Beware of dengue risk after floodwaters recede - Health Experts
MOH reminds residents in affected areas to be more vigilant against the spread of mosquito-borne viral diseases.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Sickness can be 'death sentence' in Gaza as war fuels disease
People will continue to die because preventable diseases are not being treated on time, says doctors and health professionals.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Autoimmune diseases are on the rise
It's estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Dealing a knockout blow to dengue
Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change.
Sat Apr 27 2024
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips
Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Gaza faces 'perfect storm' of deadly diseases
A lack of food, clean water and shelter have worn down hundreds of thousands of traumatised people.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO
WHO's Margaret Harris repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Nearly RM10 bln spent to treat non-communicable diseases - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the amount was an estimate based on the expenditure in 2017 and the report was published last year.
Thu Nov 23 2023
A battle against skin diseases among children
Children's skin disorders can be managed with accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Notepad with Ibrahim Sani: DNDi - Best Science for the Most Neglected
DNDi’s primary focus has been the development of drugs for the most neglected diseases and development of diagnostics and/or vaccines to address unmet needs that others are unable or unwilling to address. To save lives and improve the health of people living with neglected diseases by using an alternative model to develop drugs for these diseases, and by ensuring equitable access to treatment. #NotepadWithIbrahimSani
Mon Jul 03 2023
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
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
Why are animal-to-human diseases on the rise?
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health, 60 percent of human infectious diseases are zoonotic.
Sat Apr 15 2023
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024