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Day: September 7, 2023

CAP’S URBAN GARDEN BOUNTY

The picture below shows ash gourd harvested from CAP’s urban farm, each fruit weighing from 6 to 8 kg. Ash gourd, also known as winter melon and wax gourd, is commonly taken as a vegetable as well as a juice. It provides a cooling effect to the body. Grow your own fresh, healthy food; save money on groceries; and reduce your carbon footprint.  
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Cancer On the Rise in Under-50s

9 in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases There are many upsides to growing old, but one of the downsides, unfortunately, is a higher risk of developing cancer. Increasing age is a key risk factor. And with more of us living longer worldwide, millions of older people will have to contend with the disease. Now a new study adds weight to...
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PROTECT THE PUBLIC AGAINST AIR POLLUTION – THE GREATEST ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THREAT

On this International Day of Clean Air for blue skies (7 September 2023), the Consumers Association of Penang calls on the Malaysian authorities to act urgently on air pollution, the biggest environmental health risk of our time. According to the United Nations, over 99% of people today breathe unsafe air. Exposure can lead to stroke, heart and lung diseases, cancer and more. Globally, polluted...
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