Creating a supportive environment , Promoting family’s role in diabetes management and prevention Diabetes currently affects about 3.5 million Malaysians – the highest rate of incidence in Asia, and with a 17.5% prevalence in adults above age of 18 years, it is also one of the highest in the world
Nothing beats a hot bath on a cold day — but if you really want to do yourself a favour, you should also pay attention to how hot you make it. So long as it’s not burning hot, no harm done, right? Well, the hotter your bath is, the more
The first signs seem innocuous: Your child is thirstier than normal and urinates often — even at night. What’s more, he or she is increasingly fatigued and weak, and has lost weight. These are all symptoms of type 1 diabetes. A child drinking more liquids than usual, particularly in summer,
How much an expectant mother tips the scales doesn’t reveal anything on its own about how her unborn child is faring. And a pregnant woman will obviously gain weight. But the German association of gynaecologists warns that they shouldn’t put on too many pounds. That’s because a recent study found
People who own dogs are more likely to survive heart attacks and strokes than people who don’t, according to new research published by the American Heart Association. The findings — produced by a clinical study, and a separate large-scale analysis of existing data — build on previous research and confirm
Whether it’s for a headache, menstrual cramps or an aching tooth, many people have an over-the-counter pain reliever in their home medicine cabinet. Drugs that reduce pain, known medically as analgesics, can have unwelcome side effects, however. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about pain relievers. Q: How
KUALA LUMPUR: FWD Takaful Berhad (formerly known as HSBC Amanah Takaful [Malaysia] Berhad) has signed a sponsorship agreement with National Sports Council (NSC) to formalise the company’s RM5 million sponsorship towards supporting the development of the country’s para-athletes. FWD Takaful is the first Malaysian Takaful provider to pledge sponsorship for
KUCHING: Selection trails to pick players for the state President’s Cup team and Sukma team 2020 will be held at Sri Aman Sports Complex on November 16 and 17. Chairman of the selection committee Abdillah Majid said players born in 1999, 2000 and 2001 are invited to attend the trails
PETALING JAYA: The plastic products industry is one of the most vibrant industries in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector, Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Dr Ong Kian Ming said yesterday. Citing the Department of Statistics Malaysia, he said the trade value of manufactured plastics grew by 3.4 percent year-on-year (y-o-y) to
KUALA LUMPUR: Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up its largest 11.11 Big Sale. Seventy million items were sold on November 11 with 3 times more orders recorded in the 1st hour compared to 2018. Shopee also delivered on its promise to offer an engaging
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