Myth or Fact: Can Carrots Reduce Nearsightedness? For most PRAMITA friends, the benefits of carrots for vision are likely familiar. This orange vegetable is indeed known for maintaining eye health. But is it true that eating carrots can cure nearsightedness? What is Nearsightedness? Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a condition where someone has difficulty seeing distant objects. This occurs because the eyeball is longer than normal, causing the image to fall in front of the retina instead o...

Did you know that degenerative joint disease is a common health issue that often appears with age? This condition occurs when cartilage and surrounding tissues are damaged, causing pain, stiffness, or cracking sounds when moved. The risk increases after age 65, especially with obesity, osteoporosis, or a sedentary lifestyle. Knees, hips, fingers, and the spine are the most commonly affected areas. Early detection through medical check-ups and an active lifestyle can help prevent progression.

Many people still don’t realize that dyslexia is not a failure, but a part of the diversity in how the brain works. Dear PRAMITA friends, let’s understand together that this condition can be managed with the right support and is not a reason to give up. What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell. It is not due to a lack of intelligence, but because the brain processes letters and words differently from most people. Children with dyslex...

Dear PRAMITA friends, dengue fever remains one of the most common diseases in Indonesia, especially during the rainy season. One of the earliest and fastest ways to detect this illness is through the NS1 test. This test can identify a specific protein produced by the dengue virus—the cause of dengue fever. When a person is bitten by an Aedes aegypti mosquito carrying the virus, the virus enters the bloodstream and starts to multiply. In the early stage of infection, it releases a protein call...

Lately, an active lifestyle is mushrooming, especially among millennials. From morning running, yoga, zumba, to weight-lifting, exercise is not merely a healthy routine, but also already becomes part of self-identity. But, behind the sweating enthusiasm, there is one complaint that quite often appears—knees feel sore after exercising. Why Can (They) Hurt? The knee is one of the body parts that is busiest when moving. Every time running, jumping, or even a simple squat, the knee works hard...

Dear Sahabat PRAMITA, becoming a parent starts even before the baby is born. Did you know that chromosomal conditions like Down Syndrome can be detected early in pregnancy? Fortunately, there’s now a safe and comfortable test called NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing). By analyzing a blood sample from the mother, NIPT can screen for chromosomal abnormalities without harming the baby. It’s accurate, painless, and can be done as early as 10 weeks. Want to know more? Watch our video to understand...