Category: Health EN

Most people think getting healthy requires an expensive gym membership. But the truth is much simpler. Just walking 30-45 minutes a day can transform your health. It can: Strengthen your heart Reduce stress and anxiety Support long-term longevity Some of the healthiest populations in the world don’t spend hours in gyms — they simply walk every day as part of life. Your body was designed to...

A Chinese woman developed kidney disease after changing the colour of her hair every month just to follow the style of her favourite star. The 20-year-old developed symptoms such as red spots on her legs, joint pain and stomach ache. She was diagnosed with inflammation of the kidneys. Her doctor, Tao Chenyang, at the Zhengzhou People’s Hospital, said the woman went to the hair salon to have...

1. LOW ENERGY – Chia Seeds Chia seeds are rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and minerals like magnesium. They provide slow-release energy, help stabilise blood sugar levels, and prevent energy crashes. Soaking chia seeds improves digestion and nutrient absorption, making them ideal for daily energy support. 2. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – Garlic Garlic contains allicin, a powerful...

On 25 February 2026, a group of 27 students (15 females & 12 males) and 6 teachers, including the headmaster from SK Jelutong school, visited the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). The visit was organised as an educational visit to create awareness among students from Young Doctors Club about obesity and diabetes, as well as to help them understand the causes, health impacts, and ways...

Your heart is not just a symbol of love – it is a high-performance muscular pump that beats about 100,000 times a day, moves nearly 2,000 gallons of blood daily, and never takes a break. Unlike other muscles, it cannot “rest” when overworked. Its performance depends entirely on how you live – daily habits determine long-term cardiac output, rhythm stability, vascular health, and disease...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls upon consumers to avoid crowded, enclosed and poorly ventilated spaces, as these increase the risk of tuberculosis (TB) transmission. This is in view of the recent resurgence of TB in Malaysia. TB is an airborne infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can affect almost any...

Today, 4 March, is World Obesity Day. On this occasion, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on Malaysians to practise a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of obesity, which is increasing at an alarming rate. World Obesity Day is a global initiative that focuses on raising awareness of the severity of obesity, its health risks and preventive actions. It also recognises the root...

Roses account for 66% of Ecuador's total flower output, a figure that propelled the country in 2024 to become the world’s third-largest exporter, with more than 2 billion stems sold annually, behind only the Netherlands and Colombia. However, Ecuadorian scholars and campaigners question whether the economic opportunities it offers can really secure producers’ futures – or perhaps trap them...

Most people eat twice as much salt as the 1 teaspoon per day recommended by WHO, putting them at higher risk of heart disease and other medical conditions. As much as 70% of that salt is hidden within processed foods and condiments. Salt is a seasoning that can flavour food and act as a preservative. It is an ingredient commonly added by food manufacturers to processed food products – a chief...

So you’ve seen all the warnings about how smoking is so bad for you. But here’s the question: Why? What is it about smoking that is so dangerous? A video, “Why Give Up Smoking” by DocUnlock explains why (transcript below). What's inside a cigarette? A cigarette is usually made up of 3 parts: First there is the cigarette filter, this is also known as the cigarette butt. Then there is the...