Malaysia is a truly a heaven for food lovers. We probably have the most variety of food in the world with taste to be envied for by others. On top of that, our foods are always available no matter what…
Eat Less to Live Longer – Dr Rizin Kusop
Category: Health Education
Kaki Manusia Bertaji – Dr Ahmad Mahyuddin
Baru-baru ini seorang lelaki separuh umur datang bertemu saya di klinik ortopedik. “Doktor, kaki saya ni tumbuh taji lah doktor, macam ayam. Makin lama semakin besar dan membonjol” “Sakit ke pakcik?”, saya tersenyum memandang beliau. “Cuma yang sebelah kiri ini…
Behind the Picture on the Cigarette Pack – Dr Ahmad Nordin
I am sure everyone has seen the recent campaign to reduce smoking. Gory pictures are printed on cigarette packs to put some sense of regret while they open the plastic and the top. How much has this really worked? I…
Quit Smoking for the New You – Dr Amer Siddiq
In an earlier article, the dangers of tobacco smoking and the benefits of quitting were discussed. In that same article (https://www.mmgazette.com/say-no-to-smoking-dr-amer-siddiq/) an explanation on how nicotine works in the brain to cause addiction was clarified. A simple and quick assessment…
Penjelasan Tentang Ubat Batuk – Mark Cheong
Tatkala memasuki sesebuah farmasi sambil berjalan ke arah rak di mana tersusunnya ubat batuk dan terlihatlah pelbagai jenama ubat batuk, setiap satunya terpampang bukti kehebatan tersendiri pada botolnya. Terdapat juga ubat batuk yang amat dikenali, hasil daripada liputan meluas melalui…
Say ‘NO’ to Smoking – Dr Amer Siddiq
This article aims to encourage smokers who have not considered quitting to start a quit attempt. For those who have tried and failed, to try again; and for those who have succeeded, to remain abstinent. The longer you are abstinent,…
Vaccination: A Poke In The Right Direction? – Dr Alya Hamzah
Vaccination has always been a road filled with contention. Supporters and those against it alike can debate the topic till the cows come home, cows WITH cowpox and mad cow disease included. With the barrage of information on the web,…
Vaccination Demystified – Dr Alya Hamzah
Vaccination is a method used to induce immunity or resistance to infections which are commonly found within a community. These infections when they occur can result in significant complications and even deaths. The process of vaccination, contrary to common belief,…
Sinus atau Resdung? – Dr Ahmad Nordin
Apakah beza di antara dua istilah ini? Kerapkali pesakit akan bertanya soalan in kepada saya “Doktor, adakah saya menghidapi ‘sinus’?”. Ada pengamal perubatan yang ingin menjawab “Ya” kepada sesiapa sahaja, sama ada mereka sihat atau tidak. Saya akan mejelaskan sebentar…
A Journey Back in Time: Home Birth – Dr Mardiana Kipli
Home birth is not an unusual occurrence for certain areas in our country. It has been practiced by traditional midwives and untrained birth attendants for many decades, since before the existence of modern medical facilities and hospitals. However by improving our…