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This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and perception on the use of (T&CM) and reasons for usage among patients visiting one government hospital in Malaysia. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 384 participants. Result showed that the majority of the participants reported using T&CM as an additive to their conventional medicines. Even though, most participants understood of the possible interactions that might occur, when combining T&CM with conventional medicines they remain dedicated to their practice. More study on T&CM should be conducted to ensure the accurate and trusted scientific evidence provided especially in term of safety and efficacy.

Research background: Malay Traditional Therapy (MTT) has gained popularity among patients diagnosed with various types of chronic diseases. Objective: This study was to determine the prevalence of use of MTT among Malays for their related diseases and the effectiveness of the treatment in reducing pain. Methodology: Questionnaires, patient's records files and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores were used to obtain data and to evaluate the treatment progress. Result: Patients visit the centre for various types of chronic diseases and treatments. VAS scores showed positive progress for majority of patients. Summary: MTT was commonly used as a complementary treatment among Malays for various types of chronic diseases to reduce pain and proven to be effective.

The level of knowledge about Ramadan fasting and medical treatment amongst Medical staff has not been documented. This study assessed the level of knowledge amongst Malaysian Muslim Medical staff regarding this issue. Methodology: Questionnaires were distributed to 24 Muslim Medical Staff volunteers. The level of knowledge was evaluated based on the percentage of correct answers given by the respondents. Results: Most of the respondents understood that the use of inhaler, drip infusion, injection, ear, eye and nose drops and the use of sublingual tablets for medical purposes do not break the fast. Conclusion: The majority of respondents are knowledgeable on the issue of Ramadan fasting and Medical treatment.

Breastfeeding confers a lot of benefits to both mother and child. Problems such as insufficient milk production may affect the mothers' breastfeeding process and most mothers opt to consider on using galactagogue. We collected and analyzed questionnaire consists of demographic data and usage patterns of herbal galactagogue during lactating. To summarize, most mothers consume herbal galactagogue due to lack of milk production. A larger scale survey of herbal galactagogues used would be beneficial in future to the state of knowledge and clinical study on the most popular herbs.

Malay Traditional Therapy (MTT) claimed to reduce pain, improve the physical power and overall quality of life. Objective: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of MTT and its potential role in improving the general health quality (GHQ) of LBP patients usisng Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Self Leg Raised (SLR) . Methodology: Self administered questionnaire, patients' record files, VAS and SLR score sheets were used as study tools. Result: patients showed improvement in VAS and SLR scores thus the quality of life. Conclusion: MTT provided is benefited by LBP patients and complement to patients' general health quality.

Introduction: Stress among students is a major concern in tertiary education. This study determined the predominance source of stress among health sciences students in Malaysia. Methodology: Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) represents 40 events possible sources of stress. was distributed to 248 health science students. Result and discussion: The MSSQ showed satisfactory level of psychometric property in the health science students. The main source of stress was the academic related stressor Conclusion: Academic requirement is the major stressor for the students. This finding is consistent with the literature and appropriate measures should be sought to prevent its unwanted consequences.

The increasing of chronic diseases associated with imbalance and substantive nutritional intake witness the awakening concern among restaurant customers. Studies revealed that customers positively valued the availability of nutritional information in the full service restaurant menu. However, the extent of restaurateurs' willingness and obstacles in providing the nutritional information in restaurant menu has not been widely explored. This study empirically investigates the Malaysian full service restaurateurs' responsiveness towards providing nutritional information in the menu. Result demonstrates there is a slight disparity between the serious concerns of customers with the operators' responsiveness particularly on certain issues.

Modernization of Orang Asli in Malaysia exposed them to lifestyles related diseases. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of modernization on lifestyles related diseases amongst Orang Asli at Kuala Boh Selangor Malaysia. Data on demographics, health and treatment seeking preferences were collected through questionnaires and analyzed. Participants were males and females (n=35), mean age 40.8 from Muslim Semai group. Most of the females are homemakers, and male does less labour work. Less mobility exposed them to health-related diseases. The modern way of life has exposed Orang Asli toward a lifestyles related diseases in Malaysia.