Basic First Aid Guide for Parents with Special Needs Kids
By Adline A. Ghani Emergency situations can happen anywhere, at anytime and usually when you least expect it. An especially heart-stopping occurrence for any parent would be if an accident were to...
View ArticleWhat To Expect When You Raise A Special Needs Child
A loud, high-pitched laugh pierces the still evening air. Screams of delight and more laughter follow. Suddenly, a child with a bob of blond hair zooms past and heads straight for the puddle of water...
View ArticleColour Blindness or Colour Vision Deficiency
Most of us take it for granted but for some, recognizing colours is an impossible task. By Evangeline Majawat As a toddler, Yaw Shoong Lee threw a huge tantrum every time he was asked to eat the...
View ArticleChildproofing Your Baby At Home
Sometimes the most dangerous place for your little one is your own home.Statistics show that children between the ages of one and four are more likely to be killed by fire, burns, drowning, choking,...
View ArticleBaby’s Teething Problems
Teething is a major milestone in your baby’s life. Generally, the ‘tooth fairy’ will make her first visit between six to 24 months of age and when she does, there will most probably be some discomfort...
View ArticleCommon Eye Conditions Among Children
Eye health is an important aspect of overall health and the topic is regularly highlighted with relation to older adults. But what about kids’ eye health? The general consensus seems to be that...
View ArticleThink Yourself Thin
Use your mind to cut the mental fat and succeed in weight loss When it comes to weight loss, can the mind really triumph over matter? Yes it can, and in fact, your mind and your thoughts are the...
View ArticleTeeth Grinding in a Child
When your child won’t stop grinding his teeth… Teeth grinding or bruxism in children is an issue that is not addressed very often because it is a condition that is usually associated with stressed...
View ArticleAids is A Syndrome, Not a Disease.
AIDS is not the death sentence it once was. In conjunction with World AIDS Day, here are the essential facts and figures on HIV and AIDS. World AIDS Day falls on the 1st of December, this year. The...
View ArticleWhat is Asthma?
Are you Gasping for Air? The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 200 million people are currently living with asthma. Read on to find out more about this common condition. Asthma...
View ArticleInside Your Gut
Your gut plays an important role in your health. Here’s where you can discover exactly what goes on inside your gut. You may think that your gut or gastrointestinal (GI) tract consists mainly of your...
View Article8 Things You Need to Know About Zika
#1: What is the Zika virus disease? This disease is caused by the Zika virus and about 1 in 5 people infected with Zika will get sick. #2: How does the Zika virus spread? Zika is primarily transmitted...
View ArticleTop Choice 2015 Winners
Finally, the time has come to unveil Urban Health’s Top Choice 2015 winners! The results are out and we are pleased to present your top choices in essential healthcare areas. These are the brands that...
View ArticleWorld Health Day
A day dedicated to increasing public awareness about personal health and well being as well as tackling issues that threaten global health. World Health Day is celebrated on the 7th of April every...
View ArticleAllergies 101
Allergies are relatively common in today’s world. Here’s where learn the essentials about allergies and avoid unwanted reactions that get in your way. You’ve been having the sniffles pretty often....
View ArticleWorld Humanitarian Day
Let’s honour the selfless individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping others World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on 19 August each year. The United Nations General Assembly established this...
View ArticleThick Blanket of Haze
Thick Blanket of Haze Oh no! Not again. The haze is back! It’s been here for a few days now and it’s getting worse. One can smell it with every breath one takes. You may have rushed to the stores in...
View ArticleKidzathon – A Walk In The Park
Running out of idea what to do with your kid in the weekend? Come join us Kidzathon – A Walk In The Park walk Around The World in 90 minutes! Date: 30 October 2016, Sunday Time: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm...
View ArticleTeeth Grinding in a Child
When your child won’t stop grinding his teeth… Teeth grinding or bruxism in children is an issue that is not addressed very often because it is a condition that is usually associated with stressed...
View ArticleTop Choice 2016 Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of Urban Health Top Choice 2016! (1) CATEGORY: BODY DEFENCE & INFLAMMATION MANAGEMENT (2) CATEGORY: COQ10 WITH UBIQUINOL (3) CATEGORY: CRACKED HEEL CREAM (4)...
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