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An Epidemic Of Allergic Diseases

In 2014, allergic diseases affected more than 1 billion people which was about 13 percent of the world population.

The Fame Meets Fibromyalgia

Lady Gaga is over-the-top extravagant, horrifyingly glamorous and unapologetically provocative — all in the name of music, art and free expression. But that doesn’t deter her from being real with her fans, openly discussing issues she struggles with personally including PTSD and fibromyalgia.

Suiting Up In A Time Of Disaster

In mid-March 2019, news of the Sungai Kim Kim chemical pollution disaster and its impact on thousands of Johor residents caught national attention. As healthcare services rushed in to provide medical aid, a temporary command centre was set up at Pasir Gudang Indoor Stadium to centralize efforts. HealthToday speaks to three pharmacists about their experiences as volunteers there.

An Insight Into Geriatrics

Geriatrics or geriatric medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the health and care of elderly people, specifically those aged 65 years and above. A specialist in this field tells us what the role of a geriatrician entails.

Beat That Stress!

Three mental health professionals discuss how stress affects both mind and body (particularly in terms of cancer), and provides strategies for stress management that everyone can use.

Embracing Vegetarianism

Just to recap, there are different types of vegetarians.

Sibling vs Sibling

Although arguments and fights between siblings seem to be a natural part of growing up, is such competition and antagonism healthy? A counselling psychologist shares how we can deal with such situations among our children and what happens if sibling rivalry carries into adulthood.

Toners - A Consumer's Trap?

What do toners actually do? Are they necessary in your skincare regimen?

Enable The Disabled Understanding Down Syndrome

In conjunction with International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, we look at how we can support those who are “differently abled” and take a closer look at Down syndrome.

Healing A Hurt Heel

For the second article in our new series on sports injuries, a sports medicine physician takes us through the causes and treatments for plantar fasciitis, commonly experienced as pain in the heel.

Skip The Sugar

There’s no denying that sugar makes food yummy (and makes us happy). Unfortunately, too much of it also brings a whole host of health problems.

Is It A Migraine Or Something More Serious?

A severe headache may be a sign of subarachnoid haemorrhage, which is bleeding in the brain and a medical emergency. Here’s how to tell if it’s just a ‘regular’ headache or something more serious.

Nick Jonas Braving Type 1 Diabetes

Besides navigating the hurdles of childhood stardom and breaking out of the Disney bubble, Nick Jonas has been candid about his health struggles. He has never held back in being involved as a spokesperson and raising awareness for type 1 diabetes.

Don't Sweat It

Do you sweat so much and so frequently that it makes you uncomfortable or embarrassed? Excessive sweating is actually a medical condition; it’s called hyperhidrosis. The good news is that there are effective methods to alleviate this condition.

Helping Malaysians Breathe

Now we can get correct facts and useful tips about asthma with just a few clicks, thanks to the good people of Asthma Malaysia.

Love Your Heart

World Heart Day falls on September 29. Why not use the occasion to start some heart healthy habits?

Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Wisdom tooth surgery is one of the most common minor oral surgical procedures performed in the dental clinic setting by a dentist, often under local anaesthesia (LA). But some complex and challenging cases are best undertaken by a trained consultant oral surgeon or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, to minimize post-operative side effects. Dr Andrew Chan Kieng Hock explains the finer points of wisdom tooth surgery and how to survive it with as little discomfort as possible.

Explaining Eczema

The world of a child with eczema is an itchy one.

A Milestone In Organ Transplant

In Malaysia, livers for transplant are commonly harvested from cadavers. It is the dawning of a new milestone when University of Malaya successfully establishes a living liver donor transplant unit.

The Pop Star And The Friend That Saved Her Life

She’s the teen queen turned chart-topping songstress. But away from the glitzy world of showbiz, Selena Gomez was a young lady battling an autoimmune disease and who received a kidney from her friend to survive

A Conversation About Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Nose cancer comes to the forefront of Malaysians’ minds when Datuk Lee Chong Wei revealed that he was diagnosed with this cancer last year.

Caring For Your Contact Lenses

An optometrist answers some frequently asked questions about contact lenses and how to care for them.

5 Useful Tips To Raise Well-Adjusted Kids

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What Exactly Does AA And DHA Do?

As a parent of young children, you will probably have noticed the long list of nutrients printed on the packaging of milk formula.

Schizophrenia: Debunking The Myths [Part 1]

Schizophrenia is a mental condition that has been highly misunderstood for decades. In this eye-opening two-part article, HealthTodays consultant psychiatrist brings clarity and gives us a detailed look at the symptoms.

Slowing The HFMD Epidemic

Since April this year, there has been an increase in the number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases among Malaysian children.

Let's Talk About The Cantonese Cancer

Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) isnt common, but it affects a strikingly high number of Chinese and Bidayuh people.

5 Doctor-Approved Exercises To Keep Your Heart Healthy

In conjunction with World Heart Day on September 29, here are some easy ways to get moving and keep our hearts pumping with health straight from a cardiologist.

Talking About Tonsils

When most people think about the immune system, they envision white blood cells rushing in the bloodstream to eliminate potentially harmful foreign microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

Sweet Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland might seem like a new kid on the block with sparkly eyes that adorn her young appearance but this petite young lady is one-short-candle away from entering the big THREE-O.