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What is a Cesarean Section Surgery? Cesarean section surgery (C-section) is a surgical procedure where a doctor makes an incision in the abdomen and uterus to deliver your baby. Typically, this surgery is performed if there are complications or difficulties with your normal childbirth (vaginal delivery). Additionally, it may be scheduled if you've had a previous […]

Coconut oil and its variation like virgin coconut oil has been in the beauty scene for ages. While it is known for plenty of wonders, the activated form of this substance may be something new to all. Let’s find out. One of the daunting skin problems that can happen in men and women is dandruff. Pause […]

Individuals who are diagnosed with diabetes are likely to be at risk of suffering from other health problems. These include cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which refers to diseases that mainly affect the heart and blood vessels [1]. Globally, roughly 1 in 3 individuals with Type 2 diabetes also suffer from some form of CVD [2]. What’s […]

The effective management of diabetes involves adopting healthy lifestyle practices such as consuming nutritious, well-balanced foods, regularly exercising and good adherence to a medication regimen.    A typical medication regimen for diabetes management may include injectable insulins, as well as oral medicines like biguanides, sulphonylureas (SU), thiazolidinediones (TZD), dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) […]

According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) by the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia, approximately 1 in 5 Malaysians have been diagnosed with diabetes [1]. This survey also discovered that just over half the Malaysian population (50.1%) were diagnosed as either obese or overweight [1].    Body mass index (BMI) is directly associated […]

According to the International Diabetes Federation, the global estimate of adults who are living with diabetes as of 2019 is 463 million [1]. More worryingly, diabetes, if not managed effectively, can also increase a patient’s risk of cardiovascular problems, such as heart disease or stroke [2].    Therefore, it is important for patients with diabetes to adopt […]

Findings of the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) showed that the prevalence of obesity rose from 17.7% (3.3 million Malaysians) in 2015 to 19.7% in 2019 [1].    Excessive weight gain or obesity can decrease life expectancy and put individuals at an increased risk of developing a number of […]

Malaysia is well-known to the world for a number of reasons. These include being a popular food haven and tourist destination, as well as a melting pot of different cultures. Unfortunately, Malaysia has also earned itself the label of the “Most Obese Country in Southeast Asia”, with 50.1% of the country’s adult population being overweight […]

Although diabetes is a disease not to be taken lightly, living with it is not the end either; one can still learn how to live a full, active, and wonderful life. It all comes down to knowing how to take care of yourself. And you can do that by establishing a routine that includes healthy […]

Diabetes is a chronic disease that disrupts the ability of an individual’s body to regulate glucose effectively[1]. More specifically, individuals with Type 1 diabetes are incapable of producing adequate insulin to process the glucose that they get from the food, known as “insulin deficiency”. Individuals with Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, are not […]