US panel endorses 3rd vaccine option from J&J
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted overwhelmingly to recommend the vaccine for adults 18 years old and up.
Sun Feb 28 2021
The three mask-wearing errors you might still be making
A recent survey highlighted some of the most frequent errors among face mask wearers, which could diminish the protection it offers.
Mon Jan 18 2021
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with test
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Asia Today: South Koreans urged to stay home as cases jump
197 new cases announced by S. Korea's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised tally to 15,515, including 305 deaths.
Mon Aug 17 2020
CDC whistleblower claims agency has been using wrong Zika test
That test is substantially less effective than another established test, he said, and misses nearly 40 percent of Zika infections.
Thu Sep 29 2016
Ten simple rules to keep food poisoning at bay
Common sources of infection are foods that have been incorrectly stored or not cooked properly, or which have been cross-contaminated by other foods.
Sat Apr 16 2016
The serious problem for millions of women who drink
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says millions of women could be putting their developing babies at risk because of their drinking habits.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Vaping may lead teens to tobacco: study
Teenagers who used an e-cigarette were more likely to take up smoking a year later than those who never did, said the paper.
Wed Jan 27 2016
Global study finds early treatment is effective against HIV
Early antiretroviral treatment after diagnosis of HIV infection significantly reduces the likelihood of getting AIDS or other serious illnesses.
Thu May 28 2015
'Anti-Barbie' doll goes on sale in US
The "Lammily" doll on sale in the US is short, brunette, has an average body shape and can even be given cellulite and acne.
Sat Nov 22 2014
Ebola could infect 500,000 by end of January, tentative CDC projection shows
The Ebola epidemic sweeping West Africa could infect up to 500,000 people by the end of January, according to a new estimate.
Sat Sep 20 2014
Salmonella outbreak sickens nearly 300 in US
The 278 illnesses in 18 states were believed to be linked to raw chicken from three Foster Farms locations in California, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Thu Oct 10 2013
Toddler meals are loaded with salt: study
A new study suggests that toddlers may be eating far too much salt if they regularly consume pre-prepared meals.
Sat Mar 23 2013
Decline in childhood obesity in the US
Following recent media reports that in some cities in the US childhood obesity rates have dipped, new research now backs up with claims.
Thu Dec 27 2012
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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