Paediatrician Enlightens Parents on Keyhole Surgery for Kids
by / 1831 readsFor many years now, surgery has always been scary for both adults and children—be it a major or minor one. Up until the early…
For many years now, surgery has always been scary for both adults and children—be it a major or minor one. Up until the early…
Sunway Putra Mall is supporting the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme which is also known as Program Imunisasi COVID-19 Kebangsaan (PICK) that is happening at…
For patients that have recovered from COVID-19, it may seem like the worst of the virus is over–however it is wise for them to…
Magnesium is potentially associated with muscle cramps and eye twitches, as well as a school chemistry experiment. Magnesium, as the body’s fourth most dominant…
Parents should keep tabs on their children to make sure they aren’t seeing friends and neighbours, and ensure their children adhere to mask wearing…
Here’s one of the most troublesome concerns for all pregnant women after delivery: How can I bounce back from my postpartum body after delivery?…
This year’s theme for International Thalassaemia Day is “Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community” – a call-to-action that encourages everyone to learn…
When I was a teenager, I remember being very happy when I didn’t have to deal with my monthly period because I felt like…
Walking past the room, I see a group of men and women laughing. What are they laughing about? What was the reason for this…
Do you know that Malaria claims the lives of around 660,000 people each year? Yes, that fact is true! Unfortunately, Malaria is an infectious…
Parents, be prepared to get back to home-based schooling for two weeks, after the school holidays in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri next month….
About 79 schools in Selangor have been instructed to close for two days after COVID-19 cases were reported. Selangor Education Department confirmed the schools will…
The external behaviour of tantrums and autism meltdowns can appear to be similar, but how can we distinguish between these two? Let’s learn about…
If you’ve been scratching your head wondering where you stand in the chain of COVID-19 infections, this chart should clear things up. So, how…
Finally, a decision that makes more sense. Just in this morning, any school which has a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if it is…
By now, someone in your child’s school might have contracted COVID-19. If not, someone’s child within your immediate circle of friends and relatives might…
Parents, load up on your child’s COVID-19 emergency pack items – wet wipes, sanitisers, tissues and extra face masks, as the numbers in schools…
Mums and dads, would you agree to be vaccinated by your employer? Well, like it or not, 70 per cent of Malaysian businesses will…
While we can’t ascertain the exact origin of this message, it has been making its rounds to parents and teachers everywhere, all weekend. The…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see an obese toddler? Do you think they are adorable and cute? Or…
Have you been struggling to get your mojo back recently? Do you ever reminisce about the good old days, where you were so energetic…
Life-giver and lifesaver – A day in the life of a stem cell protector. Superheroes come in all shapes, sizes, and professions. Motherhood had…
Parents should not solely let the school or authorities decide whether or not their children should return to the classroom after COVID-19 cases have…
Most people have heard about Parkinson’s disease, but they know relatively little about it aside from mobility and tremor problems that patients face. In…
Essential oils (EOs) are all the hype these days. It’s no wonder, as more and more parents are moving away from pharmaceutical products and…
EXCLUSIVE Question: COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, what can leaders…
The bright fluorescent light, squeaking or rattling sounds of shopping carts, crinkle of plastic shopping bags, loud intercom announcements, blasting overhead music, smell of…
The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) has announced the launch of its Certified E-Commerce Specialist (CES) Level 1 Programme. The specialised training and…
There were lots of tears when she first learnt that her three-year-old child, Ming, was autistic. It took some time to accept his condition,…
Time for some real talk! Most parents may find it uneasy to face the possibility of their child having autism. If you have friends…
Keeping up with lessons during the pandemic posed a challenge for most parents and children alike. Students from the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation (KDSF)…
Cri-Du-Chat means the cry of the cat in French. Have you heard of this syndrome? Cri-Du-Chat is a rare syndrome and a genetic disorder…
There are plenty of germs around us! They are present both in the environment and in our bodies. If a person is susceptible to harmful…
GERMS…we worry about them all the time! They are lurking everywhere and we can’t shake them off! Clean freak or not, we need to…
2020 will go down in history as a memorable year. While the medical community had always anticipated its possibility, its arrival inevitably caused chaos….
Have you ever seen anyone with a Tourette syndrome before? You would have been surprised if you see them for the first time. People…
It must be hard for parents with children that have any type of skin problem. Their daily activities are disrupted by these irritating triggers…
Well, do you know that Urinary Tract Infection or UTI is common to children? As many as 8 out of 100 girls and 2…
It is confirmed that the MCO is extended to February 18th. To-date, the Ministry of Health has reported that the total cases that have…
When our child gets sick, we tend to be the hero and ‘take over’ the doctor’s occupation. As a parent, we try to protect…
Covid-19, with its lockdowns worldwide, has seen incidences of abuse rose exponentially. While women and children usually bear its brunt, men are not exempted….
The year of 2020 slipped through our fingers with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. What we have not expected is…
Happy gut, happy body, happy child! Have you ever heard about gut health for your growing child before? If you have not, read on…
Since it is officially MCO (again) from 13 January – 26 January 2021, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken a step towards electronic…
When my husband and I were planning to start a family, we sat down one day and made three lists – current debts, must-haves, and…
Have you ever wondered that how can a baby who is so perfectly fine, suddenly passes away for no reason? This situation is being…
With 2020 almost in the rearview mirror and a vaccine in clear sight ahead, what lessons can we say we have learnt as parents…
Mina’s* eldest son, Adrian, was about a year old when he had his first febrile fit. He had been nursing a fever when the…
When it comes to discussions about mental health, most people would think that adults would be the ones who struggle most with issues like…