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Asthma risk up to 4x higher near fracking sites: US study

Asthma risk up to 4x higher near fracking sites: US study

Living near sites that extract natural gas by hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, may increase the risk of asthma up to four times, a study found.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Overweight mothers have larger babies: study

Overweight mothers have larger babies: study

Overweight or obese women give birth to larger babies, says new research which could make some pregnant women think twice before reaching for that box of ice cream.
Wed Mar 16 2016
US urges screening adults for depression, including pregnant women

US urges screening adults for depression, including pregnant women

Evidence that combines screening for depression with "adequate support systems" may improve clinical outcomes by reducing or eliminating depression.
Wed Jan 27 2016
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt

IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt

A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF should have up to six attempts, rather than the 3 or 4 embryo transfers that is currently standard practice.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Married people more likely to bounce back after surgery

Married people more likely to bounce back after surgery

People who are married are more likely to bounce back after heart surgery than those who are divorced, separated or widowed, US researchers said.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Vigorous exercise helps people live longer: study

Vigorous exercise helps people live longer: study

Vigorous exercise, the kind that makes you sweat, get red in the face and breathe hard, may be better than moderate exercise.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Aspirin lowers colon cancer risk, but not for all

Aspirin lowers colon cancer risk, but not for all

Taking aspirin or ibuprofen tends to reduce the risk of getting colon cancer for most people, but it does not work in a minority of people with certain genes, researchers said Tuesday.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Folic acid plus blood pressure drug lowers stroke risk: study

Folic acid plus blood pressure drug lowers stroke risk: study

People who took folic acid supplements along with a medication for high blood pressure called enalapril were less likely to have a stroke.
Mon Mar 16 2015
Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease

Peanuts may reduce risk of death, heart disease

Eating peanuts, in small amounts, may reduce the risk of mortality, especially death from cardiovascular disease, a new study Monday showed.
Tue Mar 03 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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