Eat for Better Vision: 10 Best Foods to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Bright
Almost everyone was told the same thing as a child: eat your carrots and you will see in the dark. It is one of the
Why You Should Never Rub Your Eyes Too Hard
It usually happens at the end of a long day. Your eyes start to prickle, then properly itch. Before you have decided anything at all,
Can Kidney Damage Be Reversed? What Doctors Say
Can kidney damage be reversed? The honest answer depends on which kind of damage you have. There are two kinds, and they behave very differently.
Why the Kidneys Are Called the “Silent Organs” — and How to Protect Them
A man goes for a company medical check-up. He feels fine. He has felt fine for years: no pain, no swelling, nothing that would make
Salt, Sugar, and Fat: How Much Is Too Much for a Healthy Heart?
Cut down on salt. Cut down on sugar. Cut down on oil. Everybody has heard it, from a doctor, from a parent, from a poster
How Diabetes Increases Heart Risk and What You Can Do About It
Most of us think of diabetes as a sugar problem. You watch your teh tarik, you skip the kuih, you check your numbers. But diabetes
Eat Smart, Heart Strong: Foods That Help Prevent Heart Disease
Look at the table the next time you sit down for lunch. There is rice. There is probably something fried. There is a bowl of
10 Early Warning Signs Your Heart Might Be in Trouble
It is almost always explained away. The tightness climbing the stairs was because the stairs are steep. The breathlessness was because the day was hot.
When Schools Become Unsafe
It usually starts as something small enough to explain away. A stomach ache every Monday morning that disappears by lunchtime on Saturday. A school bag
What Everyone Should Know About Taking Care of Your Kidneys
Long hours. Meals eaten standing up, or skipped altogether. Three cups of coffee to get through the afternoon, and a painkiller whenever the back or
Why Flu Cases Are Rising — What You Should Know & Do
You know the pattern. The family WhatsApp group goes quiet for two days. Then suddenly there are five voice notes. The cousin in Penang has
How to Stay Healthy and Ready for the Changes in the Weather
The first heavy rain of the season has a smell. Warm tar, the drain behind the shophouse, the drop in pressure a minute before the
The Importance of Early Detection: How Early Diagnosis Saves Lives
Most people do not find a lump in a clinic. They find it in the shower, or while putting on a bra, or when a
Protecting Young Eyes: Common Children’s Eye Disorders and How to Treat Them
Your child starts sitting closer and closer to the television. A teacher sends a note home saying he cannot copy from the whiteboard. You scroll