Air pollution from the annual agricultural fires in Indonesia has been affecting the health of hundred’s of thousands of people across the ASEAN region since September. The fires are now raging out of control and have been exacerbated by the effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon as a prolonged dry season in Indonesia has […]
What Health and Safety Information Can You Trust on the Internet?
As parents we are always bombarded by things we should and should not do with our children and family. Whether from friends, family, strangers, and more recently the internet. The internet in particular is a tricky one as anyone can start a site and make statements that may or may not be factual in nature, […]
Invasive Toxic Weed Spreading Through Malaysia
The Star recently published an article about the spread of a new toxic weed in Malaysia, namely Parthenium hysterophorus (pictured above). This plant has the potential to cause: Contact Dermatitis (itching, rashes, blisters, lesions, etc). Airborne Contact Dermatitis (wind blown seeds and dry material from the plant causing itching, rashes, blisters, lesions, etc). In rare […]
