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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024