Everything Parents Need to Know in the Year of the Water Rabbit
byAnother year had passed and the cycle begins anew. This January 22nd marks a new beginning in the Chinese Calendar, bringing us new challenges…
Preventive Procedures
Know the correct and right preventive procedures at the right time can help you stay well and some could even save your life. Know the precautionary steps, myths, procedures, methods and many more on how you can do to make sure your children stay safe. Perfect for mothers with so many worries and questions, preventive procedures help you go through it.
Who Says Pregnant Mummies Can’t Have Yee Sang? Here Are Some Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives
byChinese New Year is not complete without the iconic Yee Sang or Yu Sheng (Prosperity Toss). Each ingredient has its own symbolism and meaning…
Is There Finally a Cure for HIV? Here’s What Science Tells Us
byOut of the many known viruses in the world responsible for a variety of incurable and chronic diseases, HIV definitely takes the top 5…
Believe Facts Not Fiction: Common HIV Myths Debunked
byHIV. It is probably the most taboo of all diseases, especially here in Malaysia where it may be often unfairly associated with the LGBTQ…
The Shocking Truth About Pregnancy and Antidepressants You Must Know
byAs Malaysia is slowly starting to be more accepting of mental healthcare and the importance of medication, particularly antidepressants, more and more people have…
Infant 101: What Is the Apgar Score?
byWhile not a medical practice that is commonly known among laymen, the Apgar score is one of the only approved methods of calculating newborn…
Children and Suicide: What Parents Should Know and How to Help a Struggling Child
byOver 872 young people between the ages of 15 to 18 years old committed suicide from January of 2019 to May of 2021 in…
What to Do If Your Child Below 5 Years Contracts COVID-19
byFirst, it was a fever and watery stool—not a good sign. Then, comes the fussing and crying because of uneasiness. You start to get…
Aurelius Healthcare Aims to Educate 10,000 Malaysians on How to Perform Breast Self-Examination
byAurelius Healthcare, the healthcare group behind Aurelius Hospital Nilai and Aurelius Hospital Alor Setar (scheduled to operate in Q4 2023), is launching the #HuntThatLump…
Ladies, Keep Alert on These Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer to Watch Out for
byNo one wants to have the “cancer talk”. It’s tragic, depressing and hopeless. But it’s a talk that we must have regardless. When it…
Mums, Could You Be Depressed? Here are the Warning Signs
byThe ongoing misconception about depression is that it’s just feeling “a little sad”. But for those who actual struggle with this disorder, dealing with…
Breast Cancer Welfare Association: Giving Hope in Darkest Times
byBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Malaysian women. 1 in 19 women in the country are at risk of developing…
Should Kids Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?
byCoffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet; outranking soda, juice and tea in many parts of the world. It is…
Healing Cancer with Food: Is it Possible? Here’s the Truth.
byCancer. A word that sends chills up the spine. Something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. And yet, the numbers don’t lie. More…
Cervical Cancer: Gynaecologist Shares Insights on This Silent Killer
byFor those unfamiliar with the disease, cervical cancer is one of the five most common gynaecological cancers that affect women. There needs to be…
Common Culprits that May be Triggering Your Baby’s Sensitive Skin
byBabies are naturally born with sensitive skin. They’ve been growing inside the safe and sterile environment of their mother’s womb for nine months before…
Here’s Why Your Baby Gets Diaper Rashes
byDiaper rash is one of the most common skin conditions experienced by babies and newborns. It presents itself as inflamed spots or welts on…
Is Diaper Rash Normal? Dispelling the Myths about Diaper Rash
byImagine having a red-splotchy bottom that made you cry non-stop. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Unfortunately, most of our babies experience this. Every baby…
Is Your Sanitiser Really Working? Think Again!
