Common habits that can damage your kidneys
Insufficient water intake High salt intake Abuse of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) painkillers High dietary protein/meat intake Excessive consumption of processed food Taking too much sugar in diet Not getting enough sleep Alcohol consumption and smoking References:
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 chickenpox is highly contagious? It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus which spreads from person to person easily, especially to those […]
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 burning, by-products from motor vehicles or from manufacturing sites and plantations. They can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract on prolonged exposure. […]