Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women's cardio risks, new study says
The study shows that simple blood tests can estimate a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease over the next three decades.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Blood test for Parkinson's disease promising in early study
The new blood test measures DNA damage in mitochondria, the structures inside cells that generate energy for cellular functions.
Fri Sep 01 2023
A blood test could soon detect colorectal and pancreatic cancer
Scientists in Israel are working on developing a blood test that can detect pancreatic and colorectal cancer.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Fraud case against Theranos' Holmes goes to jury
Assistant U.S. Attorney John Bostic said Holmes embraced dishonesty in an attempt to save the blood-testing startup.
Sat Dec 18 2021
Britain begins world's largest trial of blood test for 50 types of cancer
The test could be a game changer for early cancer detection and we are excited to be leading this important research, Sasieni said.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Elizabeth Holmes drawn as villain, underdog as trial begins
Once hailed as a billionaire on paper, Holmes is now facing a sentence of up to 20 years if convicted of the felony charges.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Blood test may accurately predict Alzheimer's: Study
Scientists in Sweden and Britain now believe blood tests can be used to predict Alzheimer's years before the onset of symptoms.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Health Ministry awaits blood test results on preschool pupils
The Health Ministry is still awaiting the results of blood tests of two preschool pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Tasik in Cheras before they are confirmed as tested positive for virus H1N1.
Tue Apr 18 2017
Workers in chicken rearing industry in Kelantan free from H5N1 - Dr Hilmi
Blood tests conducted on workers involved in chicken rearing industry in Kelantan found them to be free from bird flu (H5N1), so far, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Zika virus: Johor-Singapore commuters urged to do daily blood test
The Health Ministry is advising people returning home from countries with Zika virus infections to take screening tests.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Six-year-old boy infected with JE - NS health director
Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) director, Dr Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the confirmation was based on the blood test carried out on the child which showed JE positive.
Wed Jun 15 2016
Simple blood test could be used to detect concussions
A simple blood test could suffice to detect signs of concussion in patients up to a week following trauma.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Blood test could predict breast cancer's return: study
The technology, described in the journal Science Translational Medicine, works by detecting cancer DNA that circulates in the bloodstream.
Thu Aug 27 2015
Painless blood tests coming soon
A device the size of a ping-Pong ball that extracts blood when held against the skin might soon replace needles.
Thu Apr 16 2015
BUDGET: Dengue 'test kit' reduces clinic dependence on labs for blood tests
The RM30 million allocation in Budget 2015 for distribution of 55,000 units of dengue test kits to private clinics can reduce the dependence by clinics on labs.
Fri Oct 10 2014
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024