Mai Chun WaiBPharm (Hons), PhD, RPh Vitamins are a group of compounds that are needed in small quantities for normal daily functions. In general, with the exception to vitamin D, human body cannot...

Dr Yeap Li LingBPharm, PhD, RPh Leptospirosis, better known among the locals as “rat urine disease” is in the public eye once again. This is following the release of forensic investigations that...

Lee E LynBPharm (Hons), MSc, RPh Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is a vitamin that is important for our body to make new cells. The terms folic acidand folate are usually used...

Jason Loo Siau EePhD, MPharm, RPh Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world, and is becoming increasingly prevalent due to our sedentary lifestyles and eating habits. As most people...

Lee E LynBPharm (Hons), MSc, RPh I’m drenched in sweat. That would mean I’ve exercised enough, right? In my attempts to try and be fit, I’ve asked my personal trainer once: “I’m not sweating enough...

Jason Loo Siau EePhd, MPharm, RPh A few years ago, a video went viral on social media, urging people to stop using cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins (e.g. simvastatin – Zocor®...