Eid celebrations are synonymous with a culinary marathon. From endless jars of pineapple tarts to sweet syrups and rich roasted meats, it is hard to resist. However, if you notice your skin looking duller or sagging after the festivities, it is not just fatigue. You might be experiencing "Sugar Sag," a real condition caused by a process called glycation. Scientifically speaking, when we consume excess sugar, it binds to proteins in our bodies, specifically attacking collagen and elastin—the f...

A persistent cough should not be taken lightly. To determine whether it is TB or pneumonia, the right tests are needed. For TB, the examinations may include the Mantoux Test, TB Molecular Rapid Test (TCM), IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay), and a Chest X-ray to look for characteristic findings in the lungs. Meanwhile, pneumonia can be detected through a Chest X-ray, Sputum Culture, and PCR Swab to identify whether the cause is bacterial or viral. Early detection is important. The so...

Indonesia, as a tropical country, is rich in natural beauty, but also in infectious diseases such as TB and pneumonia. Both affect the lungs, but their symptoms are different. TB is usually characterized by a cough lasting more than two weeks, accompanied by a prolonged mild fever, weight loss, night sweats, and a feeling of weakness. Pneumonia, on the other hand, tends to appear more suddenly. It involves a productive cough lasting less than two weeks, a sudden high fever, and may be acc...

Stuck in traffic during the Eid homecoming (Mudik)? Reaching for your phone to scroll through TikTok or watch a series seems like the perfect distraction. But suddenly, you are hit with a wave of nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats. Welcome to the world of Cybersickness, or digital motion sickness. Cybersickness is nausea or discomfort triggered by viewing moving digital content on screens like smartphones or tablets. It is distinct from regular car sickness because the "motion" causing it is...

Road trips for Mudik often involve quick stops at rest areas or souvenir shops. It is tempting to leave a sleeping toddler inside the car just for a few minutes to avoid waking them up. However, this decision can turn tragic instantly. A vehicle acts like a greenhouse, trapping heat rapidly. A child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's. Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature hits about 104 degrees, and it becomes fatal at 107 degrees or above. Stati...

Content: A persistent cough or sudden chest pain can be alarming. To get a clear picture of what is happening inside the chest cavity, doctors usually prescribe a Chest X-Ray, also known as a Thorax Photo. This is the most common diagnostic imaging test used in modern medicine. A chest X-ray uses a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce images of the structures inside the chest. Think of it as a transparent camera shot that reveals the condition of the lungs, heart, airways, blood vessel...