Rebooting the adult immune system when it becomes less effective

Many of us would have received a number of vaccines as a baby and child under Malaysia’s National Immunisation Programme (NIP), which started in the early 1950s. In fact, being vaccinated throughout our first years of life has become such a norm that vaccination is usually tied to young childhood in our minds. This idea is so...

Seniors, increase your step count for better health

In today’s world, where step counters are commonly found in mobile phones and other handheld devices, tracking your steps and walking distance offers a valuable measure of your fitness and exercise efforts. However, this metric is meaningful only if you have a valid baseline for comparison. A common question arises: how many steps should you take in...