How to Instil a Healthy Attitude About Exercise in Your Kids
byLet’s be honest, some children don’t really care about exercise. Sure, they jump and run around during playtime, but that’s all for fun. Sports…
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Tackling Tummy Troubles: How Parents Can Manage Functional Constipation in Children
byFunctional constipation (FC), one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in children, is defined as difficulty passing stool for reasons other than organic causes….
Tenom Suffers Gastroenteritis Outbreak, Mostly Children Hit
by191 cases of acute gastroenteritis has been reported in the district of Tenom from June 2 to June 13, with a majority being children….
How to Care for a Child with Chickenpox
byChickenpox is one of those things that a child may eventually get. But what happens when its your kids who come home with a…
Little Lungs, Big Care: A Guide to Children’s Breathing Issues
byBreathing issues can be dangerous and even life-threatening in children. Parents should know the right thing to do if or when it happens to…
A Parent’s Toolkit for Managing Ear Infections in Children
byEar infections affect everyone at one point in our lives. Including kids. They can be uncomfortable, alarming and sometimes even downright painful. We sat…
Clearing the Red: Understanding and Treating Conjunctivitis in Kids
byConjunctivitis or ‘pink eye’ can raise a lot of alarm bells. Unfortunately, kids get them quite frequently. And what’s worse, such eye infections can…
Immunity Booster: Vitamin D3 for Kids – Myth or Reality?
byVitamin D is a nutrient that is important for promoting the growth and development of young children. As parents, we strive to provide our…
AskMeDoctor! Season 6 Episode 17 | Hygiene for Children: Teaching Healthy Habits from a Young Age
byInstilling good hygiene practices in children from an early age lays the foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness. Whether that’s washing hands…
Mouth Ulcers vs. Cold Sores in Children: A Zoom-In
byHas your child ever had a painful bump on the inside of their mouth? You’ve been told they were mouth ulcers, only for someone…
10 Things Parents Must Know About Drug Allergies in Children
byDrug allergies are a serious and often overlooked condition in children; it can cause symptoms that are unpleasant, painful and even fatal. We sat…
Pharmacist Shares 10 Aspects of Children’s Health Every Parent Must Look Into
byMany parents who are heading into the new year may be looking to make their children’s health their top priority. We sat down with…
Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: Unravelling the Truth
byImagine a child grappling with ceaseless discomfort. Their innocent laughter stifled by persistent itching, their excitement dampened by rashes that never seem to go…
Unlock Your Child’s Brainpower: The Secret to Raising A Future-Ready Genius
byDid you know that 90% of brain development occurs before the age of 5? Establishing the right foundation in these early years is crucial….
Pharmacist Talks About the Use of Antibiotics in Children
byAntibiotics are humanity’s most important life-saving medicine. Helping treat millions of infections every year. But when it comes to using them for kids, we…
Supplements: Is It a Necessity or a Beautiful Theory?
byThe topic of whether kids need dietary supplements is one that sparks debates and discussions among caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers alike. Are supplements…
CryoCord Ensures the Highest Quality Service in Stem Cell Cryopreservation
byCord blood has shown much promise in the treatment of many life-threatening diseases, including leukaemia, thalassaemia, anaemia and other immune disorders. Even now, stem…
Know Your Cough: Relieve Cough Naturally with DURO-HERB Chesty Cough Liquid (MAL21016106T)
byWhether you’ve been through a bout of flu, or just simply been around a lot of dust, coughs can come from anywhere and at…
Experience Fun, Healthy, Holistic Learning with The Little Gym
byDid you know that physical activity and cognitive development go hand-in-hand? That’s why it’s important for kids to get plenty of exercise and movement…
How to Handle the Haze with Kids
byThe Minister of Education, Fadhlina Sidek, urged that schools can’t conduct outdoor activities if the air pollution index (API) reading exceeds 100. As of…
Healthy Alternatives to Everyday Snacks
byOur childhood was incomplete without snacks. From Haw Flakes and Smarties to Mi-Mi Snek Ku and Sugus, there were never any scarcity in variety…
Joint Pain in Kids: Expert Guidance for a Pain-Free Childhood
byDo your kids often get pain in their joints? Aching elbows and knees, excruciating discomfort in their wrists and ankles? The joints of our…
Baby Fat: Is It True That Kids Can ‘Outgrow’ Childhood Obesity?
byWe’ve all heard of the term ‘baby fat’. Those extra layers of chubbiness we carried around as kids that miraculously melted off as we…
Here’s How I Make Sure My Kid Has Fewer Sick Days
byAs a mum, I naturally care deeply about my child’s wellbeing. While I stay informed about various health updates, sometimes it can be overwhelming….
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,…
Brisk Walking A Day, Keeps the Doctors Away: Enjoy the Benefits with Your Kids
byAs the world becomes more and more sedentary, it’s become even more important to prioritise physical activity. Especially for children. The easiest, safest and…
Are You Raising a Healthy Child? The Answer May Lie in Their Gut Health
byDoes your child often suffer from tummy issues, mummies? Well, if you’ve never heard of synbiotics, you may just want to give them a…
Blue Light Glasses: Does Your Child Really Need Them?
byWe all spend a majority of our adult lives in front of a screen. Whether that’s a smartphone, a television or of course, a…
Mozzie Menace: An Updated Guide on Dealing with Pesky Mosquitoes
byMosquitoes are always seen as an annoying pest, or at the very least, a mild inconvenience. But as we know, these tiny critters are…
International Epilepsy Day: It’s High-Time to End the Stigma
byThere is so much stigma surrounding the medical condition known as epilepsy, which affects 7.8 out of 1000 people in Malaysia. This figure may…
Cracking the Cold Case: Shocking Myths about the Common Cold that Will Surprise You
byColds are one of those annoying but harmless things you get a few times every year. Some sneezing and a runny nose, congestion, and…
Motherhood Choice Awards: Anmum™ ESSENTIAL Wins Best Growing Up Milk
byChildren require optimal nutrition to grow strong, smart and healthy. Whole foods are always the best source of nutrition. But it’s always a good…
Baby Vaccination 101: COVID-19 Vaccine
byThis illness needs no introduction. COVID-19 is a relatively new infectious disease first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China. It was the cause of…
Baby Vaccination 101: JE (Japanese Encephalitis) Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease endemic to Sarawak. So, if your baby isn’t born in Sarawak,…
Baby Vaccination 101: Pneumococcal Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, pneumococcal vaccines are one of the compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It protects against various strains of…
Baby Vaccination 101: Polio Vaccine
byAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), the polio vaccine prevents the spread of the poliomyelitis disease, which is known to be life-threatening to…
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…
Baby Vaccination 101: DTaP Vaccine
byThe DTaP vaccine is one of the many compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It prevents the spread of three dangerous and life-threatening diseases: Diphtheria,…
Baby Vaccination 101: HiB Vaccine
byThe HiB vaccine is one of the mandatory vaccines for all Malaysian children. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it prevents…
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…
How to Train Your Kids to Ride a Bicycle
byLearning to ride a bicycle is a rite of passage for many children. It’s almost as important as learning to walk or speak; it…
The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Intelligent, Emotional and Social Quotient (IQ, EQ, SQ) Post Lockdown
byMalaysia has entered the endemic phase. I repeat—Malaysia has entered the endemic phase! It feels like time has gone by in a flash, but…
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…