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
Malaysia approves Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 17
Malaysia's drugs regulator advised priority for Sinovac's product among teenagers without comorbidities or allergy problems.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Allergies are linked to stress says research
A better understanding of the origin of allergies allows us to find adapted treatments to better treat them.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Allergy, medical history of individuals will be screened prior to receiving vaccine
Those who are not suitable for receiving the vaccine, will not be given the jab, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Tue Feb 16 2021
UK issues anaphylaxis warning on Pfizer vaccine after adverse reactions
Britain's medicine regulator said anyone with a history of anaphylaxis to a medicine or food should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Trump suggests he might try to fire Fauci post-election
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested early on Monday that he might seek to fire Anthony Fauci after he further criticised Trump's handling of the virus.
Mon Nov 02 2020
New WHO guidance calls for more evidence on airborne transmission
WHO said more research is "urgently needed to investigate such instances and assess their significance for transmission of COVID-19."
Fri Jul 10 2020
200,000 may die from coronavirus in US: Health official
The U.S. could see up to 200,000 deaths from coronavirus and millions of infected cases, the U.S. government's top infectious diseases official said Sunday.
Mon Mar 30 2020
Eating peanuts helps infants avoid allergy, even after pause
Feeding infants small amounts of mashed-up peanuts early in life may help them avoid developing allergies.
Sat Mar 05 2016
Eating peanuts early could prevent allergy in infants: study
A study found that feeding foods containing peanuts to babies before 11 months of age may help prevent allergies.
Tue Feb 24 2015
Early exposure to dirt and bacteria could lower allergy, asthma risks
A new study has found that exposing newborns to dust, animal dander and germs can reduce risk of developing asthma later in life.
Sat Jun 07 2014
US researchers develop new tool in HIV vaccine fight
Scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases had studied HIV-infected individuals whose blood showed "powerful neutralization" qualities of the virus.
Mon May 13 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024