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
More than 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat, report says
Europeans live in the world's fastest-warming continent, facing growing health risks stemming from intense heat.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat
The world is baking under extreme heat - with Asia, Europe and the United States all dealing with scorching temperatures.
Sun Jul 30 2023
New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 test
A public health risk assessment had concluded visitors from China would not contribute significantly to the number of cases in New Zealand.
Wed Jan 04 2023
How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings
The researchers also investigated how eating more vegetables affected a range of health outcomes.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Workplace bullying increases health risks, affects work performance
Workplace bullying has contributed to various problems, including increased health risks and poor work performance, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The state of Western Australia has cancelled plans to reopen its borders on Feb. 5 citing health risks from a surge in Omicron cases.
Fri Jan 21 2022
TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to cancel Djokovic's visa for a second time, saying he may pose a health risk.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Australia cancels Djokovic's visa citing health risk to community
Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to again cancel Djokovic's visa, after a court quashed an earlier revocation.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Thaipusam SOP based on temple management proposals, health risk asessments - Halimah
Halimah Mohamed Sadique said SOP for Thaipusam celebrations have been drawn up based on recommendations submitted by temple management as well as health risk assessments.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Olympics: Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears
Japan this month decided that participants would compete in empty venues to minimise health risks.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Malaysian Bar wants setting up of independent body to probe deaths in custody
Detention authorities must ensure that medical treatment is available for all suspects especially those with health risks and pre-existing conditions.
Wed Dec 23 2020
5G networks: Are there health risks?
Worries about the effect the technology has on humans and the environment have persisted as it has been deployed in various countries.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit employees due to coronavirus hit
About two-thirds of the laid-off employees will be part-time workers.
Wed Sep 30 2020
U.S. couple, stranded by coronavirus in Gaza, returning to 'scary' Florida
The Arafats are finally heading home to Florida after being stranded in the Gaza Strip by coronavirus-related restrictions but fear they will now face a much greater health risk.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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