Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds - and not just on the toilet
Elvis Presley's chronic constipation and straining to poo are believed to have led to his fatal heart attack.
Sat Aug 24 2024
Thailand's jailed ex-PM Thaksin hospitalised after return from exile
Thaksin Shinawatra felt chest tightness and high blood pressure and he was referred to Bangkok's police hospital, authorities said.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment
The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.
Wed May 03 2023
Taking a long siesta might not be so good for you, scientists warn
Researchers suggest that long naps could be associated with a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.
Sat Apr 29 2023
Najib gets two days medical leave, 1MDB trial vacated
Muhammad Shafee said Najib has been undergoing medical tests on a daily basis at the hospital due to his blood pressure and stomach ulcer.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Najib in stable condition, to continue treatment at HKL - Khairy
On claims that Najib' was having high blood pressure because his medication was changed, Khary said it was not true.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Najib warded, 1MDB trial postponed
There are issues with Najib's health because he seems to have exhibited fluctuating blood pressure, Muhammad Shafee said.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Najib's 1MBD trial cut short due to "quite bad" health condition
Najib's medication for blood pressure has been changed and it has adverse effects on him, the Court was told.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder
Dr Muhammad said if not addressed, the matter could also lead to the person having high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Single mum continues to battle kidney failure after 20 years
High blood pressure in her 30s caused Noraziah Amdan's kidneys to fail and it got worse during her fourth pregnancy.
Tue May 10 2022
High blood pressure doubled globally in 30 years, study shows
Hypertension is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths each year.
Wed Aug 25 2021
High blood pressure driven by obesity, poverty - WHO study
Nearly 1.3 billion people globally suffer from hypertension, a silent killer often driven by obesity, according to WHO.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots
She said that the Gerik police station personnel, who is in his 50s, received his first dose on March 13 and the second dose at 9 am on Saturday.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears
The announcement came a day after the 70-year-old Tamil action hero left hospital where he was treated for high blood pressure.
Tue Dec 29 2020
'Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China
The grandmother from Shanghai has become a minor celebrity in recent months as her newfound love for working out made national headlines.
Thu Sep 24 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024