Hello, friends! Have you ever heard the term 'Hikikomori'? It's a lifestyle where our teenagers seem to be locked in their own world, namely their room. In Japan, this phenomenon has become a hot topic, and now, this 'room-centric' lifestyle is starting to trend among our teenagers in Indonesia.  What is Hikikomori? Hikikomori is not the name of a new food or game. It is a condition where someone, especially teenagers, chooses to 'lock' themselves away from the outside world and spend d...

Hello, Moms! Who here has been bombarded with various advice from family, neighbors, or friends after giving birth? One of the suggestions we often hear is using a belly binder (kendit) after childbirth. This time, we will thoroughly explore whether this advice is a myth or a fact. Let's find out! What is a Belly Binder (Kendit)? A belly binder, often called a stagen, is a long piece of cloth wrapped around a mother's abdomen after giving birth. It is said that a belly binder can help shri...

Hello, Empathy Friends! Have you ever felt the need for a loyal companion who can listen without judging? That's where pet emotional support comes in. They are not just ordinary pets but also friends who are ready to provide comfort and joy when we need it most. What is Pet Emotional Support? Pet emotional support refers to animals that provide emotional support and comfort to their owners who may be experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties. They are like guiding stars in a dar...

Hepatitis screening is a procedure to confirm the diagnosis of hepatitis, depending on the cause and severity of the disease. Hepatitis is usually diagnosed through a combination of tests, including blood tests, imaging tests, and liver biopsies. If hepatitis virus infection is suspected, blood tests are crucial to detect the presence of specific hepatitis viruses or antibodies produced by the immune system to combat the virus. Blood tests to look for signs of liver damage are also useful for...

Fatty liver or fatty liver is a condition where the liver stores excessive fat. This health problem can be influenced by various factors, one of which is high cholesterol levels in the body. Please note, under normal conditions, the liver does contain fat. However, you should be wary of this condition when the fat levels in the liver are too high (fatty liver). So, what causes fatty liver and what are the symptoms? Fatty liver (also known as Fatty Liver >> Fatty Liver Disease or Steatosis Hep...

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). To prevent this disease, Hepatitis B vaccination is highly recommended. However, before getting vaccinated, certain tests need to be conducted to ensure that the vaccine will be effective and safe.   Anti-HBc Test as the Window Period of Hepatitis B The anti-HBc test is used to detect the presence of antibodies against the HBV core antigen. In the acute phase of Hepatitis B, the period between the disappearance of HBs...