Are protein powders safe to consume?
Some brands of this popular supplement among gym-goers have been found to contain harmful chemicals.
Are bullies born or created?
Our columnist delves into the makings of a bully and what makes them behave the way they do.
When you get pain in your butt
This might be due to piriformis syndrome, where buttock pain is the main symptom.
From the womb to white hairs: The different ages of our life
Humans go through various stages of growth and development that correspond with their age.
Are you confused about chikungunya?
This mosquito-borne disease, which is endemic in Malaysia, is breaking out in other parts of the world too.
Take a short walk after your meal for your blood sugar
Taking a quick walk after a meal can help to lower that post-meal blood sugar spike, which is especially beneficial for pre-diabetics and diabetics.
What is ‘malignant normality’?
This is when a charismatic, but delusional, leader can convince their followers that what would normally be considered morally wrong, is actually acceptable.
Rewiring baby’s brain to manage developmental issues
It is possible to ameliorate certain neurodevelopmental disorders if they are caught early enough.
When diabetes can make you go blind
Loss of vision is one of the consequences of uncontrolled or badly-controlled blood sugar levels.
Hydrocephalus: Too much fluid in the brain
More commonly associated with babies, adults too can experience this condition that can have various symptoms.
Help, there’s blood in my pee!
This condition can be an accidental discovery during a health check-up, and may not always be due to a serious health problem.
Leprosy: Still present, but can be diagnosed and treated early
Leprosy is still present in Malaysia, but it can be easily treated before it reaches the advanced stages with significant skin lesions.
