ANN/THE STAR – Within the realm of nutrition, an enduring discussion persists: What meal frequency best contributes to optimal health maintenance? Is it preferable to snack on multiple small meals across the day or adhere to fewer, larger meals at conventional mealtimes? The answer isn’t straightforward, as it hinges on an array of factors, including […]
ANN/THE STAR – An open wound encompasses injuries that damage or break the skin and underlying tissues, leading to a breach in the skin’s surface. These injuries range in severity, spanning from minor cuts and scrapes to more profound and extensive wounds. Various factors can give rise to open wounds, including accidents, falls, cuts from […]
Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar ANN/THE STAR – Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It plays a crucial role in cell growth, cell division, enzyme activity and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) synthesis. As a result, this mineral is essential for many of the body’s normal functions and systems, including the immune system, wound-healing, blood-clotting, […]
Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar ANN/THE STAR – Testosterone is primarily a male hormone, but it is also present in women. Weight gain, acne and hair loss are symptoms of hormonal changes, including high testosterone. Doctors may inform patients of high testosterone levels, but they may not always offer much advice on how to lower […]
Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar ANN/THE STAR – Regenerative medicine is a relatively new field in which experts look for therapies and strategies similar to those that help your body heal itself. In the 1990s, tissue engineering became popular for stem cell research and for procedures like skin grafting, which sparked interest in regenerative medicine. […]