Tackling tummy troubles: How parents can manage functional constipation in children
Functional constipation is defined as difficulty passing stool for reasons other than organic causes.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes, sleep problems.
Sat Mar 02 2024
UK authorises gene therapy for blood disorders in world first
The medicine is administered by taking stem cells out of a patients bone marrow and editing a gene in the cells in a laboratory.
Thu Nov 16 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
Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says
This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Footballers at higher risk of dementia, suggests study in the Lancet Public Health
Experts say the study adds to "convincing evidence" linking the world's most popular sport to a higher risk of degenerative brain disorders.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Are mental health disorders the conditions that define our era?
Throughout the world, mental health is deteriorating in a host of populations, as shown by several studies in recent years.
Tue Oct 11 2022
One in 20 children struggle with mental disorders - Health Ministry
Dr Noor Azmi said NHMS also revealed that about 424,000 children in Malaysia have mental problems but many do not come forward to seek help.
Mon Aug 29 2022
'Sosikjwa': when YouTubers film themselves eating very small portions
With their small appetite, the "sosikjwa" contribute to perpetuate injunctions related to the physical appearance, especially to thinness.
Sun Aug 28 2022
Psychologist evaluation of Amber Heard revealed two personality disorders
Heard displays a "reactive," "overly dramatic presentation", using words such as "magical" and "wonderful" to describe events, expert said.
Wed Apr 27 2022
California start-up sends tiny robots on voyage into brains
Sending miniature robots deep inside the human skull to treat brain disorders could soon become reality.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy
Abused women were more likely than non-abused women to engage in high-risk behaviour, such as smoking and substance use disorders.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Psychodermatology: The role of mind-skin interactions in treating dermatological disorders
Psychodermatology is now trying to remedy dermatological disorders through listening, discussion and preventative action.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Sexual harassment: Don't turn issue into polemic, focus on further action - Annuar
Annuar said sexual harassment was not a trivial matter as it could also cause the victim to be traumatised and suffer from mental health disorders.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Instagram and teens: How to keep your kids safe
There's bullying, harassment, and, as Facebook's own research has shown, the risk of developing eating disorders, suicidal thoughts or worse.
Thu Oct 07 2021
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024