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All about anaemia
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr MILTON LUM While the causes of anaemia may be varied, the condition can be treated easily with proper diagnosis. BLOOD is made up of f...
Influenza A(H1N1) : Protect yourselves
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthWith the number of reported Influenza A(H1N1) cases and deaths on the rise, it is normal for us to feel anxious about the spread of the dise...
Power up
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthGet the right vitamins and minerals to keep you energised all day long. You can’t hear, see, touch or smell it, but when you don’t have it, ...
Diabetis - Who is at risk?
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthAMONG the general population, those who: ·Have Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) symptoms ·Have a parent, brother, or sister (first-degree rel...
Juicy goodness
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthPasteurised 100% juices are a delicious way to help meet your daily fruit and vegetable requirements. Remember being told to “eat your fruit...
My immunity
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthHow to keep the immune system strong to cope with the daily stresses of life. The times, they appear to be rather harrowing. Witness the rec...
Influenza A (H1N1) - Not just a common cold
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr MILTON LUM Watchful vigilance is needed to handle Influenza A (H1N1). THE Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr ...
Influenza A (H1N1) - Better safe than sorry
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) IssueBy CHOI TUCK WO Students returning from abroad for the holidays should self-quarantine. The balik kampung exodus has started. No, this is no...
Run for your life!
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthYou don’t need to finish a marathon to benefit from running. Twenty minutes, three times a week, are enough for a healthier, happier you. Pu...
Getting some sleep
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthA look at ways to manage insomnia. The body rests and recovers from previous activities during sleep. Normal sleep comprises cycles of non-r...
Flu in human civilisation
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy DR Y.L.M A look at the history of flu pandemics. I am curious about how many influenza pandemics there have been in history, because this...
Ageless surgeries
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy DR CHA KAR HUEI Can anyone be ever too old for ‘key-hole’ surgery? More and more surgical operations are being performed using minimally-...
Hidden danger in plastics
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthA chemical commonly found in plastic can affect heart cells and worsen heart attacks. Hormone experts are worried by a chemical called bisph...
Storing health records electronically
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr MILTON LUM Electronic health records aid clinicians’ decision-making by providing access to patient information when they need it to i...