byOftentimes, we may not think too hard about how hand sanitisers work. We may just squirt some on our hands, rub them together and…
Dos and Don’ts for Your Little Swimmer
bySwimming is a fun activity, for both adults and children. Most of your childhood memories probably involved water. Whether that’s an inflatable pool, the…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
byWe all know drugs are bad, even though a lot of adults are guilty of using them. But that doesn’t mean our kids shouldn’t…
Perfect Posture: How to Stop Your Kids from Slouching
byMaintaining a good posture is the key to lifelong confidence and positive body image. It also ensures that you don’t suffer from debilitating medical…
How to Support a Child with Epilepsy
byEpilepsy is a neurological condition that presents itself as seizures, and it can either be inherited or developed later in life. The onset of…
Get Ready To Walk-In for Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
byThe Health Ministry today has made the decision to allow walk-ins as an option for COVID-19 booster shots. Just yesterday evening, Health Minister Khairy…
Sleep Paralysis: A Nightmare That Occurs When You Are Wide Awake But Sound Asleep
byI first heard of the term ‘Sleep Paralysis’ when my daughter told me she has been experiencing them since young. “I think I was…
Experts Stress the Importance of Children Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccination
byExperts today are saying teenagers receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine must get the second jab. This is because a single dose is…
New Versions of COVID-19 Vaccines in WHO’s Top Consideration
byThe chief scientist to the World Health Organization said on Tuesday she looked forward to the “second generation” of COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines included…
COVID-19: Think Twice if You’re Considering Ivermectin
byPreviously, proponents of Ivermectin were hopeful the drug may be considered in current COVID-19 treatments. However, come Wednesday (Oct 3), The Ministry of Health…
8 Tips for a Safe Deepavali During COVID-19
byThe Hindu Festival of Lights is fast approaching. And with more restrictions loosening by the day, it seems celebrations are on the way. Good…
Doctor Shares Why Expectant Mums Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
byThe transition for expecting women into motherhood endured drastic turns when the pandemic first swept across the globe. Questions pertaining to the risks of…
A Lumpectomy & Lymph Node Removal: Breast Cancer Survivor Teo Shu Ru Tells Her Story
byLymph node removal is not often spoken about when a mastectomy or lumpectomy is performed on breast cancer patients. When breast cancer is detected,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 3: How to Avoid Neck Pain & Back Pain in Children with Online Learning
byDuring the pandemic, online classes are an everyday norm among children and it requires them to sit still for a long duration of time….
Differentiating Clogged Milk Ducts from Breast Cancer Lumps
byClogged milk ducts are a common occurrence in breastfeeding women. Essentially, finding a lump in your breasts isn’t necessarily always a cause of concern….
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 2: Expert Debunks Common Skin Myths That May Surprise Malaysian Mums
byHave you ever heard people say that by consuming coconut water or milk during pregnancy, your baby will have a fairer skin? Or perhaps,…
7 Hidden Germs Thriving Spots at Home That You Never Knew Existed
byI need to be honest with you about my house: I clean it regularly, but I never really disinfect it until the outbreak of…
Salixium, Malaysian COVID-19 Self-test Kit: Here’s All You Need to Know
byMalaysia’s first developed COVID-19 fast antigen testing kit has arrived! The Salixium COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test by in vitro diagnostics rapid test kits producer…
Should We Still Be Worried About Malaria?
byDo you know that Malaria claims the lives of around 660,000 people each year? Yes, that fact is true! Unfortunately, Malaria is an infectious…
The Chain Of Contact For COVID-19 Infections
byIf you’ve been scratching your head wondering where you stand in the chain of COVID-19 infections, this chart should clear things up. So, how…
Obese Toddlers Might Be Cute, but You Need to Watch Out for Their Health! Here’s Why
byWhat is the first thing that comes to mind when you see an obese toddler? Do you think they are adorable and cute? Or…
Supermum At Home, Superhero at Work: A Day in the Life of a Stem Cell Protector
byLife-giver and lifesaver – A day in the life of a stem cell protector. Superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, and professions. Motherhood had…
The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitising, and Disinfecting!
byGERMS…we worry about them all the time! They are lurking everywhere and we can’t shake them off! Clean freak or not, we need to…
6 Reasons Why Probiotics Can Have A Long-Lasting Impact On Your Child’s Growth
byHappy gut, happy body, happy child! Have you ever heard about gut health for your growing child before? If you have not, read on…
When The Going Gets Tough, SOMPO MedicNow Gets The Tough Going
byWhen my husband and I were planning to start a family, we sat down one day and made three lists – current debts, must-haves, and…
Why Febrile Seizure or Febrile Fit in Children Is One of Every Parent’s Nightmares?
byMina’s* eldest son, Adrian, was about a year old when he had his first febrile fit. He had been nursing a fever when the…
10 Things to Know About CryoCord
byDoes CryoCord ring a bell? Because we don’t want your alarm bells to ring as you’re being wheeled into the delivery room, you should…
“Mummy, I Can’t Poo!” Part II | When All Else Fails, Here Are The Things That You Should Do
byConstipation happens – in both adults and children. While in a previous article, we looked at its reasons, this time around, we thought of delving…
Virus is Here! 6 Ways to Keep Viruses Out of Your Bedroom
byMalaysia recently saw a resurgence of daily COVID-19 cases in a rapid manner, which were previously under control; prompting the reintroduction of CMCO in…
Gut Health – Probiotics, Prebiotics And Your Microbiome
byFoods rich in probiotics, and prebiotics keeps the microbiome, and the trillions of good bacteria within your digestive tract, healthy and happy. You Are…
6 Anti-inflammatory Ingredients That Are Easily Found In Our Kitchen
byAs a mother, we always worry about our children’s health. Especially during those unpredictable weather where it is raining, and hot climates hit simultaneously,…