Fat Kids Aren’t ‘Cute’: Taking Childhood Obesity Seriously
byThere’s a phrase you’ve probably heard at family gatherings or school events directed at chubby little children: “Aww, so cute!”. Those round cheeks, pudgy…
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Novo Nordisk Launches Obesity Medicine Wegovy® (Semaglutide 2.4 mg) (MAL24126014AZ) in Malaysia
byNovo Nordisk today announced the availability of Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) (MAL24126014AZ) in Malaysia, an adjunct treatment option for adults living with obesity and…
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…
Does Consuming Ultra-Processed Food Increase Your Risk of Obesity, Diabetes or Cancer?
byAccording to the World Health Organisation, 70% of deaths worldwide today are due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). These include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases…
Obese Toddlers Might Be Cute, but You Need to Watch Out for Their Health! Here’s Why
byWhat is the first thing that comes to mind when you see an obese toddler? Do you think they are adorable and cute? Or…
Is Gestational Diabetes A Big Deal And How Can It Hurt My Baby?
byGenerally, diabetes is one of the most major health concerns in Malaysia. However, for pregnant mummies, you may have heard of gestational diabetes. But,…
Secondhand Sugar is like Secondhand Smoke, Avoid Breastfeeding it to Your Baby
byWhen you made the decision to breastfeed, you knew from Day One you would have to make adjustments or sacrifices to your lifestyle in…
Risks Of Childhood Obesity
byThe statistics of Malaysians suffering from obesity has been increasing drastically over the years. According to Star2, Malaysia is now Asia’s fattest country with…