tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43231580555886538932011-11-27T15:21:31.164-08:00Your Health Info From Malaysia Local Resourcesarmourisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4323158055588653893.post-51740641393492181792009-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:002009-10-05T08:00:06.489-07:00

The pineapple is a member of the bromeliad family. It is extremely rare that bromeliads produce edible fruit. The pineapple is the only available edible bromeliad today. It is a multiple fruit. One pineapple is actually made up of dozens of individual flowerettes that grow together to form the entire fruit. Each scale on a pineapple is evidence of a separate flower.Pineapples stop ripening the

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KUALA LUMPUR : More young Malaysians below 40 are at risk of getting heart attacks due to a poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (PPUKM) cardiology unit head Assoc Prof Dr Oteh Maskon.He attributed this to the craving for teh tarik, roti canai, nasi lemak and smoking, as well as a lack of exercise. They are at risk from obesity, high blood

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Q: My brother is schizophrenic and suffers from delusions, hallucinations and hearing voices. He can become quite difficult to calm down when he has them. What is the right thing to do when he has one of these episodes? — Janet, Batu Caves.Dr. Yen Teck Hoe : Most families reported that a crisis or psychotic episode — that is, a severe break with reality — occurred a few months to a year after

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DO you often hold printed pages like this one at arm's length in order to read them clearly? Or do you routinely slip on a pair of non-prescription reading glasses, the sort you can pick up off a pharmacy rack, so you can read your Sunday morning papers?Either way, if you are over 45, such habits most likely mean you are subject to a pesky aspect of ageing called presbyopia.Oh My, Another -opia?

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by Dr. Milton LumSleepwalking (somnambulism) is not uncommon among children and is a reason for a medical consultation. The children find themselves in a state of transition from one sleep cycle to the next, i.e. from non-rapid eye movement (NREM) to wakefulness.During this transition state, there is a high arousal threshold, mental confusion and unclear perception.It usually occurs in the first

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In essence, diarrhoea is not a disease. It is a symptom of an infection or illness. Infant diarrhoea is usually caused by infectious agents such as bacteria (shigella or Escherichia coli), viruses (rotavirus), and parasites. If these organisms enter your baby's body, his normal bodily functions may be affected. Diarrhoea is a reaction to these infections. It is usually acute, lasting not more

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This year's flurry of educational events held in conjunction with World Alzheimer's Day will take place in over 50 countries and focus on : 'Diagnosing Dementia : See It Sooner'.Why is early detection important? Because Alzheimer's is incurable, but appropriate care and medical treatment can slow its progression and improve patient quality of life.The sooner it is detected, the sooner

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by Dr. Norashikin MokhtarThere are a few things that can ruin a pleasant post-coital haze – one of them is if your partner immediately rolls onto his back and begins snoring. This can be frustrating, but it is surely not as frightening as going to the bathroom and discovering that you are bleeding!Bleeding after sex can be due to a number of causes, and usually means that either the skin lining

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I am experiencing irregular periods now. I am in my mid-forties. Am I having menopause? My friends say I cannot be having menopause because menopause comes with 'hot flashes'.Every woman experiences menopause differently, and menopause isn't a single one-off event. It’s an accumulation of transitory events.It can start as early as in the 30s or as late as the 60s. Most women experience it during

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2009/09/04NST Onlineby Annie Freeda CruezKUALA LUMPUR : The Health Ministry does not recommend the use of washable face masks to stop the spread of influenza A (H1N1).Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said the mask, sold at 'pasar malam' for RM5 each, had not been evaluated by the ministry."People should use 3-ply and N95 masks if they have influenza-like illness (ILI)."N95 masks

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by Dr. Milton LumThe body rests and recovers from previous activities during sleep. Normal sleep comprises cycles of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM sleep is followed by REM sleep, which occurs 4 to 5 times during the usual 8-hour sleep period.The first REM period of the night may be last less than 10 minutes, while the last may exceed an hour. The NREM and REM

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by Dr. Nor Ashikin MokhtarA vaginal yeast infection is one of the most irritating yet common conditions that affect women.In fact, it is so common that about 75% of women will have a yeast infection at some point in their lives. Of these, almost half will have recurrent infections, meaning 2 or more infections later on in life.What Is a Yeast Infection?Yeast infection is also called candidiasis,

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by Dr. Clarence Lei Chang Moh and Datuk Prof. Dr. Tan Hui MengThe urinary bladder is a reservoir which stores and discharges urine at the appropriate time. Urine itself is produced from the 2 kidneys. Urothelial cancer may occur anywhere along the urinary tract, from the kidney to the proximal part of the prostatic lining. The most common site for urothelial cancer is in the bladder.SymptomsThe

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Cycling is a low-impact exercise that is good for the joints.When you reach a certain age, the aches and pains will begin, especially in the joints.While it may not be possible to prevent ageing, there are certain do's and don'ts that you can adhere to so that the pain in the joints will be minimal.Do’s1. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day as it helps to strengthen the muscles that protect our

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by Dr. Y.L.MI have been hearing so much about stem cells from billboards, newspaper reports and talk shows discussing about the ethics of it all. I am not quite sure I understand the concept of stem cells.Stem cells are cells from humans and animals (and yes, all of us have them) that are unspecialised. This means they have not yet been differentiated within the body to perform a specific

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Although the signs and symptoms of Influenza A(H1N1) have been widely publicised, many are still unclear about the way it could affect them personally. Here are a few frequently asked questions :I. How do we get infected with Influenza A(H1N1)?The A(H1N1) virus is mainly transmitted person to person by droplets that comes out the noses or mouths of infected people when they cough or sneeze. We

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by Dr. Y.L.MI am curious about how many influenza pandemics there have been in history, because this is the first time I have ever been in a WHO Pandemic Level 6 situation. Then again, I am only 15 years old! What is a pandemic anyway?A pandemic (pan = all; demos = people or population) is defined as an epidemic (or sudden outbreak of a certain disease) that becomes very widespread and goes on to

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Believe it or not, losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty much the same concept - consistent dieting coupled with cardiovascular exercise and weight training. This is how the professionals do it, and it works.Many of you may be hesitant to start a weight training program, but the benefits far outweigh any reservation you may have. Weight training enhances your fat loss by increasing your

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