Leukemia refers to a type of cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the bloodstream. What happens after that and what therapies should a patient undergo to cope with leukemia?

Find out from Consultant Haemotologist, Dr Vijaya Sankar.

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Paintball spells out fun, strategy and a bit of pain! However, since its evolution from gas-powered guns used during the 1970s, paintball has emerged as a fun sport among teens and adults here in Malaysia.

Nicholas Wong, Director of Napshot, illustrates the paintball x-factor and why one should try paintball at least once.

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After a month of fasting and adjusting to a regimented dietary pattern, it is time for celebration and food galore. Lemang, nasi empit, rendang, just to name a few, are popular delicacies for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. 

Dietitian Datin Farah Diba Khan gives us advice on how to pace ourselves and go easy on the food, without neglecting our nutritional intake for the month of celebration.

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Women today are at the forefront of business and entrepreneurship. It is estimated that women account for more than half of the world's output. As the role of women in the workforce grows, organisations are evolving to accommodate and incorporate their lifestyle demands.

Get more insights about women in the workforce with Malek Ali (MD of BFM 89.9 The Business Station), Datuk Faridah Merican (Voice of Malaysia - RTM, Radio 4 Past Presenter) and Asma Abdullah (Inter-Cultural Consultant) as they dissect this phenomenon.  

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Cardiovascular disease is one of the top life-claiming illnesses in Malaysia. As a healthy diet and lifestyle are one's best ammunitions against this disease, discover healthy eating habits with Mary Easaw-John, Chief Dietitian and Senior Manager of Dietetics and Food Services, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN). 

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As concrete jungles are sprouting like wild mushrooms, the hustle and bustle of cities can get to us - noise, smog, bricks and mortar. More people are craving for green surroundings which in turn, leads to green development, green paint, green technology and of course, back-to-basics activities.

Join Ng Hock Seng as he shares hiking and trekking experiences and education for beginners and advanced enthusiasts alike.  

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Leptospirosis is casued by exposure to water contaminated with urine of infected animals and absorbed through the skin. As of July, leptospirosis has claimed the lives of 10 people.

Dr Khebir Verasahib, Head of Zoonosis at the Ministry of Health steps in to enlighten us about potential dangers that lurk around us, especially at unassuming recreational places. 

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The human body has its own highly-efficient mechanisms for toxic elimination. However, fasting can play a role in aiding detoxification. 

Find out how your liver and kidneys, and whole body system can be rejuvenated as a result of fasting and detoxifying, from Dato' Dr M Rajen of Holista Calltech.  

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Young girls have been reaching puberty earlier since the 1950s. Previous research states the cause as the average increase in female weight. On the contrary, recent research reports that maturity hits earlier these days, but rarely before 10.

Dr Premitha Damodaran, Consultant O&G, helps to shed some light on this phenomenon. 

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Pilates is a unique system of exercising aimed at strengthening the whole body. German-born Joseph Pilates is the man responsible for this revolutionary form of exercise whose sickly childhood led to the determination to find a way to live long and healthy.

Explore Pilates as Pilates Practitioner, Melissa Zecha, explains its benefits and application for people from all walks of life.

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