Rokok Elektronik & Vape

Rokok Elektronik & Vape

Definisi Rokok Elektronik & Vape

Kementerian Kesihatan mendefinisikan peranti elektronik yang mengandungi nikotin adalah dirujuk sebagai ‘rokok elektronik’ (eCig), sementara yang tidak mengandungi nikotin, adalah dirujuk sebagai Vape.

Komponen utama Rokok Elektronik dan Vape adalah

Bateri
Atomiser
Katrij

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Traditional Medicine or Complementary Medicine. What is it?

Traditional Medicine or Complementary Medicine. What is it?

What is traditional medicine?

“Traditional medicine as define as diverse health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal, and/or mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises applied singularly or in combination to maintain well-being, as well as to treat, diagnose or prevent illness.”

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Weight-loss surgery outcomes affected by vitamin D status, study suggests

Outcomes for patients who undergo weight-loss surgery may be influenced by vitamin D levels, according to a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine.Exposure to sunlight is a key factor in vitaminD levels; ultraviolet radiation from the sun triggers vitamin D synthesis in the body. As such, people with low sun exposure often have lower vitamin D levels, which has been linked to numerous health problems.Vitamin D plays a number of important roles in the body; it helps maintain bone health, aids immune system function and supports lung and heart health, among numerous other functions.

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Hepatitis C may raise risk for Parkinson's

While some people with hepatitis C may experience short-term illness that occurs within 6 months of exposure to HCV, around 70-85% of infected individuals experience chronic illness, which can lead to severe liver problems such as liver cancer or cirrhosis.Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is most commonly transmitted through contact with blood from an infected person, primarily through the sharing of needles.

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Move of the Week: Cross-Leg Diagonal Crunches

To achieve a cinched waist, it’s important to target all of your core muscles. This move in particular is fantastic for working out your obliques (those ab muscles on the side of your body.) Learn how to do Cross-Leg Diagonal Crunches with the help of Health‘s contributing fitness editor, Kristin McGee.

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Reduced Fat Creamy Skippy® issues Peanut Butter Spread Called Back For Reliable Contaminated With Metal Fragments

The Ministry of Health took note of a report from the website of the US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) in www.fda.gov.my about me recall voluntarily and is limited by the company Hormel Foods Sales LLC, United States (US) against a batch of peanut butter product SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread is distributed in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware and Arkansas, the US feared contaminated with fine metal fragments. Batch involved are packing 16.3 ounce jars, "Best If Used By" the DEC1416LR1 with the UPC code 37600-10500.

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Introduction

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the world. Tobacco use causes more than 5 million deaths per year worldwide, and current trends show that tobacco use will cause more than 8 million deaths annually by 2030. In Malaysia, smoking remains one of the top 10 reasons for hospitalization and causes of death. The Global Tobacco Survey 2011 reported 4.75 million smokers aged 15 and above in Malaysia. Tobacco cessation can significantly reduce the risk of smoking-related disease. One of the common smoking cessation treatments available is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). According to Cochrane Study 2008, NRT increases the rate of quitting by 50% to 70%.

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Stroke, heart attack and death risk may be predicted by grip strength

arge international study has associated weak grip strength with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as increased risk of death from both cardiovascular and noncardiovascular diseases.

Every 5 kg reduction in grip strength was linked to a 9% higher risk of stroke and a 7% greater risk of heart attack in the study.

Lead investigator Dr. Darryl Leong, of the Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University in Canada, and colleagues publish their findings in The Lancet.

Based on their findings, the team says a grip strength test could be used as a rapid, low-cost screening tool for health care professionals to identify patients at high risk of severe illness, as well those at high risk of death from such conditions.

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Warning signals from the volatile world of influenza viruses

February 2015

The current global influenza situation is characterized by a number of trends that must be closely monitored. These include: an increase in the variety of animal influenza viruses co-circulating and exchanging genetic material, giving rise to novel strains; continuing cases of human H7N9 infections in China; and a recent spurt of human H5N1 cases in Egypt. Changes in the H3N2 seasonal influenza viruses, which have affected the protection conferred by the current vaccine, are also of particular concern.

Viruses in wild and domestic birds

The diversity and geographical distribution of influenza viruses currently circulating in wild and domestic birds are unprecedented since the advent of modern tools for virus detection and characterization. The world needs to be concerned.

Viruses of the H5 and H7 subtypes are of greatest concern, as they can rapidly mutate from a form that causes mild symptoms in birds to one that causes severe illness and death in poultry populations, resulting in devastating outbreaks and enormous losses to the poultry industry and to the livelihoods of farmers.

