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CAP: Holistic Approach Needed To Tackle Stunted Growth In Children

Lai Cheng July 18, 2022 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes the move made by the Health Minister, YB Khairy Jamaluddin that a Special Committee will be set up to Combat Multiple Nutrition Problems in Children, especially the problem of stunted growth. Childhood stunting due to chronic undernutrition is a worrisome piece of news in our country, which claims to enjoy rapid economic growth, development and...

SWEET POTATOES Can Be a HEALTHY SNACK

Lai Cheng July 15, 2022 0 Comments

During the Japanese Occupation, when food was scarce, the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) became a staple food for many Malaysians. Unfortunately, since then many people have come to regard sweet potato as food for the poor, and as such think that it has little nutritional value. This is not true at all. Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Do you know: The B vitamins found in...

Development Destroys Nature

Lai Cheng July 15, 2022 0 Comments

THE GARBAGE MEN’S LIBRARY

Lai Cheng July 14, 2022 0 Comments

Books are a timeless preserver of literature, history, science, philosophy, and culture. However, as books became more abundant, so has the volume destined for landfills instead of a library. In the Cankaya district of the Turkish capital Ankara, garbage collectors joined forces to rescue discarded books. On their daily rounds, they collected scores of books and turned them into a library,...

Tobacco Generational Endgame Legislation Is An Important Step Forward

Lai Cheng July 14, 2022 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes and applauds the announcement by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to propose a progressive law to eliminate smoking and possession of tobacco products for people born after 2005. We urge the cabinet members and members of parliament (MPs) to unanimously support Khairy’s proposal because, as he described, “Malaysia will become the first...

PULSE OXIMETERS CAN BE INACCURATE

Lai Cheng July 13, 2022 0 Comments

Over the past 2 years, the pulse oximeter has become a crucial tool for tracking the health of COVID-19 patients. The small device clips onto a finger and measures the amount of oxygen in a patient's blood. But a growing body of evidence shows the device can be inaccurate when measuring oxygen levels in people with dark skin tones. A recent study has added to this concern. "We were fooled by the...

YOGA – A COMPASS FOR GOOD LIVING

Lai Cheng July 13, 2022 0 Comments

Do you know: Yoga is more than a workout, it’s a healthy lifestyle – a compass for living a meaningful life. This mind-body discipline, based on ancient Indian philosophy, is inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. It was added to the prestigious list in recognition of its influence on Indian society, from health and medicine to education and the arts (read more: Yoga is...

SOIL POLLUTION: A HIDDEN CAUSE OF HEART DISEASE

Lai Cheng July 12, 2022 0 Comments

Contaminated soil may lead to cardiovascular disease by increasing oxidative stress in the blood vessels (with more “bad” free radicals and fewer “good” antioxidants), by causing inflammation, and by disturbing the body clock (circadian rhythm), says a recent study in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology. “Soil contamination is a less visible danger...

VAPING ON THE RISE IN THE YOUNG

Lai Cheng July 8, 2022 0 Comments

A recent survey by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) on the use of vapes and e-cigarettes among young people found that more and more young girls, especially young girls, are addicted to these devices. Vape and e-cigarette use among the younger generation has now doubled compared to a year ago. Although the popularity and use of e-cigarettes and vapes have increased, the perceived...

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