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…
Family’s Health
Daddy Talks: Do Men Have a ‘Time of the Month’?
byCrimson tide. Shark week. Moon cycle. The ‘time of the month’. Women have been using creative and punny terms to describe their periods for…
Defying the Odds: Celebrity Chef Ili Sulaiman Shares Her PCOS Survival Guide
byPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 out of 10 Malaysian women who are in their childbearing years. It is an incurable disorder that typically…
Lactation Specialist Answers Your Most Burning Questions About Breastfeeding
byBreastfeeding is one of the first maternal duties for many mothers after childbirth. It is an intimate and important activity for both parent and…
Autism Teaching Aids Malaysia: A Helpful Special Needs Support Group
byRaising a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be frustrating, exhausting and even seem impossible at times. Many parents may be at a…
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…
The Secret Behind the Magic of Mother’s Milk
byMother’s milk, or rather, breast milk, is a highly nutritious food naturally produced by pregnant and nursing women. It has helped mothers nourish their…
Breast Milk Home Remedies for Mums and Babies
byBreast milk has always been exclusively used to feed babies. Any other uses besides this might be considered taboo or even sacrilegious, depending on…
Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
byAllergies have become rather common in children these days, and as a parent, this can be alarming especially if some children have severe allergies…
5 Truths Behind Alcohol-Based Sanitisers That May Shock You
byDo you want to know the secret to keeping your children safe from the very thing that’s supposed to protect them? Even as people…
“Till My Last Breath”: Dr Say Shazril on Raising a Gifted Child
byIt is never easy for a parent to learn that their child is ‘special’. The experience can be wrought with confusion, denial, despair and…
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…
Celebrating the Dad-Bod: Why We Should Stop Body Shaming Dads
byWe’ve all seen the eye-catching marketing slogans. “Lose those love handles”, “Get ripped now”, “From dad-bod to Greek God”. These clever and witty fitness…
5 Ways to Make Teeth Brushing Time Fun for Your Toddler
byBrushing two times a day for two minutes is vital to your child’s dental health. There is no myth to be busted here but…
Prospective Mothers and the Struggles They May Experience
bySome women are blessed with a healthy reproductive system; they can conceive at the first try if they wish. Others may not be so…
Price Hikes? Not for Watson’s Many Health Supplements
byDo you and your family take health supplements? Why? Or why not? Health supplements are often encouraged today because it helps support and enhance…
Cancer Surgeon Reveals the Things That You Should Know About Head & Neck Cancer, Especially During Pregnancy
byAccording to Cancer.Net, head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumours that develop in or around…
Mould in the House & the Threat to Health
byHaving those unsightly, yucky blotches of black stuff growing on our walls or ceiling at home is not only an eyesore, but a big…
Does Consuming Ultra-Processed Food Increase Your Risk of Obesity, Diabetes or Cancer?
byAccording to the World Health Organisation, 70% of deaths worldwide today are due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). These include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases…
Dates: Why This Sacred Fruit Is a Ramadan Must-Have
byDates (also known locally as kurma) are a quintessential Ramadan delicacy enjoyed by all Muslims around the world. It is almost unheard of to…
Autism Vs Down Syndrome: What is the Difference?
bySome people may at times wrongly group special need kids into one general category. This could be because they might not know the difference….
Sahur Secrets for Staying Full and Hydrated This Ramadan
byThe month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, humility and worship. While it is definitely more than just about fasting from dawn to…
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…
Urologist Sheds Light on Kidney Cancer Among Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers
byThe kidney is an essential organ for us to function daily. Kidney functions include creating hormones that help control blood pressure and stimulate the…
Top 5 Dos and Don’ts of Kids’ Oral Health
byAs parents, we often look forward to milestones. Events like their first flip, their first time you hear them say ‘Mama’ or ‘Papa’, their…
What Is Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Disease?
byDid you know that millions of people are impacted and live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis? We may have heard of Crohn’s and…
Getting Cholesterol Clarity with Dr Benjamin Leo
byDid you know that a research result published in 2019 by National Health & Morbidity Survey (NHMS) showed that four out of 10 people…
Boosting Our Family’s Immune System
byIt is important to still follow the SOPs while we enter into a new kind of normal in facing this endemic. We would want…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Beverages
byBefore this, we covered seasonings and sauces that are safe for toddlers and which should be avoided. Now, we are going to explore which beverages…
Christmas 2021 SOPs to Keep in Mind This Holiday Season
by2021 has been one heck of a year, so it’s nice to finally have something to look forward to know that it’s finally ending….
In Times of COVID-19, Don’t Delay Your Child’s Immunisation Shots
byIt’s unfortunate that we are far from over the COVID-19 pandemic, very much so from its repercussions as well. The pandemic put a lot…
How To Register for the Walk-In COVID-19 Booster Programme
byA press release was shared early today pertaining to the walk-in registration for the COVID-19 booster shots programme. It was released by ProtectHealth Corporation…
Quick & Easy Healthy Fruit Smoothies Recipes for Children
byI usually start my day with a walk with my boys in the park opposite our house for some sunshine. Morning sunlight is rich…
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…
Mummies, Are You Aware of the Hazards That Lurk in Our Child’s Food?
byAs parents, we strive to give our child the best and ensure their safety at all times. But, what we do not know could…
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…
The Importance of an Organic Diet Especially in Early Years
byAdults and children alike, are constantly exposed to chemicals at all times. From environmental chemicals from the household products that we use, to air…
‘My Daughter Gives Me Strength To Fight Cancer’, Says Survivor Radha Nadarajan
by“My daughter Surutii is the reason I have the will to survive despite everything cancer has thrown at me,” says Radha Nadarajan, a 46…
Understanding Childhood Eczema with Paediatrician Dr Ng Yi Ki
byMany children of today are suffering from skin conditions, and many of us parents have no clue how these skin problems come about. Worse…
Asian Fusion: The Egg Noodle Bolognese
byWho would’ve thought that a Bolognese dish can handle a twist of Asian fusion? Well, one of our Ibuencers, Kinah —umikitchen88 on Instagram—surely did!…
What Are Probiotics and Why Should I Introduce It to My Child?
byDo you know that a child’s gut microbiota (a complex community of microorganisms) undergoes the most rapid growth and development during the first 3…
Mums’ Top 10 Necessities for Your Family
byMummies are known as the pillars of a family, and we certainly agree! Mothers’ unconditional love and support remain strong and steady, even when…
Breast Cancer Survivor Ms Liew Swee Lee Shares Her Inspiring Story
byIn Malaysia, breast cancer tends to affect every 1 in 19 women and is the second leading cancer death in the world, next to…
The Superfood Showdown – Which Superfood is Best for You?
byIf you are concerned about what you eat, you’d be interested to know about the superfoods available in the market. For those of you…
9 Inexpensive Superfoods You Might Find in Your Malaysian Diet
byWhile berries and avocados are exceptional nutritional powerhouses, they may be a tad pricey for daily consumption. One may think that Malaysian cuisines are mouth-watering as…
Parents Choose the New, Healthier, Creamier and Tastier Lactel Kids Yoghurt
byLactel Kids is a yoghurt snack for children that is tasty, healthy, and wholesome. Parents want a fun and healthy snack their children will…
5 Most Common Wound Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
byChildren are very active and spontaneous. No matter how hard you try as a parent to protect your children from getting hurt, somehow they…
Getting Your Toddler To Quit Their Nail-Biting Habit
byNail-biting affects about 60% of children and teenagers and sometimes runs well into adulthood. If your child is nibbling their nails moderately, without injuring themselves,…