AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 7: Nutrition for Strength: Essential Foods to Prevent Muscle Loss
bySarcopenia, or muscle loss, affects people as young as their 30s. But don’t worry, with proper maintenance you can stave off this condition until…
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AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 2 | First Trimester Eats: Powering Your Pregnancy
byThe first trimester is a crucial time for pregnant mothers, especially in terms of nutrition. Foetuses require abundant nutrients, which is why it’s important…
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 1 | Juggling it All? How to Manage Mum Fatigue and Thrive
byMotherhood is a physically demanding job; you don’t really have the luxury to kick back and relax. Especially not with a baby and possibly,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 18 | Debunking Myths About Germs: Helping Kids Understand the Facts
byWe encounter germs in our daily lives all the timel; its practically inevitable. But sometimes our kids can get the wrong idea about germs…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 14 |Goodbye Constipation, Hello Fun: Essential Strategies for Happy Kids
byConstipation affects children just as much as adults. It can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and even sometimes dangerous. In this episode of AskMeDoctor!, we had…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 13 | Breath Freely: Say Goodbye to Stuffy Nose with This Simple Home Remedy
byWe’ve all heard of the term sinus; but do you know what it actually means? Aside from the symptoms, such as blocked and runny…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 12 | Can Milk Cause Tooth Decay?
byMilk is the key to a strong, healthy and happy child. But is there also a dark side to formula milks that parents may…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 11 | Hidden Sugars: How Much Is There in Our Kids’ Food and Drinks?
bySugar is in everything these days, our food, our drinks. And it usually cleverly disguised as something else. These sweet, but deadly secrets hide…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 10 | Decoding the Labels: How to Choose Your Child’s Growing Up Milk
byAs your child grows and you wean them off breastmilk, a proper substitute is needed. That’s where growing up milk comes in. With hundreds…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 9 | Parenting 101: Food Poisoning Vs Stomach Flu
bySometimes what we eat can turn against us, leading to unpleasant side effects like diarrhoea, vomiting, and, in some cases, even fever and dehydration….
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 8 | Happy Tummies: A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Gut
byOur child’s gut health influences so much of their overall wellbeing. From nutrient absorption to immunity. We had a chat with Dr Joann Rajah,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 7 | Birth Defects and Child Development Disorders
byMany pregnant mums constantly worry about the health and wellbeing of their unborn babies. With the rise of congenital and neurodevelopmental disorders, it’s become…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 4 | Do Probiotics Help Your Immunity?
byStrengthening their kids’ immunity has been a growing concern among parents in recent years. With so many bugs and viruses about, it’s become more…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 5 | Myths & Old Wives Tales About Pregnancy: Revealed
byThere are so many local myths and old wives tales about pregnancy. While some of them are entertaining, others can be downright harmful. Especially…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 2 | Pregnancy Constipation: Are Laxatives Safe to Use?
byFor many pregnant women, irregular bowel movements could be an everyday norm. This is simply one of the many things that happens as a…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 3 | Preparing For the Unexpected
byPregnancy can be nerve-racking, for both first time mums and experienced mums. You may be constantly wondering if everything is going as it should….
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 03: What Mummies Need to Know About Good Natural Ingredients for Children
byAs a new mum it can be confusing and even overwhelming trying to find the best skincare for your newborn. Of course, we all…
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 02: Awkward as A First Mum? Here’s the Bonding Tips
byEvery expectant mum looks forward to the day when she finally gets to meet her baby for the first time. But afterwards, some mums…
AskMeDoctor! NIVEA BABY Episode 01: Myths and Facts About Baby’s Skin
byOur skin is the largest organ in our body, it keeps the good stuff in and bad stuff out. Adults may have thicker skin…
AskMeDoctor! Clearblue Episode 02: Frequently Asked Questions on Fertility
byTick, tock, tick tock… our biological clock is ticking away! As women, sometimes we get pressured into having kids before we’re ready because they…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 13: How Children’s Oral Hygiene Can Improve Overall Health
byBrushing teeth can be such a chore, especially for children with oral sensitivities. But did you know that a simple act of brushing teeth…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 8: Busting Common Myths on Toddlers Oral Care
byOral hygiene is something that we all know is important, but there are a lot of misconceptions about oral care that have been passed…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 7: UTI in Kids: Here’s What to Know & What to Do
byKids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life such as colds and other respiratory infections are common as well, but kids…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 4: Your Vaginal Health: What’s Going On “Down There”?
