Is Ceramic and “Non-Toxic” Cookware Safe? July 25, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging The rising popularity of ceramic cookware products has seen these colourful pots and pans become coveted products in kitchens today. The range of kitchenware often come in pretty colours, claiming to be...
Your Kidneys Can Be Damaged By Heat Exposure July 18, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Extreme heat exposure can be deadly, and one of the ways that could happen is through kidney damage. It’s not a consequence of higher temperatures that people think about but it is a concern, especially...
Heavy Vehicle Accidents Raise Concerns Over Head Trauma July 11, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging The recent spate of heavy vehicle accidents has raised concerns over the severity and long-term consequences of trauma injuries, particularly head trauma. We delve into the issue with consultant neurosurgeon...
Erectile Dysfunction: Speak Up If You Can’t Get It Up June 20, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Sexual Health & Fertility Two in three Malaysian men above 40 are at risk of erectile dysfunction, but how many of them are open to talk about it, let alone seek medical help? 26 years after the blue pill was discovered to treat...
How Vapes Are Appealing To (and Harming) Our Kids May 30, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Bright colours, trendy designs, and cool flavours. E-cigarettes or vapes have been the new in-thing for a while, despite escalating warnings that they’re not the less harmful cousins to traditional...
It’s Time We Redefine Obesity March 28, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging What does it mean to be obese? We’re now slowly recognising that it’s not just a result of your lifestyle choices, but is a complex disease. Earlier this year, a group of international experts published...
Your Guide To Glucose February 28, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Dr Saiful Kassim, Consultant Endocrinologist Our body needs glucose to function, but as with all things in life, you can have too much of a good thing. We...
Why Malaysians Have Poor Diabetes Control February 21, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, Professor Dr Sanjay Rampal, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Malaya, Professor Dr Lim Lee Ling, Head of Diabetes Care Unit and Senior...
You Can Retract Papers But Can You Retract Misinformation? January 10, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging, Medical Ethics & Economics Remember that time during the pandemic Trump and many others promoted hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment? Well, the paper that people referred to in early 2020 has recently been retracted, but can the...
Is This The Year To Quit Smoking? January 3, 2025 Dr. In The House, Health & Aging Quitting smoking is probably one of the most difficult goals to achieve. Despite stories of smokers successfully quitting cold turkey, many people will find themselves making several attempts and may even get...