Pharmacist Explains: How Antibiotics Affect Your Child’s Gut Health
byAntibiotics are important for dealing with deadly infections. Throughout your little one’s life, their doctor will prescribe them all kinds of antibiotics. But are…
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Sugar Overload: How to Curb Your Child’s Sugar Cravings
bySugar is in everything these days. Drinks, food, condiments and even in certain medications like cough syrups. It’s a billion dollar industry encompassing everything…
Does Your Child Need Supplements? A Pharmacist Spills the Truth
bySupplements are a great. But could they also be beneficial for your child’s learning, memory and overall brain power? We had a chat with…
What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Eat—Expert Tips for Parents
byKids need lots of food to ensure they grow up fast and strong. Good and healthy nutrition is essential during the early years of…
Why Newborns Get Vitamin K Shots
byYour baby will get dozens of shots after they’re born. Most of these as you may well know are vaccines. Meant to protect your…
When Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Will Fall Off and What to Do
byEvery baby has leftover umbilical cord after being born; a small little stump on what will soon by their belly button. The last remnant…
Pharmacist Shares Tips on Choosing the Best Multivitamins for Your KidsÂ
byMultivitamins are a commonly talked about topic in the world of childhood nutrition and nutrition in general. The fact of the matter is, they…
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…
Stress in Kids: The Warning Signs You Can’t Afford to Miss
byStress affects everyone. And we mean everyone: men, women, and of course, even children. But in some traditional Asian households, some parents may not…
Newborn Screenings: What Tests Will My Baby Get in the Hospital?
byWhen your baby is born they are immediately subjected to a bunch of different tests to determine their health and wellbeing. And of course,…
Endless Greens: Veggies You Can Regrow In Your Home
byVegetables are an indispensable part of our diet, even if some of us may not necessarily consume enough of them. Aside from trying to…
Expert Reveals Tips on How to Cope with Nausea and Vomiting in Children
byChildren experience nausea and vomiting for various reasons. But as a parent, at what point should you press the panic button? We sat down…
Expert Sheds Light on Parents’ Guide to Immune Deficiencies in Children
byImmune deficiencies are conditions where the body’s defence system is not able to fight off infections and diseases. It is often a serious lifelong…
Expert Explains: What to Do If Your Child Has Lice
byImagine tiny creatures living in your scalp, feeding on your blood while you sleep. That’s right, head lice – every parent’s worst nightmare. What…
Starting Strong: Family Health Essentials for the New Year
byAs the old adage goes, health is wealth. With rising cases of both infectious diseases and medical conditions, it’s all the more important to…
Harness the Healing Power of Colours
byThe human eye only perceives about 0.0035% of the electromagnetic spectrum; that’s only about a fraction of visible light. There are colours out there…
How to Tell if Your Baby Is in Pain
byNew parents may often struggle with interpreting their baby’s cries. After all, infants are limited in how they can communicate with adults. Older children…
Expert Advices on Constipation in Kids: How to Deal with Stubborn Tummies
bySpending hours on the toilet seat isn’t fun. And it’s not healthy for you either. That’s what sufferers of constipation experience often. When it’s…
Late-Night Bathroom Trips Disrupting Your Sleep? Here’s How To Treat It
byYou’ve tucked the kids in the for bedtime, said good night to your spouse and dozed off. A few hours later, you’re interrupted from…
How to Care for Eczema-Prone Skin in Children
byChildhood eczema can be debilitating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even downright painful, for both parent and child. The condition causes itchy, leathery skin that can…
How to Help Your Kids with Motion Sickness
byEveryone gets motion sickness. Whether you’re riding in a car, taking a train, or, yes, even walking down the street. We all know the…
An Expert’s Tips on Tackling Diarrhoea in Kids
byNot many of us want to talk about diarrhoea, especially with our kids. But sometimes when those toilet troubles bubble up, it’s time to…
The Real Cost of a C-Section Today in KL and Selangor Hospitals
byIn Malaysia, the cost of a Caesarean section (C-section) varies widely between public and private hospitals. While government hospitals offer significantly subsidised rates for…
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…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 5 | Turning 30: Are You at Risk of Sarcopenia?
bySarcopenia or muscle loss was once thought to be a disease of the elderly. But now, more and more young people are experiencing this…
Breast Cancer Screenings: The Power of Early Detection
byWhen it comes to cancer, early detection can mean all the difference between life and death. Breast cancer, being the most common among women,…
Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: A Delicate Situation
bySome positive results can bring joy, while others can bring tears. While rare, pregnancy results can accompany cancer diagnosis; breast cancer being the most…
Genetics and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know About Hereditary Risk
byGenetics play an important role in cancer. Around 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are linked to inherited genetic mutations. While lifestyle choices,…
Is It Safe to Take Paracetamol While Pregnant?
byParacetamol is a staple in many households. Whether it’s for headaches, a mild fever, or muscle aches. We often reach for paracetamol without a second…
Incontinence: The Pregnancy Symptom No One Warns You About (Until It Happens to You)
byPregnancy has all sorts of side effects. Most are temporary and harmless, like morning sickness and enhanced sense of smell. But there’s also another…
Pregnancy Anaemia: How to Manage the Challenges
byPregnancy is a wonderful journey, but it can come with its share of health challenges: on that list is anaemia. A common medical issue…
POTS: An Often Misdiagnosed Illness You Should Know About
byHave you heard of POTS? If your answer is no, there’s a chance that your doctor might not about it either. Dr Erin Nance,…
Gut Probiotics and How They Can Help Boost Your Kids’ Digestive Health
byProbiotics have been touted as a health booster for decades. People have ascribed hundreds of benefits for immunity and gut health. Even for kids….
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….
VGrains Addresses Modern Day Cognitve Development Roadblocks with Enhanced Formula
byGoodMorning Global Group Holdings Berhad, a leading biotechnology player with 16 years in Malaysia today relaunched its improved version of VGrains with enhanced formula,…
AskMeDoctor! Season 7 Episode 3 | Why Omega-3 Is Essential for Your Child’s Growth
byOptimal brain development in childhood is crucial for cognitive performance and emotional intelligence. This is where omega-3 fatty acids come in. An important nutrient…
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…
Can You Dye Your Hair When You’re Pregnant?
byMedically Reviewed by: Ivy Cheah, Senior Dietitian – Diabetes Educator certification by the International Diabetes Federation, Gleneagles Hospital Penang Hair dye is one of…
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….
Ddrops Offers Natural, Convenient Nutrition All in One Sunshine Drop
byVitamin D plays a crucial role in the health and development of children, supporting immune function and the formation of robust bones and teeth….
Nurturing the Next Generation: A Focus on Healthier Childhood Nutrition
byThe health and wellbeing of our children is paramount. Especially today, when nutritional deficiencies are a common concern. As parents, it’s crucial to ensure…
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…
Veganism and Pregnancy: Are Plant-Based Diets Safe for Pregnancy?
byMedically Reviewed by: Ivy Cheah, Senior Dietitian – Diabetes Educator certification by the International Diabetes Federation, Gleneagles Hospital Penang Veganism has been growing in…
Spark Your Little One’s Brilliance with Similac Gold Gain Plus’s ‘Higher IQ, Strong Start’ Contest!
byEach child is born equipped with the gifts they need to conquer the world. But sometimes they need a little something extra to unlock…
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…
Here’s How Malaysian Mums Are Fulfilling Their Kids’ Vitamin D Needs
byVitamin D is an essential nutrient in various aspects of human health, from supporting the immune system to maintaining strong bones and teeth. And…
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…