Uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes affects the kidneys and leads to a condition called diabetic nephropathy, which is a leading cause of chronic renal failure in many countries, and Malaysia is no exception.

The kidneys play a pivotal role in maintaining blood pressure, and blood pressure, in turn, affects the health of the kidneys.

Kidney stones are much more common than bladder stones, and can lead to serious complications.

Managing urinary tract infections.

When harmful bugs invade the urinary tract, the ensuing infection can be problematic.

Medicines can give rise to various side effects, including allergies.

Skin allergies can get quite uncomfortable, and often leave unsightly traces on the skin.

Asthma is a common condition that can occasionally threaten life.

The young bear a disproportionate burden of sexual and reproductive ill health because they have not received adequate preparation about matters regarding sexuality, leaving them vulnerable to coercion, abuse, exploitation, unintended pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.

Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is a condition due to allergy that mimics a chronic cold.

The lowdown on feeding newborns cow's milk.

Allergies are very common, with about a quarter of the population affected at some time in their lives.