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Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment

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
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency

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
Consume plant-based diet for better life

Consume plant-based diet for better life

The more plant-based we eat, the lower our risk of chronic diseases and even reverse their effects, Dr Michael Greger says.
Tue Mar 21 2023
MRCS and Maaedicare launch Klinik Amal Percuma for underserved community

MRCS and Maaedicare launch Klinik Amal Percuma for underserved community

Among the services offered are primary care, chronic disease management, as well as health education and counseling.
Tue Jan 17 2023
RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities

RM1.2 billion allocated for persons with disabilities

Tengku Zafrul said this allocation would provide aid for care of the PwDs with chronic diseases and allowance for those PwDs unable to work.
Fri Oct 07 2022
MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases

MOH to procure new COVID-19 vaccine for elderly, children with chronic diseases

The MOH will procure a new variant of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for children with chronic diseases and the elderly, said minister Khairy Jamaluddin today.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose

Khairy urges senior citizens, individuals with chronic diseases to get a second booster dose

Khairy said as the country might be hit by another wave of infections in two or three months' time.
Tue Jun 21 2022
COVID-19 vaccine vital to reducing morbidity, death rates - Specialist

COVID-19 vaccine vital to reducing morbidity, death rates - Specialist

Dr Helmy Haja Mydin said this includes frontliners, who are at higher risk on a regular basis as a consequence of facing the dangers brought about by the virus.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Do not be the reason your children are infected by COVID-19 virus

Do not be the reason your children are infected by COVID-19 virus

Many parents have brought their young children out on shopping trips to buy clothes for the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Sun May 17 2020
Stupidity is a chronic disease caused by laziness of reading

Stupidity is a chronic disease caused by laziness of reading

Someone can be so irrational, emotional and angry whenever he sees headlines of news that are against what he wants to hear.
Sat Nov 02 2019
Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study

Chemicals found in everyday plastics linked to chronic diseases in men: Study

Potentially harmful chemicals found in everyday plastics such as drink bottles have been linked to the prevalence of chronic diseases in men.
Thu Jul 13 2017
Recruit South-East Asia's youth in the fight against chronic disease

Recruit South-East Asia's youth in the fight against chronic disease

Increasing longevity, urbanization and poor lifestyles are contributing to a massive increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South-East Asia.
Wed May 10 2017
Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones

Residents welcome gazetting public parks as smoke-free zones

Nor Azizah Ahmad Dahlan says the plan announced in July was to protect passive smokers especially children from the dangers of cigarette smoke which could cause chronic diseases.
Sat Nov 19 2016
Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers

Call to employers to provide special insurance for female workers

Employers have been asked to provide a special insurance scheme for their women workers, especially those with chronic diseases.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Accurate info important for doctors to make right diagnosis in holy land

Accurate info important for doctors to make right diagnosis in holy land

With accurate information about the health of pilgrims, doctors could determine whether they need further treatment in hospital to stabilise chronic diseases.
Fri Jul 29 2016
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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