Author: Life Care Diagnostic

Mid-Autumn Festival: How to Enjoy Mooncakes Sensibly. By Michelle TieChief Dietitian,Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Traditionally round and baked, today we get...

How Do Ultrasound Scans Work? By Dr Chin Loi Chung - Consultant RadiologistLifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre,Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaAn ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to...

Media Release: #NewNorm Health Screening Economy Package Life Care announces cost-saving #NewNorm Health Screening Economy Package for all Malaysians. Kuala Lumpur, 17 September 2020 -...

An Open Letter to all Malaysians from Life Care :) Dearest Ali, Muthu, Ah Hock and everyone else in between. When was the last time you...

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in Malaysia and the most common cancer among man. As its name implies, it arises from the...

An MRI scan is painless and noninvasive. Doctors use MRI scans to diagnose and monitor head injuries and to check for bnormalities in the head...

Hypertension is one of the major non-communicable disease affecting adults age 18 years....

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Reminded Us That Health Comes First.                                 ...

During the Movement Control Order, only one representative from a family is allowed to go out to purchase the daily essentials.Make a shopping list and...

During the movement control order, it is advised for Malaysian to stay at home and avoid public gatherings and keep a social distance of at...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a chronic condition influenced by lifestyle and behaviour. The risk factors for CKD are highly prevalent among the Malaysian, and...

Kidneys filter all the blood that passes through in our body. Blood comes into the kidney, waste gets removed while salt, water, and minerals are...

Cancer is a disease that causes cells to divide without stopping, leading to tumor growth and reduced function in the immune system. Many cancers are...

1 in 4 Malaysian gets cancer by age 75 years old. Most type of early stage cancer have 95% chances of being cured if treated...

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most of cervical cancer cases. A person...

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide; it can occur at any age but is more common in older adults; 60 years old...

Thyroid gland (a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck) is part of endocrine system which produces hormonesregulate vital body functions, including:BreathingMuscle strengthHeart rateMenstrual...

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. There are lots of different types of HPV. Genital HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection which usually has...

Free radicals are constantly being formed in our body. Free radicals are by-products produced when our body breaks down food (especially unhealthy diet - high...

Physical health and mental health are among the important factors, besides socio-demographics and organizational factors, affecting employee health, which later influencing workplace productivity. Unhealthy lifestyle...

Understanding mental well-being is getting difficult & complicated because of the stigma that exists in our society and the lack of a concrete definition of...

Eating well and reasonable physical activity are important in keeping good physical health, but without an equally good mental health, a person is not going...

An adult aged 19 to 64 years old should go for at least a minimum of 150 minutes of direct intensity physical activity or 75...

Malaysia has the highest obesity rates in Southeast Asia, due to our sedentary lifestyles and undesirable eating habits. More than one in four grown-ups do...

Breast Cancer Screening is looking for signs of breast cancer at an early stage when it can be treated and may be cured.  MammogramMammography is...

The stage of breast cancer is one of the most important factors in evaluating treatment options. If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’ll want...

In the mirror:Step 1:Stand undressed from the waist up in front of a large mirror in a well-lit room. Look at your breasts. If they...

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cancer forms in the cells of the breasts.Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's...

Coronary Artery Disease/Heart AttackAccording to the latest WHO data published in 2017, Coronary Heart Disease Deaths in Malaysia reached 30,598 or 22.13% of total deaths....

Omega-3 fish oil is good fat. It contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), also found in fatty fish; salmon, tuna, anchovies &...

CT Calcium Scoring Scan (Heart), also known as Coronary Calcium Scan, is a non-invasive way detect heart disease by measuring calcium containing plaque in the...

Hazy days are back! It has been sweeping through the air in recent days, adding to existing pollution; particles, smoke and dust hanging in the...

What makes the food taste spicy? Capsaicinoids are the class of compounds found in members of the pepper’s family. The most common capsaicinoid is capsaicin....

Lifecare Meal Prep MONDAY Mayo-Free Tuna Salad Sandwich All you need : Wholemeal bread, water-packed tuna, low fat plain yogurt, and any vege you like...

Be a Little Patient While Your Milk Comes InWhen you're still pregnant your body starts producing colostrum. Colostrum is a nutrient-rich, syrupy, pre-milk miracle that...

The Influenza virus or more commonly called the Flu is as common as your neighbourhood “mamak” stall. It’s everywhere.Influenza is a viral disease that affects...

There are millions who live with viral hepatitis who are unaware of the danger that they carry around. Here are the 5 things you should...

1. Oats Oatmeal is a good alternative to typical Malaysian dishes for breakfast. Add mixed nuts, fruits and low-fat milk for extra benefits. 2. Brussels...

  Food Calorie per Serving Activities to Burn Calories 1 plate Char Kuey Teow 320 kcal Play badminton for 1 hour 1 piece Fried Chicken...

Increase Brain Power and Provide EnergyPromote Healthy Weight Management and Weight LossFlush out ToxinsImprove Skin ComplexionAid in DigestionBoost Immune SystemPrevent Headaches and BackachesImprove Heart Health Prevent...

Fewer Headaches Improved Circulation and Digestion Improved Breathing Increased Energy Levels Appear Taller and Slimmer Increased Self-Confidence A good posture everyday, keeps your back pain...

#1 : Stand rather than sit on public transport #2 : Take short walks during lunch breaks, coffee or tea breaks #3 : Set reminders...

When ordering your economy rice (or nasi campur), request for less rice. Choose brown or multi grain rice if available as they retain more of...

#1 : Take a relaxing bath or shower #2 : Avoid big meals at night #3: Limit caffeine and nicotine #4 : Avoid bright screens...

The medical centre wins Diagnostics Provider of the Year and Primary Care Provider of the Year.Strategically located at the Bangsar South Business District in Kuala...

What is Dementia? Dementia is a form of organic brain disorder associated with progressive neurodegeneration with resultant changes in cognition, memory, language and rational thinking....

Statistics on Mental Health in Malaysia show that the prevalence of mental health problems among adults in Kuala Lumpur is 39.8%. Mental Illness will be...

In today’s highly competitive conditions, mental health problems are no longer an unusual issue encountered and experienced by Malaysians. Statistic of mental health problems among adults...

Smoking Cessation There are many reasons why people, especially young teens who start smoking. Some first-time smokers started out of curiosity. Due to peer pressure...

Mona Lisa, a Robotic MRI & Ultrasound of the prostate is a Fusion Biopsy platform to target lesions of the prostate that is set to...

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, as the name implies, is a liver disease where there is increased amount of fat deposited in liver cells. It consists...

Stroke ( Cerebrovascular accident) According to the latest WHO data published in 2017, Stroke Deaths in Malaysia reached 15,642 or 11.31% of total deaths.  Stroke...

Stomach Cancer According to the latest WHO data published in 2017 Stomach Cancer Deaths in Malaysia reached 946 or 0.68% of total deaths. Stomach Cancer...

Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, a person...

Men's Wellness The journey of a male from his teens to andropause is accompanied with multiple biological and psychological changes. Often, these changes may be...

The total population in Malaysia was estimated at 32.1 million people in 2017, with 15,665,370 of them being female, making up 49.3% of total population....

"Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia and one of the highest in the world, probably next to Saudi Arabia, with 2.5 million...

High blood pressure or hypertension​High blood pressure or hypertension is a major public health challenge. It is common among Malaysians with at least 1 in...