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WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out

WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out

The "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign urges global donations of $1 to support the UN health agency in combating chronic and emerging diseases.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows

Morning coffee does your heart good, study shows

Morning coffee drinkers have lower heart disease and overall mortality risks than all-day drinkers, a study finds.
Sat Jan 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: HMPV: Is there a cause for alarm?

AWANI Tonight: HMPV: Is there a cause for alarm?

Despite the rise in cases in Malaysia, Molecular virologist Dr. Vinod Balasubramaniam reassures the public that HMPV is a common seasonal virus with symptoms typically ranging from mild to moderate.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Health Ministry set to launch 'war on salt' to combat chronic diseases

Health Ministry set to launch 'war on salt' to combat chronic diseases

MOH says reducing salt intake was vital as it was identified as a major contributing factor to the prevalence of numerous chronic diseases.
Sat Jan 04 2025
MOH declares ‘war on salt’ to combat chronic diseases

MOH declares ‘war on salt’ to combat chronic diseases

The Health Ministry is launching a ‘war on salt’ campaign to reduce salt intake among Malaysians, targeting a major cause of chronic diseases and premature deaths.
Fri Jan 03 2025
'Tens of thousands' may be dead, Mayotte hospital worker says

'Tens of thousands' may be dead, Mayotte hospital worker says

Doctors are also bracing for a surge in disease, a dental surgeon at the islands' only hospital says.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors

Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors

The storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa, which is France's poorest overseas territory.
Tue Dec 17 2024
India's Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro with 'dancing fingers', dies

India's Zakir Hussain, the tabla maestro with 'dancing fingers', dies

Zakir Hussain died from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a chronic lung disease, his family says.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children, malnourished at risk, WHO says

Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children, malnourished at risk, WHO says

The WHO says all severe cases reported to be severely malnourished, and majority of cases were children, particularly those aged under five.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research

The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Floods: Over 1,000 infectious disease cases detected at relief centres in Terengganu

Floods: Over 1,000 infectious disease cases detected at relief centres in Terengganu

Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong says respiratory infections accounted for the highest number of cases, followed by skin diseases.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function

Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function

Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Important to address metabolic syndrome linked to increase urinary problem in men

Important to address metabolic syndrome linked to increase urinary problem in men

Managing MetS in men will be the key to promoting healthy ageing and supporting men's resilience throughout life's stages.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Addressing misconceptions and supporting patients in psoriasis

Addressing misconceptions and supporting patients in psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition affecting nearly two to three pct of the global population, impacting over 60 mln.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Malaysia establishes global society to promote exercise medicine against NCDs

Malaysia establishes global society to promote exercise medicine against NCDs

ISEM aims to redefine exercise not just as a lifestyle choice but as a vital intervention for disease prevention.
Mon Nov 04 2024
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025