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 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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024