Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly
Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Malaysia condemns WHO's advice against palm oil
WHO, through its most recent advisory, has again fallen into the same previous well of promoting certain commodity oils while brushing aside palm oil.
Mon May 04 2020
High cholesterol can be a silent killer - medical experts
The elevated levels of cholesterol in the body can be a silent killer without showing symptoms for prolonged periods, said a medical expert.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Up your oat consumption to lower cholesterol suggests new study
New Canadian research has provided yet more evidence to suggest that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and reduce a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Barley can help to lower 'bad' cholesterol
Barley acts in a similar way to oats; it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease linked to two types of bad cholesterol.
Fri Jun 10 2016
Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study
Genetic mutations that can be blamed for unusually high cholesterol are far rarer than previously thought, existing in only about two percent of the population, researchers said.
Mon Apr 04 2016
There's a gender gap in heart attack care and it's bad for women
There's long been a belief that heart disease is primary a man's disease - even as evidence has emerged that it is the number one killer of women.
Tue Oct 27 2015
Regular consumption of avocados could help control cholesterol: study
Eating one avocado per day as part of a moderate-fat diet can improve cholesterol levels.
Fri Jan 09 2015
Calcium, vitamin D improve cholesterol in postmenopausal women: study
A new study has found postmenopausal women can improve their cholesterol with calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Sat Mar 08 2014
Eating more fish can boost good cholesterol levels
A University of Eastern Finland study has found that eating more fatty fish can increase good cholesterol levels.
Thu Mar 06 2014
Strawberries low in cholesterol
Berries are among the healthiest fruits a person can consume, with a small new study adding to the strawberry's long list of benefits.
Thu Feb 27 2014
Goat meat good for your heart
Many people shy away from goat meat recipes believing that the red meat contributes to high blood cholesterol level and high blood pressure that sooner or later lead to cardiovascular diseases.
Tue Jun 04 2013
'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