patches. It may be unnoticeable but when the patches connect, then it will seem noticeable. The bald patches can […]
A Walk Through Autoimmune Disorder
The human body is a haven for life. It is much like a prosperous country prone to attack throughout the entire life. Every minute of every day, trillions of the tiniest cells are working all the time to help keep our body healthy. Our amazing immune system knows just what to do. However, it is […]
Top 5 Nutrient Deficiency in Older Adults
Age is one of the main factors affecting an individual’s nutrients requirement. In fact, older adults are at a greater risk of deficiency for specific nutrients. Due to the aging process, older adults often experience a decline in various physiological functions; for example reduced lean body mass, which results in decreased basal metabolic rate, lowered […]
The COVID-19 Vaccination And Kids
As of March 2021, COVID-19 has affected over 200,000 kids in South Asia, as reported by UNICEF5. With unprecedented efforts, the COVID-19 vaccination was finally authorized in adults and the healthy elderly. However, COVID-19 vaccination in kids was still delayed. How would it be possible for the world to socially and economically recover from this […]
Safety Tips For Ramadan During COVID-19
The Holy month of Ramadan is finally here! It is an auspicious festival for millions of Muslims worldwide to celebrate through dawn to dusk fasting, religious gatherings for breaking fast, and prayer to the Almighty for self-reflection. However, most Muslims can only celebrate this Islamic holy festival under a movement control order due to the […]
The Genetics of Reading Ability
To most of us, reading is an automatic process. After learning at a young age, we quite literally never stop reading. Identifying, understanding, and interpreting written words on a page are as important in our daily lives as eating or sleeping. Being able to process words within a short period of time is a common […]