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NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects

NZ fortifies bread, flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects

The measure is to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Hong Kong expects findings of inquiry into BioNTech vaccine packaging defects next week: SCMP

Hong Kong expects findings of inquiry into BioNTech vaccine packaging defects next week: SCMP

Nip said he had personally requested senior management of China's Fosun Pharma to ship a new batch of the vaccines to Hong Kong.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Painstaking study of 'Little Foot' fossil sheds light on human origins

Painstaking study of 'Little Foot' fossil sheds light on human origins

The researchers spotted defects in the tooth enamel indicative of two childhood bouts of physiological stress such as disease or malnutrition.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Takata to plead guilty, pay $1 billion U.S. penalty over air bag defects

Takata to plead guilty, pay $1 billion U.S. penalty over air bag defects

Japan's Takata Corp on Friday agreed to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing and pay $1 billion to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into ruptures of its air bag inflators.
Fri Jan 13 2017
Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy

Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy

Pregnant women face the risk of being infected with the Zika virus throughout the pregnancy period as it is associated with birth defects.
Fri Sep 30 2016
Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus, study finds

Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus, study finds

Researchers have found that the Zika virus can live in eyes, and research in mice may help explain why some Zika patients develop eye disease.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus

Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus

Hong Kong authorities reported the citys first Zika virus infection Thursday, which they described as an imported case of the disease blamed for birth defects.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Baby in Texas dies from Zika

Baby in Texas dies from Zika

A baby born with brain defects caused by the mosquito-borne Zika virus has died in Texas, marking the southern state's first Zika-related death, officials said Tuesday.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Fiat Chrysler will pay you $1,500 if you can do this one thing to its cars

Fiat Chrysler will pay you $1,500 if you can do this one thing to its cars

Using Bugcrowd, a platform that connects researchers to firms looking to eliminate technical defects, FCA will award hackers up to $1,500 for reporting vulnerabilities under it's "bug bounty" program.
Thu Jul 14 2016
Toyota recalls 3.37 million cars over air bag and fuel tank defects

Toyota recalls 3.37 million cars over air bag and fuel tank defects

Toyota Motor on Wednesday announced it would recall 3.37 million vehicles worldwide over air-bag and emissions defects.
Thu Jun 30 2016
US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects

US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects

The decision was based in part on a series of studies in Brazil, where thousands of babies were born last year with birth defects.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Zika is tied to second adult brain disease, deepening fears of virus's unknown dangers

Zika is tied to second adult brain disease, deepening fears of virus's unknown dangers

Brazilian scientists studying the Zika virus made a worrisome discovery - that the virus may be associated with a second serious brain issue in adults.
Tue Apr 12 2016
Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get'

Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get'

Until Zika, "there has never been a mosquito-borne virus that could cause serious defects on a such a large scale," top US health officials said.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: study

Zika can trigger severe neurological disorder: study

Scientists said they had confirmed that the Zika virus blamed for severe birth defects can also trigger a dangerous neurological disorder.
Tue Mar 01 2016
Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis

Zika has been linked to birth defects - Now it may be causing paralysis

This small Colombian city has had five cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome in the past six weeks.
Mon Feb 22 2016
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin

Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025

A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police

According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN to be held in Malaysia

International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia

The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt

According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS

Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS

JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re

There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB

Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB

Visit the website and log into MyTax by selecting the type of identification and entering your password, says IRB.
Mon Nov 25 2024