Is It Just a Daydream or Could It Be Epilepsy? Here’s All You Need to Know
byEpilepsy can be a terrifying condition to witness, and it can be even more terrifying to experience. While it is manageable with medication, epilepsy…
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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…
Health Hazards To Watch Out for When Travelling
byTravelling to new destinations is an exciting experience. But it’s important to be aware of potential health risks that come with travelling. Mosquitos and…
Vaccines You Need to Get Before Your Overseas Trip
byThe World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are more than 200 different types of infectious diseases that affect people globally. Many of which…
6 Hygiene Practices You Should Teach Your Kids Once They’re Back in School
byThe years-long pandemic we experienced just a few months ago may have ended. But that doesn’t mean we should let our kids run around…
Childhood Dengue Danger: Paediatrician Prof. Datuk Dr Zulkifli Shares Insight
byDengue is an old enemy that often strikes when our guard is down. Keeping us on our toes and claiming countless lives. As long…
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…
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 2022: CryoCord Wins Best Stem Cell Bank
byMotherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
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: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine
byWe recently talked about the measles vaccine. But in Malaysia it is commonly incorporated as a 3-in-1 vaccine meant to protect newborns not only…
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: 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…
Baby Vaccination 101: Hepatitis B Vaccine
byThe hepatitis B vaccine is another vaccine that you will find on your newborn’s immunisation requirement. Here’s what you need to know about this…
Baby Vaccination 101: BCG Vaccine
byMost of us Malaysians, if not all, have heard of the BCG vaccine from as early as childhood. It’s probably one of the earliest…
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…
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Everything You Need To Know About Influenza In Children
byRecently, influenza infection has become the topic of the day as a number of reported influenza illnesses continues to rise. Schools in Selangor and…
Questions And Answers 101 – Ask Our Experts
byWhether it’s your first time or your second time. Being a mum simply means there are so much you have to know about your…
What You Need to Know About Dengue: Cause, Symptoms, and Prevention
byWith Malaysia’s hot and humid tropical climate, most people here are no stranger to dengue and have heard of it at least once. However,…
Can You Prevent Your Child from Developing Allergies?
byAllergic conditions can range from an allergy to certain foods, allergy to airborne substances, asthma to life-threatening allergic reactions. It is known that these…
Do you have more than one child? Your health could be at risk!
byHaving more than one child can lead to serious health and heart diseases. This is the result of a study led by Universities of…
A rubber band goes under a 4-year-old kid’s flesh
byBe careful parents with what is your child wearing around their necks or arms. A 4 year old girl was urgently transported to the…
Mothers are neglecting the importance of Pap Test
byWomen in our society today are seeking a balance between career and family, in fact, health is being neglected.Most of us spend our whole…
Understanding Hypertension and Pregnancy
byWhat is hypertension? Can I have it in pregnancy? Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are a major cause of maternal, foetal and neonatal morbidity as…
Chickenpox in Pregnancy
byIf you’ve never had chickenpox before, and you catch it during pregnancy, it can be dangerous for you and your baby. However, this is…
The importance of vaccinations.
byThe human body is indeed an amazing living machine which has the capability to heal itself and fend off diseases naturally. However, there are…