By Dr MILTON LUM Sleep is needed for the body to rest and repair. SLEEP is something none of us can do without. However, the reason why ever...
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The fats of life
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr NORIMAH A KARIM Despite its reputation, we have to realise that not all fats are bad. OVER the years, the media has done a fair bit in...
Kiwifruit - Packed with goodness
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthKiwifruit is not just loaded with vitamin C, it is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is kiwifruit season from May to December. Zespri, a kiwifru...
Reasons to stop smoking
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy LIM WEY WEN Thanks to anti-smoking campaigns, many smokers know of the common health hazards that come with cigarette smoking. However, b...
Adult immunisation
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthA VACCINE induces immunity to a disease by stimulating the body’s production of antibodies. Efficacy levels of vaccines range from 60% to 70...
A flu for all seasons
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy DR ONG CHUN CHIANG Seasonal flu is very common around this time of the year when the inter-monsoon weather changes rapidly. Seasonal flu ...
Malaysia confirms first case of A(H1N1) flu
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) NewsMalaysia on Friday confirmed its first case of the A(H1N1) flu in a 21-year-old student who returned from the United States on Wednesday mor...
Dirt from dry-cleaning
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthThe chemical used to dry-clean our clothes, if improperly used and disposed of, can threaten the health of both humans and the environment. ...
Cancer is not one disease
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr ALBERT LIM KOK HOOI You have to understand that cancer is not one single entity, and neither are heart disease, hepatitis, arthritis o...
6 All-Natural Age-Defying Skin Recipes
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr. Maoshing Ni Hundreds of expensive products and procedures exist for beautifying the skin and keeping it looking young and fresh, some...
Boosting bone density
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy DR MILTON LUM Taking vitamins, minerals and hormonal therapy are some of the ways to prevent brittle bones. The treatment goal in the man...
Swine Flu: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Outbreak
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthRight now health officials around the world are trying to take precautions without inciting panic. Here are just a few of the questions faci...
What is Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)?
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy Dr NOR ASHIKIN MOKHTAR What women need to know about docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) DHA – you might have seen those three letters on an incre...
Strong bones
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthBy DR MILTON LUM Eat right to maintain healthy bones. Keeping healthy with a positive lifestyle has a significant impact on health. As bone ...
Miracle of green tea
MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) HealthTea, especially green tea, has a host of beneficial health properties. The practice of drinking tea is believed to have originated in China ...