Diseases spread by mosquitoes are still a hot topic in Indonesia. This was what raised by Prof. John Fazakerley during the 34th IPB Talks event. In collaboration with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH) of IPB University, Prof. John gave a general lecture on arbovirus in FKH Clinical Classroom, IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor (21/8). ReadRead more
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You whose daily life is often exposed to sunlight, it is possible to experience the adverse effects of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Indeed, UV light has benefits such as synthesizing vitamin D and can kill bacteria on the skin. However, excessive exposure to UV light can cause skin diseases such as redness on the skin, skinRead more
There are many young women and lactating women complaining about their personal problems, such as pain during periods and low milk production in lactating women. Such conditions can bother women’s everyday activities. Read More>>Read more
According to WHO data, diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar or glucose) or when the body cannot use the insulin that has been produced effectively. Read More>>Read more
Tea is a plant that is widely known and cultivated by the world community including Indonesia. The chemical compounds of polyphenols found in tea leaves play a role in anticancer activities. This is found in the literature which shows that polyphenols in tea leaf extract have the effect of inhibiting the formation and development ofRead more
IPB University students who took part in the Real Thematic Work Lecture (KKN-T) conducted a Healthy Lifestyle Socialization program for students at Babakan Buah Elementary School, Paseh District, Legok Kidul Village, Sumedang (16/7). This activity was held to coincide with the implementation of Student Orientation Period (MOS). Read More>>Read more
Currently, diabetes mellitus is one of the biggest health problems in Indonesia. Based on the data from the Ministry of Health, until 2014 alone, the proportion of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia has reached 6.9 percent. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body cannot useRead more
Being distant from the sea, housewives who prepare fish-based food, desperately need information to find out the level of freshness of the fish easily, quickly and accurately. All hope’s is to be able to consume healthy and nutritious food. For this reason, the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (FPIK) IPB University students have madeRead more
The measurement of blood hemoglobin levels has been done by laboratory tests with practical measuring instruments, but the price is quite expensive. One of the blood diseases in humans related to erythrocyte levels is hematuria. It is characterized by the appearance of blood in urine caused by function disorders of the kidneys or urinary tract.Read more
Okra is a vegetable rich in fiber and pectin. People often use this plant to ease the digestion system. In pharmacology, okra plant is known to be used as an antidiabetic, antioxidant, antidiarrhea, antiinflammation, and anticancer agent. It is also used as a drug for gonorrhea and to lower cholesterol level. This is because okraRead more