Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
Poor air quality can also "aggravate chronic conditions like asthma as well as increasing the risk of some chronic diseases", EEA reported.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas
The findings suggested that around 650,000 US children would not have developed asthma if their homes had electric or induction stovetops.
Sat Jan 14 2023
Public awareness key to effective control of asthma
Experts said without a proper understanding of asthma and its triggers, it could become fatal if not properly managed.
Tue Jun 07 2022
MOH studying proposal not to allow tobacco product display
Khairy said the proposal was for tobacco product packaging not to display the brands and to have plain packaging instead.
Thu May 19 2022
COVID worsens asthma in children; booster after infection not as beneficial vs Omicron
Booster after infection adds little extra benefit vs Omicron.
Wed May 04 2022
Australia's Warne had chest pain, health issues before death, Thai police say
Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death in Thailand and had asthma and some heart issues.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Work-related deaths kill nearly 2 million people a year: UN agencies
The study considers 19 occupational risk factors including from illnesses associated with long working hours and air pollution.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Could a preventive treatment against migraines soon be in use?
A preventive treatment against migraines is currently in the clinical trial phase.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Decision to bring drug mule Syzlin's body home to be known in 2 weeks
Syzlin, from Johor, died in Peru on Oct 7 due to complications of several diseases including asthma and diabetes.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Former EC Secretary Kamaruddin Mohamed Baria dies
His wife Datin Seri Noor Azman Ahmad, 61, said her husband passed away at 5 am.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Ventriloquist Pak Jalud dies
The first Malaysia ventriloquist Malaysia, Sheikh Ahmad Mahadi Baladram reportedly died due to old age and asthma at the age of 70.
Thu Mar 02 2017
Australian asthma storm claims sixth victim
Heavy rain and winds on Monday, just as spring peaks in the southern state of Victoria, allowed rye grass pollen to absorb moisture and burst into smaller particles that sent the pollen count soaring.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Sick throng Indian capital's new, high-tech clinics
For asthma sufferer Mohan Lal, regular visits to the Indian capital's hospitals were a nightmare of waiting in endless queues in sweltering corridors that swarm with mosquitoes.
Sun Aug 21 2016
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
Mayor Sadiq Khan's adult-onset asthma drives London clean-air plan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced plans to crack down on air pollution, saying his own adult-onset asthma has increased his commitment to tackle the problem.
Sat May 14 2016
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