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1.1 billion people at risk of hearing loss

27 FEBRUARY 2015 | GENEVA - Some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones, and exposure to damaging levels of sound at noisy entertainment venues such as nightclubs, bars and sporting events, according to WHO. Hearing loss has potentially devastating consequences for physical and mental health, education and employment.

Data from studies in middle- and high-income countries analysed by WHO indicate that among teenagers and young adults aged 12-35 years, nearly 50% are exposed to unsafe levels of sound from the use of personal audio devices and around 40% are exposed to potentially damaging levels of sound at entertainment venues. Unsafe levels of sounds can be, for example, exposure to in excess of 85 decibles (dB) for eight hours or 100dB for 15 minutes.

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Average penis length is revealed in new study

a question that continues to baffle many men: what is the average penis size? Now, a new study published in the journal BJU International claims to have found the answer.

"Men may present to urologists or sexual medicine clinics with a concern with their penis size, despite their size falling within a normal range," the authors note.Dr. David Veale, of King's College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, and colleagues say their findings may help health care providers counsel men who approach them with worries about their penis size - known as "small penis anxiety" or "small penis syndrome."

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Coffee intake linked to reduced risk of MS

A new study set to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 67th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, suggests yet another potential health benefit of coffee consumption: it could reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis.

MS is thought to be an autoimmune disease, whereby immune-system induced inflammation damages the protective coating of nerve fibers, called myelin. Symptoms of MS vary but commonly include loss of balance and coordination, blurred vision, extremefatigue, tremors and numbness.It is estimated that more than 2.3 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease of the central nervous system - the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Introduction

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the world. Tobacco use causes more than 5 million deaths per year worldwide, and current trends show that tobacco use will cause more than 8 million deaths annually by 2030. In Malaysia, smoking remains one of the top 10 reasons for hospitalization and causes of death. The Global Tobacco Survey 2011 reported 4.75 million smokers aged 15 and above in Malaysia. Tobacco cessation can significantly reduce the risk of smoking-related disease. One of the common smoking cessation treatments available is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). According to Cochrane Study 2008, NRT increases the rate of quitting by 50% to 70%.

How does NRT works?

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Suicides highest among those in their 50s

The Star

Monday, 15/07/2013

PEOPLE aged 50 to 59 made up the largest proportion of suicide victims in Singapore last year, new figures show.

Last year, 57 men and 38 women in this age group took their lives.

There was also a worrying rise in suicides among people in their 60s and older.

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Total respiratory tract of patients increased 21%

Total respiratory tract of patients increased 21%

JOHOR BARU: June 20 - The number of outpatients who suffered from 'Upper Respiratory Tract' (URTI) or irritation of the respiratory tract in the state increased by 21 percent over the past week.

State Health Director, Dr. Mohd Khairi Yakub said the situation was due to a number of areas in Johor, which recorded the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

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Constitutional Delay in Growth and Puberty

What is normal puberty?

Puberty occurs when your body undergoes physical changes from being a child to an adult.
Puberty occurs over a number of years:

• Between the age of 8 and 13 years (average of 11 years) in girls.
• Between 9-14 years (average of 11.5 years) in boys.

Girls start puberty with breasts development. Other changes include pubic hair growth, growth spurt, and finally periodic bleed (menstruation). Menstruation should occur before the age of 16.

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Take vaccination if the U.S.

Kuala Lumpur 14 January - Malaysians especially senior citizens who wish to enter the United States (U.S.) and countries affected by winter advised vigilance to prevent flu infection.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said this was because there were reports of at least 28.747 cases with 20 children in the U.S. die from the infection.

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Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)

What is Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)?

This is only one of the numerous sexually transmitted diseases in adult population. It may present as unsightly genital viral warts (fleshy grape-like lesions). The infection of the cervix in women can lead to the fairly common cervical cancer later in life.

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Pre Wedding - Test pre-marital HIV

Test pre-marital HIV screening can be done in any clinic in Malaysia and performed for free. The main purpose of this test is to enable individuals to know their HIV status, especially among at risk either infected with HIV or otherwise and take appropriate action to prevent further transmission of the disease to others. Any individuals who have been infected will be given health education, counseling, treatment and others to ensure that their health is being maintained.

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Why chocolates are good for you

Chocolates are the most popular food around the world and for all ages. It is often used to show love and affection and lift spirits. Chocolates are made from cocoa beans that have been cultivated for millions of years in South American rainforests.

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