Lai Cheng

Your hands open doors, handle money, touch public handrails and tabletops – and pick up plenty of germs along the way. Do you know: Your hands can have anywhere from 100,000 to a few million germs at any given time. And 4 out of 5 germs that cause illness are spread by hands. We frequently touch our eyes, nose, and mouth without even realising it. Germs can get into the body through the eyes,...

Our body often gives us signals when something is not quite right. Are you listening to it? Discolouration in nails, dark spots or changes in shape can mean vitamin deficiencies. A headache could be due to problems in the neck, muscles, nerves, or vascular system. Just popping a pill to address the symptoms will not solve the root problem. It’s important to treat the cause, not just the...

The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance says children have been specially targeted through the use of cartoon characters with 16,000 flavours, and e-cigarettes that resemble toys and sweets. About 30% of the e-cigarette smokers in Malaysia are aged between 12 and 15 years, according to a regional anti-tobacco organisation. The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (Seatca) said the...

A good night's sleep is important for physical and mental health. Back pain can make sleeping a challenge. By making simple changes in your sleeping position, you can take strain off your back. – Illustrations and text from Mayo Clinic (28 July 2023)