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World Blood Donor Day
The World Blood Donor Day falls on 14th June every year. On this day, we express our gratitude to all the voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. The global theme of the World Blood Donor Day changes each year and this time round, the slogan is “Give blood and keep the World beating”. It highlights the essential contribution that blood donors make in saving lives and improving each other’s health.
Understanding Osteoporosis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones and reduced bone density, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Bone density is defined as bone mass composition, whereas bone quality consists of architecture, turnover, degree of damage and mineralisation rate.
A Look Into Hypertension
Living in a fast-paced world and juggling between work and personal life, it is apparent that taking good care of our health has become an increasingly difficult task.
Invest In Your Health Today: The Role Of Health Screening
On 14 May 2013, the world was shook when pop culture icon Angelina Jolie shared the news of her bilateral risk-reducing breast removal surgery due to having detected – through screening – a gene mutation that increased her cancer risks.
What You Need to Know About Malaria
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. Mosquitoes spread the parasite to people when they bite them.
Nutritional Management During Fasting Month of Ramadan
Muslims around the world are nearly halfway through the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslim adults and adolescents who have reached puberty abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. In Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, the average fasting hours range from 12 to 14 hours a day. Certain groups such as pregnant and lactating women, and individuals with severe illnesses, are exempted from fasting for health reasons.
Could You Be At Risk? Understanding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The liver plays an important role in processing nutrients, detoxifying harmful substances, and synthesising important substances for bodily functions.
Breast and Cervical Cancer: Early Detection and Prevention
It’s the International Women’s Day! Today, we are here to empower women to care and make informed decisions about their health.
Your First Period: What to Expect and How to Handle It
There’s always a first time to everything – including periods. For first-timers, navigating periods can be sticky – how to handle the menses, what to do when you have cramps, and the list just goes on. But don’t worry! In this article, we’ll go over what you need to know about menstruation.
Shedding Light on Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common condition that affects millions of women worldwide. Despite being a significant health issue, endometriosis is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, with many women suffering for years before receiving a proper diagnosis.
BP Healthcare and University of Malaya (UM) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Grand Opening of Specialist Centre Medan Tuanku
In a time where access to quality healthcare is growing increasingly crucial, leading healthcare provider BP Healthcare Group and the University of Malaya (UM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) as part of our initiatives to improve healthcare services in the country. The MoU will see our collaboration in academia, dental care services and community outreach programmes.
Healthy Mouth For Kids
Oral health is important at every age. A healthy mouth helps you eat and speak, and healthy teeth can give you a winning smile. If you’re caring for young children, you can help them get an early start at protecting their teeth, gums, and mouth.
World Lung Cancer Day : Early Detection and Prevention Matters
According to the Ministry of Health, lung cancer is the third most common cancer in Malaysia. Apart from being the cancer with the highest mortality rate, lung cancer is usually only picked up at a later stage. This World Lung Cancer Day, let’s educate ourselves about the importance of early screening and detection for lung cancer!
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and The Role Of Vitamin E
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by the accumulation of more than 5% of fat in the liver, not attributed to alcohol consumption or the use of certain medications. The condition affects individuals who are obese, diabetic, suffer from dyslipidemia,advanced age, genetically inclined to the disease.
Vaccination: Safeguarding Our Health From Hepatitis
Did you know that hepatitis is a major public health problem in Malaysia? The Ministry of Health reports a significant rise in the mortality rate from hepatitis cases in 2021, when compared to the figures from 2016.This World Hepatitis Day, let’s play our part and spread awareness on the global healthcare burden that hepatitis poses and the importance of screening and vaccination!
World Hepatitis Day
Viral hepatitis is a major global health problem, resulting in more than one million deaths each year. World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28 July to raise awareness of the disease and to promote prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The date of 28 July was chosen in honor of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus.
Managing Knee Osteoarthritis With Physiotherapy
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis affecting more than 30% of Malaysians. This progressive joint disease is caused by the inability of the damaged joints to self-repair and typically affects the knee. Although it can occur without any apparent cause, there are some risk factors that can potentially increase the chance of osteoarthritis like obesity, gender, age, congenital defects and joint injury or overuse.
The Benefits of Physiotherapy: How It Can Improve Your Health and Well-being
Physiotherapy focuses on body function and movement, aiming to maximize physical potential. It improves quality of life through health promotion, prevention, intervention and rehabilitation.
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