Nicotine: A Loyal Friend Who Secretly Stings
Have you ever felt like you need to smoke a cigarette or vape when you're stressed about deadlines, tired of work, or just hanging out relaxing while drinking coffee? Sentences like "Just one stick to make it more relaxed" are often the main reason why someone has difficulty breaking free from this habit.
Cigarettes and vapes are often considered instant sedatives. However, this feeling of comfort is just a trap from nicotine, an addictive substance that makes your body constantly ask for it.
5 Things to Consider When Taking Medication
Drugs are an important part of efforts to prevent, treat, and control various diseases. To maximize the benefits, drugs must be used appropriately according to the instructions for use and recommendations of health professionals.
Not Just Dogs: The Rabies Threat From Pets At Home
For many people, pets are part of the family that bring joy to the home. From fluffy cats to lively rabbits, their presence often brings comfort and happiness to their owners. However, behind their cute antics and adorable appearance, there is a health threat that is often overlooked, namely rabies.
Low Impact Sports Myths vs Facts: Sweating a lot is not necessarily fat burned
Many people still believe that the more the body sweats during exercise, the more fat is burned. Not a few also think that effective exercise must always keep the body soaked. In fact, this assumption is not entirely medically correct, because sweat is not the main indicator of fat burning or exercise effectiveness.
Doomscrolling: When Endless Scrolling Starts Draining the Mind
Have you ever opened social media with the intention of just a few minutes, but unknowingly an hour just passed? At first, I just wanted to find the latest information, but what appeared was a barrage of negative news that made my mind even fuller. If you've ever experienced this, you may be experiencing doomscrolling. In today's digital era, access to information is indeed getting easier. However, constant exposure to negative news can make the mind tired, increase anxiety, and even interfere with daily rest and productivity.
Pots Syndrome: Why Does Standing For Just A Moment Make You Dizzy?
Have you ever felt dizzy, had a racing heart, or almost fainted just from standing up from a sitting or lying position? Some people might consider these conditions as ordinary fatigue. However, in some cases, these symptoms can be a sign of a health disorder known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Children Often Snore While Sleeping: Normal or Need to Be Watched Out?
Snoring in children is not always the same as snoring in adults. When it happens occasionally—such as when you have a cold or stuffy nose—snoring is usually harmless.
Don't Wait for Your Eyes to Turn Yellow, Recognize Hepatitis Early
Welcoming World Hepatitis Day, which is celebrated every July 28, global attention is once again focused on hepatitis, a liver disease that often develops without obvious symptoms. Many people only realize they have liver disorders when distinctive signs such as skin or yellowing of the whites of the eyes (jaundice) appear.
Genetically Engineered Fruit: Safe And Healthy
The challenges of the global agricultural sector are increasing with the surge in human population and extreme climate change. One modern biotechnological innovation that offers a solution is genetically modified fruit, or GMOs.
The Importance of a Father’s Role in a Child’s Character Development
A father’s presence in the family is not only important as a provider, but also plays a crucial role in a child’s growth and development. Attention, involvement, and a warm relationship between father and child can help shape character, increase self-confidence, and support a child’s social, emotional, and learning development.
It's Not Just Ordinary Heat: Get Ready to Face It "Godzilla the Child"
The phenomenon of extreme weather is again a global concern. In 2026, it is predicted that an El Niño phenomenon will emerge with very strong intensity—which the media often dubbed "Godzilla El Niño". The term is not an official scientific classification, but rather a metaphor to emphasize its extraordinary scale and intensity, similar to the devastating El Niño events that occurred in 1997–1998 and 2015–2016.
Sleepmaxxing: Sleeping Good Is The New Social Status
The rapid advancement of information technology, coupled with the emergence of various social media platforms, has helped disseminate information more quickly and widely. While in previous years, social media trends were dominated by information about fitness, high-protein diets, or health therapies like cold plunges, in 2026, attention began to shift to the latest health trend: sleepmaxxing.