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Getting some sleep

A look at ways to manage insomnia. The body rests and recovers from previous activities during sleep. Normal sleep comprises cycles of non-r...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 25 Jun, 2009
Flu in human civilisation

Flu in human civilisation

By DR Y.L.M A look at the history of flu pandemics. I am curious about how many influenza pandemics there have been in history, because this...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 21 Jun, 2009

Ageless surgeries

By DR CHA KAR HUEI Can anyone be ever too old for ‘key-hole’ surgery? More and more surgical operations are being performed using minimally-...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 21 Jun, 2009

Hidden danger in plastics

A chemical commonly found in plastic can affect heart cells and worsen heart attacks. Hormone experts are worried by a chemical called bisph...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 20 Jun, 2009

Storing health records electronically

By Dr MILTON LUM Electronic health records aid clinicians’ decision-making by providing access to patient information when they need it to i...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 14 Jun, 2009

Sleep - A healthy snooze

By Dr MILTON LUM Sleep is needed for the body to rest and repair. SLEEP is something none of us can do without. However, the reason why ever...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 10 Jun, 2009

The fats of life

By Dr NORIMAH A KARIM Despite its reputation, we have to realise that not all fats are bad. OVER the years, the media has done a fair bit in...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 7 Jun, 2009

Kiwifruit - Packed with goodness

Kiwifruit is not just loaded with vitamin C, it is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is kiwifruit season from May to December. Zespri, a kiwifru...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 4 Jun, 2009 1
Reasons to stop smoking

Reasons to stop smoking

By LIM WEY WEN Thanks to anti-smoking campaigns, many smokers know of the common health hazards that come with cigarette smoking. However, b...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 31 Mei, 2009

Adult immunisation

A VACCINE induces immunity to a disease by stimulating the body’s production of antibodies. Efficacy levels of vaccines range from 60% to 70...

MOHD ADHA MOHD ZAIN (ADHA ZAIN) 20 Mei, 2009

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