Health Today Malaysia - August 2019

In this issue

In August, HealthToday celebrates the legendary badminton champion Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei (page 33). The highlight of our Nutrition section is guilt-free air-fried chicken complete with aromatic herbs and spices by our resident dietitian Georgen Thye (page 7). We bring you a heart-touching story on Patti LaBelle in conjunction with World Lung Cancer Day (page 16). The Health Focus of this month is eczema—paediatrician Dr Erwin Khoo explains why eczema occurs, and how parents can help their children manage the symptoms (page 21). So what are you waiting for? Subscribe now!

IN BLACK, IN THE CHURCH … DANCING & CRYING

In legendary R&B diva Patti LaBelle’s music video If You Asked Me To, she was seen in tears. Most people assumed that she was being a consummate showperson, overwhelmed by her emotional performance, but the story behind the video was far more heartbreaking.

2 mins

Food And Cancer … Is There A Link?

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”— Hippocrates.

3 mins

Explaining Eczema

The world of a child with eczema is an itchy one.

10+ mins

Celebrating The Legacy Of A Legend Lee Chong Wei

The legendary shuttler needs no introduction. His recent retirement from professional badminton left friends and foes shattered and the badminton scene will never be the same.

5 mins

Need A Face Lift?

Botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers may seem similar, but they are two very different things. Although they are both injectable cosmetic treatments performed by aesthetic physicians, that’s pretty much where their similarities end. An expert in the field answers some frequently asked questions and tells us all we need to know about these two popular non-invasive procedures.

5 mins

Ice Those Wrinkles Away!

Today, we’re going to talk about Cryofacials.

2 mins

Awesome Tips To Manage Your Scalp Issues

Having dandruff or a red and itchy scalp can be bothersome, irritating and sometimes embarrassing. Dermatologist Dr Ch’ng breaks down some facts about dandruff and gives us some helpful tips on how to manage our scalp issues

3 mins

An Inflammation In The Middle Ear

Previously, Professor Dato’ Dr Balwant Singh Gendeh touched on otitis externa, or inflammation of the outer ear. This month, he will take us on a closer look into another type of ear inflammation that commonly affects children—inflammation of the middle ear, or otitis media.

5 mins

Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Wisdom tooth surgery is one of the most common minor oral surgical procedures performed in the dental clinic setting by a dentist, often under local anaesthesia (LA). But some complex and challenging cases are best undertaken by a trained consultant oral surgeon or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, to minimize post-operative side effects. Dr Andrew Chan Kieng Hock explains the finer points of wisdom tooth surgery and how to survive it with as little discomfort as possible.

5 mins

Baby's Best Brain Food?

Breast Milk is called liquid gold for a good reason. It is a nutrient-rich food constantly changing in composition based on the baby’s nutritional needs, as well as a source of antibodies to help the baby fight off infections.

2 mins

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