Category: Health EN

A 60-year-old man with no psychiatric history substituted table salt with sodium bromide for 3 months, following ChatGPT’s advice. He developed hallucinations, paranoia, and confusion – leading to a 3-week involuntary psychiatric hold. Physicians diagnosed him with bromism, a rare form of bromide poisoning. After antipsychotic treatment and electrolyte therapy, he recovered and was...

Your calves are more than muscles they’re your body’s “second heart.” Discover how this hidden pump protects circulation, energy, and long-term health, and how a simple habit can keep it active every day. We all know the heart is working nonstop to keep us alive. But hidden in your lower legs is another vital pump that plays a huge role in how energised, clear-headed, and healthy you...

Approvals for the import into Malaysia of genetically modified (GM) crops for food and feed have increased markedly in recent years. Most of these crops are of the herbicide-tolerant and/or insect-resistant varieties, giving rise to health concerns of exposure to herbicide residues and insecticidal toxins via food consumption. The food safety risks are compounded by the proliferation of...

Drinking water upon waking up is a simple practice that is good for health. Doing this rehydrates your body, which is mildly dehydrated after several hours without water while you sleep. Water makes up around 60% of your body, and is important for maintaining bodily functions, including digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, and cellular activities. Drinking water in the morning helps...

Obesity and overweight can affect health in many ways. But do you know: Excess body weight can also wreak havoc on your knees. Osteoarthritis, also called wear-and-tear arthritis – is a condition in which the cartilage or natural cushioning between joints wears away. This causes the joints to rub more closely against one another since there are fewer shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage....

Countless teens and adults are exposed to blue light at night from various devices. These devices aren’t dangerous in and of themselves. But researchers have discovered that they interrupt sleep and prevent the deep, restful sleep we need to be healthy. Blue light suppresses the body's release of melatonin, a hormone that makes you feel drowsy. While this promotes wakefulness during the day,...

Famous Greek philosopher Aristotle once said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves”. Happiness comes from your own actions and you can create it every day. It is an active process, not just a passive state and taking action is a powerful way to change how you’re feeling. To be happy, engage in actions that foster well-being, such as connecting with others, taking care of your physical health,...

Spices are known for their medicinal properties. They are packed with plant compounds that have powerful protective effects on the body, and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems. Their most common use, however, is in food. There are more than 100 common spices used in cooking around the world, and some have proven to be concentrated sources of antioxidants – substances...

Under stress or feeling down? Activate your brain’s happy chemicals. There are 4 feel-good hormones that affect your mind, mood and body. Here’s what you can do to help produce more of these natural mood boosters. DOPAMINE aka the "feel good" hormone plays a role in feeling happiness, pleasure and reward. To have it: be kind to yourself and others; get plenty of sleep; exercise; listen to...

Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys, may have contributed to more than 10% of all global mortality from heart disease in 2018 among men and women ages 55 through 64, a new study found. “Phthalates contribute to inflammation and systemic inflammation in the coronary arteries, which can...