Various causes of obesity range from heredity and specific diseases to unhealthy eating patterns. This condition needs to be considered because if one can’t handle obesity correctly, it can trigger various serious diseases. Other causes of obesity are infrequent movement and exercise. Research from Stanford University proves that people who rarely move and are lazy…
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? Indonesia is known as a tropical country with two seasons, namely the rainy season and summer. In a year it is estimated that there will be two seasons in the span of 5-6 months. The rainy season starts in September-March while the summer season is April-August. The process of changing…
In Indonesia, herpes zoster is referred to as “snakepox” or “firepox”. But for many parts of the world, you may have heard of this illness by its more common name – shingles. Herpes zoster is an interesting disease. This is because while we know what causes the disease, doctors aren’t really sure how or why…
Many people do not know that rabies is an ancient disease. In fact, the earliest records describing this disease could be found in early Middle Eastern civilizations more than 4000 years ago. This disease is feared by many civilizations and cultures throughout human history and it has been so for so many years for good reasons….
Health Essentials You Need for Safe Travelling to Indonesia 2022 Are you planning to have an extended vacation to Indonesia in the shortcoming period of time? Taking these precautions and packing these health essentials are necessary not just in times of COVID-19 but also every time you decide on traveling internationally. Puri Medical Bali has…
People living in subtropical and tropical parts of the world are at a high risk of malaria. It is a disease carried by female Anopheles mosquitoes. Plasmodium parasite contained in the bite of the mosquito has claimed about 627.000 lives with 241 million staggering cases in 2020. So far, South Africa has the highest malaria transmission record all…
People love sunbathing not only for the exotic tans but for the amazing benefits of sunshine for health. During the pandemic, it is advisable for people, especially those with COVID-19 to have the right balance of sun exposure. What is in the sunlight? Why is it so important? The number one reason people search for…
There are many wishes, plans, and works that will keep us busy throughout 2022. Therefore, it is essential for us to take care of our health in order to productively tick the list of activities that we have prepared ahead. Unfortunately, there are still many people out there who take their health for granted. There…
When your routine no longer serves you well, it might be a sign for you to find something new and have a holiday trip. Go on vacation on your own or with your loved one? It is up to you. It is always nice to have the capacity in knowing your limit; that it is…
Fever can be very dangerous for children. When a child’s body temperature is way too high (above 38˚C or 100.4˚F), it can cause a kind of convulsion. This condition is known as a febrile seizure. It commonly happens for children at the ages of 6 to 5 years old. Most cases record children in normal…