
Obesity rates soaring globally in 'monumental social failure', study says
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of serious health problems like diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Footballers at higher risk of dementia, suggests study in the Lancet Public Health
Experts say the study adds to "convincing evidence" linking the world's most popular sport to a higher risk of degenerative brain disorders.
Fri Mar 17 2023

World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist
Findings published in the Lancet medical journal showed that no new variants had emerged in the initial weeks of China's recent outbreak.
Thu Feb 09 2023

What we know of the symptoms and spread of monkeypox
With monkeypox surging across the world, experts are gathering more evidence on how people catch it and its typical symptoms.
Thu Aug 11 2022

Breakthrough infections may be less contagious; vaccine protection wanes faster in cancer patients
Shortness of breath is among the most common symptoms reported by people with long COVID.
Fri May 27 2022

'Hybrid immunity' gives best COVID-19 protection - Studies
People having been both fully vaccinated and previously infected with COVID-19 have the strongest protection against the virus.
Sat Apr 02 2022

HIV drugs may lower COVID risk; COVID and flu co-infection raises risk of severe illness, death
Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue Mar 29 2022

Alzheimer's-like changes found in COVID patients' brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together
People who die of severe COVID-19 have brain abnormalities that resemble changes seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Sat Feb 05 2022

Adding peanuts to young children's diet can help avoid allergy: Study
Researchers found that introducing peanut products to babies and infants led to greater tolerance for the common allergen.
Sat Jan 22 2022

Eating ultra-processed foods significantly increases greenhouse gas emissions: Study
For the first time, researchers have studied the environmental footprint of the consumption of ultra-processed food.
Fri Nov 19 2021

COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses
The global death toll from COVID-19 is already far worse than most other viral epidemics of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Tue Nov 02 2021

COVID causes steep rise in depression, anxiety: Study
Cases of depression and anxiety surged by more than a quarter globally during the first year of the pandemic.
Mon Oct 11 2021

No need for a vaccine third jab booster: Study
Even with the threat of Delta, booster doses for the general population are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic, study shows.
Tue Sep 14 2021

What is long COVID and how to manage it?
Here's a closer look at a condition that threatens to outlast the pandemic.
Tue Jul 13 2021

Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original
The worse the local air contamination, the higher the odds of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tue Jul 13 2021

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Post-mortem on Customs tribunal officer not completed yet - KL Police
The Customs tribunal officer was found dead in the office with his neck and legs bound with cable ties.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Marriott Bonvoy launches year-long 'Malaysian Kitchen' culinary campaign
The campaign brings together chefs from Marriott properties to showcase authentic Malaysian dishes, preserving traditional cooking methods.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BNM seen holding OPR at 3 Pct - Economists
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid also expected the MPC to leave the OPR unchanged.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump warns Hamas as US holds unprecedented talks for Gaza hostages
"RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!," US President Donald Trump demands Hamas.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Malaysia, Australia to set up higher education joint working group
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir the agreement was reached when he received a courtesy call from Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia.
Thu Mar 06 2025

International job scam syndicate: 750 Malaysians rescued
The Foreign Ministry says eight Malaysians are in the process of being repatriated, while another 236 people are being tracked down.
Thu Mar 06 2025

24 sinkhole cases recorded between 2019 and 2024
Perak reports the highest number at 11 cases, according to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry.
Thu Mar 06 2025

New Zealand sacks ambassador to UK after he questions Trump's grasp of history
Phil Goff questioned Trumps grasp of history, contrasting his Russia efforts with Churchills fight against Nazi Germany.
Thu Mar 06 2025

New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say
The new ban could impact tens of thousands of Afghans cleared for resettlement in the US as refugees or with Special Immigrant Visas.
Thu Mar 06 2025