Health Today (November/December 2022)

56 pages. Features: *Surgical & non-surgical advances in treating benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Consultant urologist Dr S Sritharan reviews the current available options and showcases an innovative therapy that was just recently introduced in Malaysia *Hyperthyroidism 101: Dr Luqman Ibrahim offers a quick but fact-packed overview of this condition *How a cochlear implant can help someone with hearing loss *A bacterial infection caused by misuse of antibiotics: Dr Chieng Jim Yu shines the spotlight on Clostridioides difficile infection *Potatoes can be good for you- here's why!: Join dietitian Indra Balaratnam as she dishes up a serving of potato goodness. Give her recipes a try! *Peeling away the mysteries of chemical peel *Getting a nose job without having to undergo surgery? Yes, it's possible! *A call for more ethical marketing in the beauty & wellness industry *Embrace, not fear, the changes in our lives: Counsellor Faith Foo has advice to share on embracing the coming new year *Need a scientifically- tested intervention plan for someone with a video game addiction?