byVaginal health is an important part of a woman’s overall health as vaginal problems can affect your fertility and so much more. Ongoing vaginal…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 3: Does My Child Need Glasses?
byUndetected vision problems can impact your child’s performance, both in and out of the classroom. Therefore, it’s important to understand eye health so you…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 2: Safety First! Preventing Kids Injuries From Happening
byAs a parent, we are always trying to protect our children from all these bumps, bruises, scrapes and falls. But we do believe that…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 1 – Children’s Oral Care: Separating Fact from Fiction
byNew season, new episode, new us, Mummies! Today’s topic is Children’s Oral Care! There are plenty of misconceptions around children’s dental care; like if…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 20: How To Communicate With Toddlers?
byFrom birth, warm, gentle and responsive interaction helps children feel safe and secure in their worlds. It also builds and strengthens the bondings between…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 17: How Can You Look After Your Back During Pregnancy?
byDid you know that pregnancy-related back pain is often localised to a specific area of the spine and not widespread? Back pain tends to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 16 – Eczema: Should You Soothe or Manage?
byStop scratching! You have probably heard that a zillion times. However, it is hard to just stop scratching when you are suffering from dry,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 15 – Vaccines for Young Children: What You Need to Know?
byRecently, the media has been talking a lot about COVID-19 vaccines for children and I believe this has led to a lot of anxiety…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 12: Do You Have A Scalp That Is Dry, Itchy or Prone to Psoriasis?
byAn itchy and dry scalp can be an absolute social nightmare. If you ignore it – if you can, it can actually worsen, leading…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 10 – Screen Time and Growing Up Children: What are the Rules
byAs we all know, with the advancement of technology and with online learning on the rise, children are exposed to screen time now more…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 11: Slow and Picky Eaters
byImagine, you’ve prepared a full spread of delicious food for dinner, only to have your child turn up their nose at everything on their…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 9: Constipation or Loose Stools: What Can Parents Do To Help?
byAs parents, we seem to always have something to worry about. Sometimes it’s about our child’s future. Other times it’s if they’re eating or…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 8 – Experiencing Dry Skin Due to Hand Sanitiser and Frequent Body Washing? Here’s What to Do
byHandwashing is critical in the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, with more hand washing, excessive showering with harsh products, using sanitisers for…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 6 – Navigating Safe Pregnancy During a Pandemic
byPregnancy can sometimes be an uncertain and stressful period in the best of circumstances. But during a pandemic, that anxiety can quickly multiply and…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 5 – Growing Up in a Pandemic: Impact on Children’s Development
byAs a parent, concerns involving our children growth is a top priority. With the sudden emergence of COVID-19 in our lives, our lifestyle as…
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….
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 18: Is My Child Colour Blind or Could He Have Cataracts?
byColour blindness is usually hereditary which means it is passed from the parents to the child. Eyes and visions are one of the most…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 17: Immunity in the New Normal
byPandemic disrupted our daily lives at home and at work. As we adjust our lives during COVID-19, we often thought about a new normal….
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 16 Part 2: Children’s Development Milestone
byIn the previous episode of AskMeDoctor!, Dr. Foo Chee Hoe already shared the general knowledge about children’s milestones and the factors contributing to their…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 16 Part 1: Children’s Development Milestone
bySkills such as taking the first step, smiling, rolling over, crawling, walking and more are all considered milestones. There is a normal range in…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 14: Food Allergies in Children
byA food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Any food protein such as egg white, fish, milk…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 12: Managing Your Child with Asthma
byAsthma is a condition that affects many individuals in Malaysia. 50% of the children with asthma starts experiencing wheezing as early as the age…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 11 – Understanding A Child’s Body Defense
byAs a parent, you would want to protect your child from anything and everything. However, you can’t possibly look at the inside of your…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 9 – What Is Child Cognitive Development Really All About?
byUnderstanding your children’s cognitive development can help you make better decisions on choosing the right activities for them, to help boost their remembering, learning,…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 2 – Young VS Late Pregnancies
byThere comes a time in our life where we plan to grow our family. In recent years, late pregnancy (around late 30’s to 40’s)…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 1- Protecting Yourself & Your Baby During COVID-19 Pandemic
byCOVID-19 is affecting the way we live our lives. Mothers out there may be asking themselves regarding the impacts on their pregnancy during this…