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Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women's cardio risks, new study says

Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women's cardio risks, new study says

The study shows that simple blood tests can estimate a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease over the next three decades.
Sat Sep 07 2024
Surge in heart attacks among young Malaysians a growing concern - Cardiologist

Surge in heart attacks among young Malaysians a growing concern - Cardiologist

Regular, unmanaged emotional stress from work, relationships, or financial woes can indirectly lead to heart disease.
Sat Aug 17 2024
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf

Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf

All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death

Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death

The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study

Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study

The study aims to dissolve blood clots and tumor cells in the human circulatory system that required an enormous amount of computing power.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits

Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits

Some plant foods may be more beneficial for health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols.
Sat Jun 10 2023
5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems

5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah said most patients required heart surgery treatment with complex expertise that involved expensive treatment costs.
Mon May 22 2023
COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021

COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021

COVID-19 infection was the main cause of deaths for males and females with 17,708 and 13,355 deaths respectively, DOSM said in a statement.
Thu Oct 27 2022
500m people at risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, if physical activity not encouraged - WHO

500m people at risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, if physical activity not encouraged - WHO

Global status says countries must prioritise physical activity as key to improving health and tackling noncommunicable diseases.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Treatment costs for heart disease to increase if no effective action taken - Health DG

Treatment costs for heart disease to increase if no effective action taken - Health DG

The treatment cost burden of heart disease in this county is expected to continue to increase if there are no effective actions taken by stakeholders in controlling and preventing the disease.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO

Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO

Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests

Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests

Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder

Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder

Dr Muhammad said if not addressed, the matter could also lead to the person having high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease

Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease

It is equally important to eat less salt, food and drinks containing high amounts of free sugars and fatty foods.
Wed Apr 06 2022
U.S. man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says

U.S. man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says

A 57-year-old man with terminal heart disease who made history as the first person to receive a genetically modified pig's heart died on Tuesday.
Wed Mar 09 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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