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05 Mar 2025 (0) What is Influenza?

Influenza or the flu, is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It spreads easily between people through respiratory droplets when they cough or sneeze. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the disease. There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics, with influenza A being the only type known to cause pandemics. Influenza A viruses are further classified into subtypes, such as H1N1 and H3N2, while influenza B viruses are categorized into B/Yamagata and B/Victoria lineages. Influenza C usually causes mild infections and has little public health impact, while influenza D primarily affects cattle and does not infect humans.

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12 Feb 2025 (0) Everything about Flu - what you need to know

Every year, millions of people get sick with influenza. WHO estimates that seasonal influenza causes 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and up to 650,000 respiratory deaths annually. But did you know that getting the flu isn’t just about a stuffy nose or a cough? For some, it can lead to serious complications, hospital stays, or even death. Influenza is common all over the world, and most people can recover on their own. Influenza is different from ordinary colds. It is many many times more severe than colds. Colds are usually caused by rhinovirus, and symptoms are mainly concentrated in the upper respiratory tract, including nasal congestion, cough and sore throat. In contrast, influenza is caused by the influenza virus, and the symptoms are more severe, such as high fever, general soreness and chills, and may even cause gastrointestinal discomfort such as nausea and diarrhoea.

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11 Oct 2024 (0) The Role of Vitamin C in Wound Healing

Wound healing is a complex biological process where the body repairs itself after injury. Whether it's a minor cut, a surgical incision or a more significant injury the healing process involves several stages. Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is essential for numerous bodily functions, but its role in skin health and wound healing is particularly noteworthy.

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27 Sep 2024 (0) Celiac Disease (CD)

Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the intestinal mucosa due to an immune response to wheat gliadins.

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17 Dec 2023 (2) Myalgia

Myalgia is the medical term for muscle pain. Myalgia are extremely common. Almost everyone has experienced discomfort in their muscles at some point. Because there’s muscle tissue in nearly all parts of the body, this type of pain can be felt practically anywhere. However, there’s no single cause for muscle aches and pains. Acute (short-term) causes of myalgia include muscle strains or overuse, infections, and vitamin deficiencies. Chronic (long-term) conditions can also cause muscle pain and soreness. These include fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and depression. Depending on the underlying condition, myalgia treatment may involve medication, self-treatment, and physical therapy.

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03 Dec 2023 (0) The essential nutrient – CoQ10

By Nutritionist Avril

Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10 or Ubiquinone) is a quinone that occurs naturally in most aerobic organisms. It was discovered in 1940 and isolated in 1957 from the mitochondria of beef heart. Coenzyme Q, CoQ, CoQ10, Ubiquinone, Ubiquinone-Q10, Ubidecarenone, and Vitamin Q10 are all names for Coenzyme Q. CoQ10, which has 10 isoprene repetitions, is the most prevalent form of CoQ. CoQ10 is present in human tissues, with the largest concentrations found in organs with high metabolic rates, such as the heart, kidney, and liver.

Coenzyme Q-10 acts as an energy transfer molecule in the electron-transport chain, which is responsible for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Because ATP is required for most cellular processes, CoQ10 is vital for the health of all human tissues and organs. It also functions as a lipid antioxidant, limiting free radical formation and preserving proteins, lipids, and DNA.

The concentration of CoQ10 declines in illness situations associated with increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to respiratory chain malfunction and impaired cell efficiency. To neutralise free radicals, humans have evolved a sophisticated antioxidant defence system that includes CoQ10 and other antioxidants obtained from nutrition, antioxidant enzymes, metal-binding proteins, and antioxidant phytonutrients present in plant meals.

CoQ10 supplements may have potential benefits in preventing or treating a variety of conditions, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, cancer, periodontal diseases, mitochondrial disorders, radiation injury, obesity, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, AIDS, gastric ulcers, allergy, migraine headaches, kidney failure, muscular dystrophy, and ageing. CoQ10 is essential for improving the immune system and physical performance. It is derived mostly from dietary sources such as oily fish, organ meats, and whole grains. Supplementation, on the other hand, may be required for those with certain health issues.

CoQ10 is available in a variety of forms, with daily doses ranging from 30 to 200 mg. It is more easily absorbed when combined with an oil or fat-containing meal. The therapeutic results may take up to eight weeks to manifest, and side effects such as diarrhoea and dermatitis are possible. CoQ10 level in the body diminishes with age, and it is present in cell membranes, particularly mitochondrial membranes, in numerous organs.

To summarise, Coenzyme Q10 is a critical component in the body that is involved in energy generation and antioxidant defence, with potential advantages for a variety of health concerns.

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3. Saini R, Saini S, Sharma S. Antioxidants accelerates cellular health. Int J Green Pharm. 2010;3:212.

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21 Nov 2023 (0) Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a rod-shaped,nonmotile, acid-fast bacterium. Tuberculosis affects mainly the lungs (Pulmonary Tuberculosis), but it can infect other organs of the body like bones, joints, genito-urinary, intestines, skin, tuberculous meningitis and others.

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16 Oct 2023 (0) CONSUMPTION OF FISH AND SHELLFISH – ARE THEY FREE FROM TOXICITY?

Fish is among the choice people seek for their consumption instead of poultry and meat. They belong to protein class which is very important for muscle growth and other body functions. If people have protein deficiency, it will lead to stunted, decrease muscle mass, low immunity, weakening of heart and respiratory system (Harvard T.H. Chan, 2023). Salmon, tuna, mackerel, sea bass, trout, anchovy and others (UNESCO, 2023) are the famous choice we consume in the world wide. However, there might be a concern about the safety on consumption of fish or sea products including the level of toxicity caused by heavy metal, radiation and other pollution.

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02 Oct 2023 (0) Are you eating too much sugar?

The 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) estimated that 18% of the total population has diabetes, while nearly 50% of the total population is overweight or obese. It is also estimated that Malaysian consume on average 12 teaspoons of sugar per day from sugar-sweetened beverages. The overconsumption of sugar is one of the key contributing factors to obesity and development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

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12 May 2023 (0) Dehydration vs heat stroke

During extremely hot weather, it is easy for our body to overheat and thus become dehydrated. This can lead to life-threatening heat-related illness such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Heat can also make existing illnesses worse (for example may trigger a heart attack in someone with a heart condition), cause serious permanent injuries (such as damage to the brain or other vital organs), and in extreme cases result in death.

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