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Chickenpox and its prevention

Yow Hui Yin,BPharm, PhD, RPh Most people get chickenpox during their childhood. However, there is a possibility that chicken pox occurs in an adult who has never had it before. Did you know that...

An overview of Major Depressive Disorder

Laura Kho Sui SanMPharm, RPh, BCPP (Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist) Everybody goes through periods of sadness and low mood, especially after life-defining events like a breakup, the death of a...

Common medicines that affect sleep

Lau Hui LingMPharm, PhD, RPh Many patients have concerns about whether the medications they take can cause side effects. One common worry is whether certain medicines can affect their sleep. It is...

Cholesterol lowering diet

Always remember that ‘You are what you eat’. The diet that you consumed will change your health. Therefore, eat wisely to stay healthy.  #infographics...

Antibiotics for cold and flu?

Gan Pou WeeMPharm, MBBS, BCPS, RPh Sneezing, runny nose, sore throat.  “Oh no! Am I falling ill? I guess I need a course of antibiotics.” Should one take a course of antibiotics for a cold or...

Haze: What you can do to minimize negative health impacts 

Mai Chun Wai,BPharm, PhD, RPh Haze is composed of small particles that can affect both your airways and vision. Haze particles are mainly formed from the incomplete combustion of fuel, open-air...