Category Archives: Health Information

Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that cause the body to produce less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is a substance in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Due to the impaired production of hemoglobin, red blood cell production becomes abnormal, leading to anemia. The disease is categorized into two […]

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are extra “small bones” that grow on existing bones. They often appear in areas like the knees, spine, and hips. Bone spurs typically form due to long-term joint wear and tear or degeneration. As we age, cartilage wears down, increasing friction between joints. In response, the body generates extra […]

The Glomerular Filtration Rate ( GFR ) is an important indicator of kidney function. It represents the amount of blood filtered by the glomeruli per minute, usually expressed in <milliliters per minute per 1.73 square meters> of body surface area. The glomeruli are tiny filtering units in the kidneys responsible for removing waste and excess […]

The kidneys are vital organs in the body, responsible for filtering waste from the blood, balancing water and salt, and helping to control blood pressure. Healthy kidneys are crucial for keeping the body functioning properly! If the kidneys have problems, it can affect the whole body, leading to various discomforts. So, what signs in daily […]

Do You Understand Their Structure and Function? Kidney Structure The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the lower back. Most people have two kidneys. The internal structure of the kidney includes the renal cortex, renal medulla, and glomeruli, which are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood, maintaining internal […]

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory disease that causes the airways (trachea and bronchi) to narrow, leading to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. The severity and frequency of asthma vary from person to person; some may experience mild symptoms, while others may suffer from severe asthma attacks requiring emergency treatment. […]

Many pregnant women are often concerned about their diet during pregnancy. There are many concern and fear that certain foods might affect the baby. Especially when it comes to choosing protein powder. Some pregnant women have heard that consuming protein powder during pregnancy can lead to healthier, stronger babies who get sick less often. But […]

Cardiovascular Blockage – Also Known as the “No.1 Killer” In recent years, cardiovascular blockage has accounted for up to 15% of sudden deaths in Malaysia, particularly among men. Intense exercise is also one of the reasons for the increased rate of sudden death. Cardiovascular blockage refers to the obstruction of blood flow within the arteries, […]

Often, we equate being thin with being healthy, but is that really the case? Especially when we are losing weight, we tend to obsess over one thing, which is our weight while neglecting the visceral fat inside our bodies. What is Visceral Fat?Visceral fat, also known as intra-abdominal fat, is fat stored within the abdominal […]

Stroke, also known as “cerebral apoplexy” or “cerebral stroke“, it is an acute cerebrovascular disease. It’s also considered as “Geriatric disease”. Stroke has five major characteristics which are high incidence, high disability rate, high mortality rate, high recurrence rate, and high economic burden. In Malaysia, there are more than 40,000 stroke cases and leading around […]