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…
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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…
Fun Family Activities to Do This World Health Day
byWorld Health Day is an important annual event that brings attention to global health issues and the importance of public health. As parents, it’s…
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…
Oral Hygiene 101: Simple Steps to a Perfect Smile
byDelicious but deadly, sugar is a double-edged sword when it comes to our nutrition, dental health, and oral hygiene. On the one hand we…
5 Hari Raya Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
byRamadan is around the corner, and Hari Raya will be here before we know it! If you or someone you know will be pregnant…
What You Can Do to Manage Iron Deficiency Anaemia
byDid you know? According to a systematic review of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) among pregnant women in Malaysia, its numbers range from 19.3% to 57.4%1….
Battling Childhood Kidney Cancer: Insights from a Top Specialist
byKidney cancer is a rare disorder that affects children (as well as adults). It attacks the body’s main filtration system, resulting in various health…
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…
A Happy Gut for a Happy Life with VITAGEN
byDid you know that over 70% of your immune system is tied to your gut health? That’s right! The millions of microorganisms living in…
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…
Post-CNY Detox Plan Just for Mums
byChap Goh Mei is here, which also means Chinese New Year celebrations have come to an end. Or at least for this year. You…
Everything Parents Need to Know in the Year of the Water Rabbit
byAnother year had passed and the cycle begins anew. This January 22nd marks a new beginning in the Chinese Calendar, bringing us new challenges…
Emotional Intelligence: The ‘Missing Half’ of Your Child’s Cognitive Development
bySupermums are everywhere—we see them on Instagram posts, television programs, billboard ads, and even in real life among family and friends. They seem to…
Who Says Pregnant Mummies Can’t Have Yee Sang? Here Are Some Pregnancy-Safe Alternatives
byChinese New Year is not complete without the iconic Yee Sang or Yu Sheng (Prosperity Toss). Each ingredient has its own symbolism and meaning…
Calorie Counting: Healthy Habit or a Recipe for Disaster?
byThere are so many health and diet tips out there for how to maintain your figure, lose those stubborn pounds and stay fit and…
Why Skin-to-Skin Is Important for Mother-Child Bonding
byA newborn baby spends most of their first few years in their mother’s embrace: nursing, sleeping and bonding. If you’re a new mother, you…
Sleep Is Not Enough: Here Are 7 Types of Rest That Your Body Needs
byWhen we think about the word ‘rest’, our minds tend to immediately think of sleep or relaxation. Or simply ceasing all movement and activity…
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…
Meet these Vegan Bros Who are Busting the Myth that Real Men Can’t Go Meat-Free
byWe don’t see many men embracing the plant-based lifestyle these days; it was largely been seen as a predominantly female-led movement. But in recent…
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…
Late Motherhood: Benefits of Having a Child Later in Life
bySociety has put an unreasonable amount of pressure on women to reproduce as soon as they reach childbearing age. In some cultures, girls may…
This or That: Veganism Vs Vegetarianism
byWhile often lumped together, veganism and vegetarianism are two different kinds of plant-based diets. People adopt plant-based diets for many reasons; often ethical or…
“Cancer is Just a Word”: Activist Naliza Fahro-Rozi Shares Her Survival Story
byBreast cancer kills thousands of Malaysian women every year, and the numbers are rising fast. Spreading awareness is becoming more important in this day…
Ladies, Keep Alert on These Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer to Watch Out for
byNo one wants to have the “cancer talk”. It’s tragic, depressing and hopeless. But it’s a talk that we must have regardless. When it…
6 Foods to Improve Your Child’s Eyesight
byNutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
7 Ways to Manage Your Stress for Better Physical and Mental Health
byStress is a part of life, and, according to scientists, essential for the survival and success of a species. Millions of lifeforms have evolved…
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…
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…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Anmum™ Materna Wins Best No Added Sugars Maternal Milk
byPrenatal nutrition is such an important factor when it comes to the foetal growth and development. There could be chances where pregnant mothers do…
Breast Cancer Welfare Association: Giving Hope in Darkest Times
byBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Malaysian women. 1 in 19 women in the country are at risk of developing…
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: Measles Vaccine
byMeasles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
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…
Third Trimester: 35 Weeks Pregnant
byYou’re almost there, mums! At 35 weeks pregnant, you’re less than two months away from seeing your little one. Your baby is almost ready…
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…
Win Exciting Prizes with MARIGOLD UHT Milk and Sun Life Malaysia
byMARIGOLD, one of Malaysia’s leading milk brands, kicked off its first-ever collaboration with Sun Life Malaysia, a life insurance and family takaful company, via…
How to Tell if Your Child Has Psoriasis
byPsoriasis is a genetic disorder that causes itchy, red bumps to appear on the skin. It can be passed from parent to child and…
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…
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…
Perfect Posture: How to Stop Your Kids from Slouching
byMaintaining a good posture is the key to lifelong confidence and positive body image. It also ensures that you don’t suffer from debilitating medical…
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…