Author: Dr. Teh Yiing Zhi

Health Blog: Dr. Teh Yiing Zhi

Pneumococcal Disease

Pneumococcal [noo-muh-KOK-uhl] disease is a name for any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus. Pneumococcal infections can range from ear and sinus

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Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is a global public health issue. About 1 billion people worldwide are deficient, while 50% of the population has vitamin D insufficiency.

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Is Lysine Worth Taking?

Lysine is an essential amino acid that has to be present in sufficient amounts in food to meet the nutritional requirements of human beings. It

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Non-specific Urethritis in Men

Urethritis is inflammation (pain, redness and/or swelling) of the urethra (tube where urine comes out). Sometimes it is called non-specific urethritis (often known as NSU)

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Anemia and Women

Anemia in Women It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal.

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All About Hair – Hair Loss

The hair growth cycle consists of three phases: Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen. ⦁ Anagen (the growth phase) lasts between 3 and 10 years. During this

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