Anemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young children and pregnant women. WHO estimates that 42% of children less than 5 years of age and 40% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic.  Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if there is too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there will be a decreased...

Preterm birth is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy. Because the organ systems of premature babies are not fully developed,  they have weaker immune systems and need intensive care. Breast milk is the best  to meet the nutritional needs of premature babies. It is critical for the baby’s growth and development, as well as for the baby’s immunity. However, there are difficulties associated with breastfeeding premature babies: 1.A baby born before 36 w...

A splash of boiling water, Ouch! When you experience this, your first intuition is speeding to the fridge for an ice cube. But is ice actually good to treat a skin burn? The answer is, big no. In fact, it could harm your skin. Treating a burn with ice or very cold water decreases blood flow to the burnt area. This can damage your already-damaged skin tissue further, as the decreased blood flow can lead to permanent blood flow problems. So what should you do to treat a burn at home? Here ar...

Do you agree that coffee and millennials are really a "True Bestie"? Let's breakdown, at the office we drink a coffee, going to the coffee shop with friends, and when at home you also drinking coffee... The delicious taste of coffee and the ability to get rid of drowsiness really makes the connoisseurs addicted. Indeed, coffee has health benefits. But most of them are certainly not good for health. Here are some of the dangers of coffee:                                                           ...

Indonesia Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data shows that breast cancer has the highest number of new cases in Indonesia (65,858 cases or 16.6% of the total 396,914 cancer cases), followed by cervical cancer, (36,633 cases or 9.2% of all cancer cases). While the statistics of cancer can be daunting, don't worry #sahabatpramita. Cancer can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle and smart steps. The symptoms of cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer and the organs affected by the cancer...

A cancer screening exam is a preliminary exam used to detect the presence of cancer before a person develops cancer. Those who have a high risk of developing cancer are advised to have this examination done on a regular basis. Cancer screening exams include the following: * Anamnesis and physical examination of the doctor; the doctor checks for physical indications of cancer, such as lumps or other abnormalities, and anamnesis of medical history, family history, habits, and medications tak...