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 colon or the rectum. It usually starts off as a polyp, which is growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. Not all polyps become cancerous, but some…
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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 or brain. The length of the procedure varies, depending on the situation.Head MRI scans are an important tool to indicate changes in tissue, which is vital in assessing many conditions,…
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Understanding Hypertension Hypertension is one of the major non-communicable diseases affecting adults age 18 years and older in Malaysia. Having the highest rate of overweight and obese population among Asian countries, it is no surprise that the prevalence of hypertension in Malaysia is 35.3%, which showed an increase as compared to 33.6% in 2011 (National Health…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Has Reminded Us That Health Comes First. We MUST be mindful of everyday preventive actions to…
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01 | PLAN AHEAD 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 get a healthier food choice. BreadsWhole grain, wrap, corn tortillas, pita bread GrainsInstant oatmeal, brown rice, couscous, quinoa FruitsAll kinds VegetablesAll kind fresh vegetables…
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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 least 1 metre. Along with advices related to personal care including hand washing, not touching face has created concern about exercising in gyms or outdoor exercise.For all of us, young…
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