Authors


Dr Ylm

Recent and archived articles by Dr Ylm

The Ebola outbreak is the deadliest known to man thus far

Now that Ebola is creeping closer and closer to our shores, I am scared. What is the outbreak like around the world now?

What are hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and G?

My brother’s eyes turned yellow and he had mild fever. The doctor told us he had hepatitis. I'm told this is quite common in our country.

Haemophilia: When you can't stop bleeding

Haemophilia is a group of hereditary genetic disorders that impair the body’s ability to control blood clotting or coagulation.

These glands may swell

The salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps your mouth moist, helps protect your teeth from decay and helps you digest food. Swelling of such glands may mean many things.

Why do I have flat feet?

A person with flat feet or fallen arches has low arches or no arches at all.

My mother has Alzheimer’s

It’s a disease that progressively ‘steals’ the identity of it’s sufferer. What’s left is a shell that used to be your loved one.

I don't know what a psychometric questionnaire is

The Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment is a psychometric questionnaire that you can fill in to give an indication of your psychological preference and how you perceive the world.

Obesity isn't a disease, right?

There are many serious conditions associated with obesity.

Seeing clearly through surgery

Surgical methods to improve eyesight.

My neighbour's kid has Down Syndrome

Down syndrome or Trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

All Headlines:

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In