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11 Signs You Need To Get Your Heart Checked
Accident & Emergency Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Heart Attack Public Health
How do you tell if something’s wrong with your heart?
Here are some signs you should especially watch out for.
Is There Anything I Can’t Eat If I Have An Ostomy?
If you’re a new ostomate and you’re worried about the effect your stoma will have on your ability to eat normally, you’re not alone. Generally, once your body has recovered from the operation, you will be able to eat what you did before. There are no strict rules about diet and it can often be a case of trying something to see if it suits you, as what affects one person may be fine for others – just the same as pre-stoma. Some foods such as some vegetables, fizzy drinks, spicy foods and alcohol may affect more people but many ostomates eat those with no problems at all.
The Prevalence of Diabetes Among Malaysians
Alternative Medicine Diabetes Public Health
“The number of diabetic patients has been increasing over the last several years.” [1]
- Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health DG
Diabetes is a major public health concern in Malaysia, and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has escalated to 20.8% in adults above the age of 30, affecting 2.8 million individuals. (This is not sweet at all.) [2]
5 Famous Persons Who’ve Had Ostomy
Crohn's Disease Ostomy Ulcerative Colitis
Many people living with a stoma find themselves feeling isolated as a result of their condition. Stomas are often placed within the bracket of “hidden illnesses”, referring to conditions that are not immediately obvious to other people, but nevertheless have a real impact on the individual’s life – physically and psychologically. [1]
But hey, if you’ve had an ostomy, know this fact: You are not the only one!
In fact, many famous personalities experienced life with a stoma too!
8 Facts About Ostomy Bag Systems
Of all the surgical procedures and medical devices available, few are more stigmatised than ostomy surgery.
Here are a few facts about ostomies.