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 […]
People Behind Advanx Health series: A City Girl who Enjoys Science
In part 3 of ‘People Behind Advanx Health’ series, let’s get to know Vishala, our Scientific Advancement Lead. Vishala manages the science aspect within the company and our products — DNA Explorer Essential and DNA Explorer Health360. Hence, keep on reading in order to know more deeply about this science enthusiast! Although she always goes […]
Facts about FAT – what are they for?
You might be one of the people who runs away whenever you see the word ‘fat’ in any foods. They might have a bad reputation, but they are not useless for us – in fact, we need fat to survive! Fats have more functions than you think! 1. Source of Energy Fat is an important […]
People Behind Advanx Health series: Pharmacist who’s Always Positive
From the last interview, I’ve learnt a lot about our co-founder, Ping. So, today let’s get to know more about John, the business development and operations lead of Advanx Health. What does he do in the company? And what is he like as a person? Keep on reading to get your answers! Yeo Keh Hau, […]
Control your salt intake!
Do you often feel thirsty after eating a meal outside, or after having a pack of potato chips? This is probably because the food is too salty. If you frequently experience this, your salt intake may be too high! The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily salt intake of less than 5 gram (1 […]
Personalizing diet – an interview with pharmacist Elaine
After listening to Hidayah on her test about skin traits report, we had an interview with Elaine. Elaine is a pharmacist who did a DNA test for nutrition and diet traits with us. Here is what she thinks about the DNA test and how it can help to improve our health and dietary habits. Give […]
Personalizing skincare: an interview with pharmacist Hidayah
We had an interview with Hidayah, a pharmacist who did the DNA test for skin traits with us. Here is what she thinks about the test and her results. Give a short introduction about yourself and your job. I am a pharmacist and a store manager at Farmasi Tigas Ekspres in Tesco Mutiara Damansara. I […]
People Behind Advanx Health series: A Pharmacist who Loves Coding
As a new intern here, I, Dammia am much interested to know about the people behind this startup. As curious as I am, I personally want to know about all of them be it their back stories or it could also be about anything related with this company too. Well, as the saying goes, “you […]
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 […]