Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.
Thu May 16 2024
Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha
Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is important for recovery and avoiding complications that can cause morbidity and mortality.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Factbox: Century-old India hanging bridge collapses days after repair
The suspension bridge was built in 1877 in the town of Morbi in Gujarat state when the British ruled India.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing
A footbridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi was packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities when it collapsed.
Mon Oct 31 2022
How to reverse rising child stunting in Malaysia?
According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey, stunting among Malaysian children increased from 17% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2019.
Thu Jul 07 2022
424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs
WHO estimate that 20 pct of children worldwide suffer from mental health issues, many of whose conditions go undetected and untreated.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Jared Leto on joining Marvel and turning into a vampire
Leto has been a star for decades but it's only now at 50 that he is fronting his first major blockbuster.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Challenges of caring for persons with rare disorder that causes morbid obesity
Prader-Willi Syndrome leaves a person feeling extremely hungry and wanting to eat constantly due to problems in their ghrelin secretions.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Increased antimicrobial resistance a worrying threat - Khairy
Increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a worrying threat around the world, including in Malaysia as it can cause incurable diseases and increase the risk of morbidity and death.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Climate change: Young people in the frontlines
It's not surprising that young people are increasingly speaking up and taking action on climate-change-related issues.
Sat Oct 02 2021
More under-30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic - CDC
Even with more vaccines gaining authorisation beginning late 2020, the effects of the pandemic on mental health continued into 2021.
Sat Mar 27 2021
COVID-19 vaccine vital to reducing morbidity, death rates - Specialist
Dr Helmy Haja Mydin said this includes frontliners, who are at higher risk on a regular basis as a consequence of facing the dangers brought about by the virus.
Fri Jan 22 2021
With morbid humour, Viennese look death in the eye
A lot of people are probably afraid of death, but it's inevitable along with taxes!
Sat Oct 31 2020
Survey finds almost half a million Malaysians experience symptoms of depression
Close to half a million people in Malaysia are found to be experiencing symptoms of depression, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Sat Oct 10 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024